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Paulsen Announces Service Academy Appointees
06/04/14Washington, D.C.– Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) has announced this year’s appointments to the U.S. Service Academies. To attend an academy, students must obtain a Congressional, Vice-Presidential, or Presidential nomination. In order to be appointed, nominees must complete a lengthy application process and prove their aptitude in academics, athletics, and leadership.
“These students represent the best and brightest of what our youth has to offer,” said Paulsen. “Even though these students had a number of college options, the fact that they have chosen to serve our nation is humbling and inspiring. While their road will not be easy, they have the tools it takes to be successful.”
The appointee’s name, city of residence, and school is listed below:
United States Military Academy:
Grant Oncay Wayzata St. Thomas Academy
United States Air Force Academy:
Benjamin Vandenbroeke Shakopee Holy Family
Joshua Surver Maple Grove Orono H.S.
Maxwell Olson Edina Edina H.S.
Tara Tyron Maple Grove Wayzata H.S.
Jackson Bednar Coon Rapids Coon Rapids H.S.
Matthew Lerdahl Coon Rapids Coon Rapids H.S.
Spencer Buchanan Bloomington Jefferson H.S.
Erik Baskin Shorewood Minnetonka H.S.
United States Naval Academy:
Andrew Julius Minnetonka Minnetonka H.S.
Lauren Schrock Orono Orono H.S.
Trevor Karn Plymouth Wayzata H.S.
Paulsen, a champion of small business and advocate of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.
For more information on Congressman Paulsen’s work in Congress visit paulsen.house.gov.
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