LABRADOR ANNOUNCES MILITARY ACADEMY NOMINATIONS

MERIDIAN– Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, today announced his office’s nominations to the United States service academies.

“It is a distinct honor to nominate these extraordinary young Idahoans to the four service academies,” Rep. Labrador said. “These fine young men and women meet high standards to earn their nominations. I offer my congratulations to every one of them. They have earned our support and respect as they stand up to serve our country. I am confident they will make their families, communities and the state of Idaho proud.”

Acceptance offers from the four institutions are expected this spring. Those interested in applying for future nominations to the academies can find details by clicking here or by contacting Judy Morbeck in the Coeur d’Alene office at (208) 667-0127. The nominees follow:

U.S. Military Academy

Tyler Diehl, Boise, Timberline H.S.
Morgan Farrington, Meridian, Rocky Mountain H.S.
Tasi Lloyd,Caldwell, readmittance after LDS Mission
 Mitch McHugh, Post Falls, Preparatory Academy New Mexico Military Institute
Corey Nielson, Eagle, readmittance after LDS Mission
Cheyenne Quilter, Boise, Renaissance Magnet Public Charter H.S.
Quinton Reese, Post Falls, active duty
Sidney Sandburg, Kuna, USMA Preparatory School
Mark Schell, Athol, Timberlake H.S.
Elisabeth Whitfield, Eagle, Eagle H.S

U.S. Naval Academy

Casey Cobb, Nampa, readmittance after LDS Mission
Bryce Craig, Meridian, Meridian H.S.
Tyler Diehl, Boise, Timberline H.S.
Stephan Harr, Kuna, Borah H.S.
Sara Johnson, Nampa, Boise State U., Northwest Nazarene U., College of Western Idaho
Sarah Kladar, Hayden, Naval Academy Preparatory School
James Love, Star, Eagle H.S.
Anthony Lund, Rathdrum, Immaculate Conception Academy
Thomas O’Brien, Meridian, Bishop Kelly H.S.
Hunter Whipple, St. Maries, Kootenai H.S. and North Idaho College

U.S. Air Force Academy

Slade Castle, Moscow, Log Castle Academy Homeshool
Bryce Craig, Meridian, Meridian H.S.
Anna Drapeau, Coeur d’Alene, Lake City H.S.
Matthew Evans, Pollock, Salmon River H.S. 
  Stephan Harr, Kuna, Borah H.S.
   Nicolas Herman, Boise, Cole Valley Christian School
Sara Johnson, Nampa, Boise State U., Northwest Nazarene U., College of Western Idaho
Connor Loftus, Boise, Skyview H.S.
James Love, Star, Eagle H.S.
Thomas O’Brien, Meridian, Bishop Kelley H.S.
                    Brenden Patton, Boise, Centennial H.S.
Cheyenne Quilter, Boise, Renaissance Magnet Public Charter H.S.
Ted Reed, Pinehurst, Kellogg H.S.
Mark Schell, Athol, Timberlake H.S.
      Elisabeth Whitfield, Eagle, Eagle H.S

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Tyler Diehl, Boise, Timberline H.S.
Anthony Lund, Rathdrum, Immaculate Conception Academy
Cheyenne Quilter, Boise, Renaissance Magnet Public Charter H.S.