Houston, TX – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) announces 12 outstanding students from the 7th District have accepted an appointment to one of the United States Service Academies.
L-R: Travis Peterson (U.S. Military Academy at West Point), John Wesely (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy), Zachary Zalomski (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy), Mariah Caid-Loos (U.S. Military Academy at West Point), Marissa Caid-Loos (U.S. Military Academy at West Point), Erica Lewandowski (U.S. Air Force Academy), Steven Doan (U. S. Naval Academy), Travis Ryan (U.S. Air Force Academy)
“Each year I am honored to nominate the best of the best to our nation’s prestigious service academies,” said Rep. Culberson. “The United States Military Academy at West Point was established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802. Jefferson believed the price of freedom was eternal vigilance. Today, we boast the most powerful and advanced military the world has ever known. The young men and women who dedicate their lives to service are among the most honorable and brave. I commend this year’s class and wish them the very best in their training and service to our great nation.”
The United States government operates four service academies which train individuals to become officers in the Armed Forces and Merchant Marines. Three of the academies are operated by the Department of Defense. The Merchant Marine Academy is operated by the Department of Transportation. Students attend these four year academies prior to completing required military service.
This year’s appointees from the 7th Congressional District include:
U.S. Air Force Academy:
- Johnathan Eno – Langham Creek High School
- Erica Lewandowski – Jersey Village High School
- Travis Ryan – Episcopal High School
U.S. Naval Academy:
- Kathryn Quandt – Houston Christian High School
- Steven Doan – Bellaire High School
U.S. Military Academy at West Point:
- Mariah Caid-Loos – Lamar High School
- Marissa Caid-Loos – Lamar High School
- Travis Peterson – Cypress Lakes High School
- Brock Davidson – Memorial High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
- John Wesely – Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School
- Zachary Zalomski – Cy Falls High School
- William Gerrit Porter – Lamar High School
Application for a nomination for the Class of 2017 is open to all men and women who are residents of the 7th District, at least 17 years old, but have not passed their 23rd birthday and will graduate high school by July 1, 2013. Candidates must meet minimum scholastic standards, pass a physical aptitude test and a medical fitness examination.
Students interested in applying for a nomination to one of the United States Service Academies should send a written request for an application packet to Rep. Culberson’s District Office to the attention of the Academy Nominations: 10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 620, Houston, TX 77024. Please include your full name, address, telephone number and signature.
The deadline for a completed application file is October 15, 2012. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
For additional information on the application process, please visit Rep. Culberson’s website at: culberson.house.gov
