"One of my greatest responsibilities is nominating young men and women to the United States Military Academies," said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala).  "The competition for these appointments is extremely high, as are the quality of the nominees."  Stearns announced today the nine students from Florida's Sixth Congressional District who have been accepted to one of the U.S. Military Academies.

Five students are entering the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; three are entering the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and one the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY.

U.S. Naval Academy

Aaron J. Aiken of Ocala, FL, West Port High School, Ocala, FL.
Michael Charlton of Trenton, FL, Bradwell Institute, Hinesville, GA.
Sean Conkle of Green Cove Springs, FL, Ridgeview High School, Green Cove Springs, FL.
Jennifer Snyder of Gainesville, FL, Walter L. Sickles High School, Tampa, FL.
Rafael Vargas of Ocala, FL, Trinity Catholic High School, Ocala, FL.

U.S. Air Force Academy

Kyle T. Hughes of Gainesville, FL, Bucholz High School, Gainesville, FL.
Diana Hall of Middleburg, FL, Fleming Island High School, Orange Park, FL.
Dayna Grant of Ocala, FL, West Port High School, Ocala, FL.

U. S. Military Academy (West Point)

Diana Holshouser of Jacksonville, FL, Orange Park High School, Orange Park, FL.