Johnson Announces Service Academy Bound Students
Washington,
Jun 24 -
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the names of 13 outstanding young men in the Third Congressional District who accepted appointments from the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine Academies. Johnson congratulated the students personally at a private meeting over the weekend.
“Over the next four years, these men will study hard and excel in training. Upon graduation, each will join the premier military in the world, fighting to defend and uphold our nation’s belief in liberty. I am proud of each student’s accomplishments,” said Johnson. A 29-year Air Force veteran, Johnson flew combat missions in Korea and Vietnam before spending nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam.
At the personal meeting with the young adults and their families, Johnson commended each student for their accomplishment and wished them well. Johnson also presented each student with a copy of the Congressional Record heralding their achievement.
The selection of candidates is based on academic performance, exhibited by class rank, SAT or ACT scores and grade point average. Other important factors evaluated by the board include participation in extracurricular and civic activities as well as athletic aptitude. Ultimately, each institution selects its own students from a pool of nominees submitted by each Member of Congress.
Younger students interested in learning more about the service academies should contact the Congressman’s office at 972-470-0892. On Saturday, September 11th the Congressman will host a free Academy Information Session with all branches represented. This seminar will help students presently enrolled in 9th – 11th grades as students seeking acceptance to the Fall 2011 class should have their information completed by November 1st.
United States Military Academy
Michael Carr – Plano, Texas – Plano West Senior High School
Jarvis Coburn – Dallas, Texas – Plano West Senior High School
Steven Grim – McKinney, Texas – McKinney Boyd High School
Michael Janowski – Murphy, Texas – Plano East Senior High School
United States Naval Academy
Aaron Dougherty – Garland, Texas – Garland High School
Lyndon Moorehead – Murphy, Texas – Naval Academy Preparatory School
United States Air Force Academy
Hunter Birdsong – Sachse, Texas – Sachse High School
Austin Hayes – Garland, Texas – Sachse High School
Brandon Ostert – Plano, Texas – Plano Senior High School
Daniel Simpson – Plano, Texas – Liberty High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Trevor Ball – Plano, Texas – Plano East Senior High School
Matthew Craft – Murphy, Texas – Plano East Senior High School
Nathan Ley – Plano, Texas – Plano Senior High School
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