Lafayette, LA – U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., R-Lafayette, today honored three students nominated to one of the four Service Academies. The students, Anthony Conque, Mitchell Fuselier, II and Donald W. Washington, II, graduate this spring and begin their studies and training this summer.

 

“Service to our nation is a high calling, and I am extremely proud to have nominated such fine young men to our nation’s Service Academies,” Boustany said. “Anthony, Mitchell and Donald each exhibit the leadership and academic traits our Armed Forces need as they strive to defend our freedoms. These young men have bright futures ahead, and I wish them the best of luck and my thanks.”

 

In order to be eligible for consideration for a nomination, students must be a legal resident of the Seventh Congressional District, score at least a 23 on the ACT and have a 3.0 or above grade point average.  In addition, applicants are required to supply a pre-candidate form along with a high school transcript, two or three letters of recommendation and any subsequent scholastic training.  To be considered this fall, the deadline for receipt of this information is no later than October 1, 2009. 

           

Anyone interested should contact Kristie Broussard at (337) 235-6322 in Rep. Boustany’s Lafayette district office located at 800 Lafayette Street, Suite 1400, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501.

 

Mark “Anthony” Conque received an appointment to the Air Force Academy. His parents are Terry and Colleen Conque.

 

Todd “Mitchell” Fuselier, II received an appointment to the Naval Academy. He attends Eunice High School. His parents are Todd and Lisa Fuselier.

 

Donald W. Washington, II received an appointment to the United States Military Academy (West Point).  He attends St. Thomas More Catholic High School. His parents are Donald Washington and Yvonne Washington.

 

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