WILMINGTON, Del. — Congressman John Carney announced today the names of the students whom he has nominated for the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Military Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  Nominations for the service academies are made annually by the Congressman, and those chosen represent future Delaware leaders who have already made strong commitments to community service and academic excellence.

“It’s a tremendous privilege to nominate these wonderful young Delawareans to attend our nation’s service academies,” said Congressman Carney.  “These nominations are the culmination of years of hard work and effort both in school and out of school.  I hope each person nominated, as well as their families, friends, and communities are very proud of their accomplishments.  I am confident that if offered an appointment, each one will represent Delaware with honor and distinction while in school and throughout a career in our nation’s armed forces.”

In order to be granted admission, an applicant must meet all eligibility requirements and receive a nomination from a Member of the House or Senate, the Vice President, or the Secretary of the Air Force, Army, or Navy.  The decision whether or not to appoint a nominee rests solely with each academy. 

Listed below are Congressman Carney’s nominees:

United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs

·         Kyle L. Breckner, Northwestern Preparatory School, Lincoln

·         Patrick Coleman, Polytech High School, Smyrna

·         Arthur C. Eng, Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Bear

·         Abdias Girardi, Cape Henlopen High School, Millsboro

·         Christopher Mahoney, Mount Sophia Academy, Newark

·         Jonathan McConomy, Appoquinimink High School, Bear

·         Tyler J. Ramos, Woodbridge High School, Bridgeville

·         Patrick Rigor, Delaware Military Academy, Newark

United States Military Academy in West Point

·         William Beck, Salesianum School, Bear

·         Ian Cain, United States Military Academy Prep School, Georgetown

·         Connor Castellon, Caesar Rodney High School, Dover

·         Madelyn Crimmins, Valley Forge Military Academy Prep School, Georgetown

·         Dominic DelRosso, Munich International School, Middletown

·         Eriq Gloria, Cape Henlopen High School, Rehoboth Beach

·         Jarrett Ksiazek, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Middletown

·         Jonathan McConomy, Appoquinimink High School, Bear

·         Madison Stark, Caesar Rodney High School, Felton

·         Daniel Turk, Salesianum School, Middletown

United States Naval Academy in Annapolis

·         Patrick Boyd, Salesianum School/The Citadel, Wilmington

·         Tyiana Clark, Seaford High School, Seaford

·         Presten DeMarreau, Caesar Rodney High School, Dover

·         Michael Ford, Archmere Academy, Wilmington

·         Amy Horney, Padua Academy, Bear

·         Thomas Ott, Caesar Rodney High School, Lewes

·         Robert Rogers, Worcester Prep, Lewes

·         Madison Stark, Caesar Rodney High School, Felton

·         Anthony Testa, Delaware Military Academy, Hockessin

·         David A. Tindall, Delaware Military Academy, Bear

United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point

·         Robert Christensen, Sussex Technical High School, Harbeson

·         Adam Desch, Salesianum School, Wilmington

·         John Hearn, Sussex Technical High School/New Mexico Military Institute, Lewes

·         Matthew Kane, Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes

·         Daniel A. MacElrevey, Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes

·         Matthew McGuigan, Indian River High School, Bethany Beach

·         Barry Moe, Charter School of Wilmington, Wilmington

·         Christian Prestipino, Cape Henlopen High School, Christiana

·         Anthony Testa, Delaware Military Academy, Hockessin

·         Grier H. Wakefield, Tower Hill School, Wilmington

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