WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced the names of fifteen Fifth District
students who have received appointment offers to attend one of four U.S. Service Academies for the next school year. Today, Congressman Hoyer held a reception for the students and their families at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.

“Today is a very proud day for our students, their families, and our community,” stated Congressman Hoyer. “I am honored to recognize these outstanding students and I thank them for choosing to serve our nation. Each of these individuals have an incredibly bright future ahead, and I have great faith that they will make our nation stronger. Congratulations to them and their families, and I wish them the best of luck as they begin their course of study and the careers that will follow.”

AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Steven Brandt, St. Mary’s County, Leonardtown High School
Mary Kuegler, Anne Arundel County, Southern High School
Matthew Jacobs, Prince George’s County, Laurel High School

MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
Jordan Timmons, St. Mary’s County, Great Mills High School

NAVAL ACADEMY
Daniel Bedard, Anne Arundel County, Southern High School
Brent Bohanan, St. Mary’s County, Leonardtown High School
Reid Toombs, St. Mary’s County, Leonardtown High School
Michael Parker, Calvert County, Northern High School
David Phelps, Calvert County, Northern High School and Fleet
Tautiana Harriott, Prince George’s County, Frederick Douglas High School
Kelsey Roberts, Charles County, St. Mary’s Ryken High School
Jasmine Spencer, Prince George’s County, McNamara High School

WEST POINT
Matthew DeBolt, Charles County, Bishop McNamara High School
Patterson Lee, Charles County, North Point High School
Connor Cook, St. Mary’s County, St. Mary’s Ryken High School