“I AM PROUD OF THESE APPOINTEES AND CONFIDENT OF THEIR SUCCESS”
 

Washington, May 15, 2009 - “One of the highest responsibilities I have as a Member of Congress is nominating students to the nation’s Service Academies,” said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Sixth). “Many very talented students seek these nominations, and my staff and I carefully consider every qualification before I make a nomination. I am very proud of these appointees and confident of their success. They all reflect excellence in academics and have demonstrated leadership skills through athletics and community service.”

The following have received appointments to a Service Academy:

U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY

Kurt Musser of Fleming Island High School
Christopher Beatty, Middleburg High School
Clayton Mosley, Keystone Heights High
School Phillip Mercandante, Westport High School
Robert Barron, Trinity Catholic High School (Ocala)

U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD

Robyn Draughon, Fleming Island High School
Nicholas Ernest, Forest High School
Lauren Guerrido, Orange Park High School
Kiley Switanek, Fleming Island High School
Zachary Osborn, Bonn International High School
William Freitag, Ridgeview High School

U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO

Garrett Solleau, Clay High School
James Bloch, Fleming Island High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY

William Triggs, St. Francis Catholic High School (Gainesville)