WILMINGTON — 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.
“Nominating young Delawareans to attend our nation’s service academies is a tremendous privilege, and one of my favorite parts of representing Delaware in Congress,” said Congressman Carney. “Each of these young men and women have worked incredibly hard to become smart, well-rounded, and determined students. They should be very proud of their accomplishments. I am confident that if offered an appointment, each one will represent Delaware with honor and distinction in school and throughout a distinguished 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 Congress, 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.
“I’d also like to thank my nominating committee who volunteered many hours toward helping me make these choices,” said Congressman Carney. “Their commitment and expertise has once again helped put together a slate of nominees that represents the best and brightest our state has to offer.”
Listed below are Congressman Carney’s nominees:
United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs
• Jeffrey Bailey, Caravel Academy, Newark
• Abdias Girardi, Cape Henlopen High School/Virginia Military Institute, Millsboro
• James Maier, Polytech High School, Dover
• Jonathan Maurer, Caesar Rodney High School, Magnolia
• Matthew Oliver, Charter School of Wilmington, Newark
• Robert Shiflet, Caesar Rodney High School, Camden
• Thomas Spell, Kennett High School (PA), Hockessin
United States Military Academy in West Point
• Luke Borda, Tower Hill School, Wilmington
• Anderson Camp, The Gunston School (MD), Middletown
• Sean Devine, Archmere Academy, Wilmington
• Matthew Oliver, Charter School of Wilmington, Newark
• Robert Shiflet, Caesar Rodney High School, Camden
• Nicole Simpson, Smyrna High School, Smyrna
• Seung Son, Indian River High School, Frankford
• Thomas Spell, Kennett High School (PA), Hockessin
• Matthew Wiegner, Delaware Military Academy, Middletown
• Jarod Wilson, Newark High School, Newark
United States Naval Academy in Annapolis
• Anderson Camp, The Gunston School (MD), Middletown
• Tyiana Clark, Seaford High School/Naval Academy Prep School, Seaford
• Joseph Czajkowski, Delaware Military Academy, Smyrna
• Calvin Lawson, Episcopal High School (VA), Lewes, DE
• Jonathan Mendez, Salesianum High School, Newark
• Stefano Pineda, Charter School of Wilmington, Hockessin
• Thomas Spell, Kennett High School (PA), Hockessin
• James Trentham, Delaware Military Academy, Middletown
• Jarod Wilson, Newark High School, Newark
• Jackson Zolper, Cape Henlopen High School, Rehoboth Beach
United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point
• Charles Balback, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington
• Joseph Czajkowski, Delaware Military Academy, Smyrna
• Michael Leonard, Delaware Military Academy, Hockessin
• Daniel Lowe, Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes
• Cameron Palmer, Charter School of Wilmington, Wilmington
• Seung Son, Indian River High School, Frankford
• Mark Wellborn, Delaware Military Academy, Wilmington
• Matthew Wiegner, Delaware Military Academy, Middletown
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