Blunt Rochester Nominates 28 Students for United States Service Academies

WILMINGTON, DE– Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced that she has nominated 28 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2025. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Nominees must now be accepted by the academies to gain admittance.

“As we continue to face unprecedented times, I am filled with pride seeing young Delawareans  answering the call to serve our nation in our military,” said Blunt Rochester. “Serving in our nation’s armed forces requires bravery and selfless dedication to their fellow citizens. I was pleased with the high volume of applications my office received this year and I am honored to nominate these exceptional students to the United States’ prestigious service academies. I wish these nominees the best as they continue in this process and am looking forward to seeing the incredible leaders they become.”

Blunt Rochester thanks the selection panel of community members, including active duty and retired service members, for their work and counsel in recommending these 28 students to our nation’s service academies. 

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY:

  • Connor Girard of Newark, Salesianum School
  • Joseph Ketzner of Middletown, St. Andrews School
  • Julia Farris of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
  • Zoe Boynton of Dover, First State Military Academy
  • Bridget Sheridan of Newark, Caravel Academy
  • Christopher Lazear of Newark, Newark High School
  • William Nunn of Bear, Tower Hill School
  • Alexander Andrews of Bear, Wellspring Academy
  • Grant Kidner of Dover, First State Military Academy
  • Elizabeth Schlauch of Dover, Caesar Rodney High School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:

  • Madeline Kuennen of Hockessin, Delaware Military Academy
  • Aidan Curran of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
  • Connor Girard of Newark, Salesianum School
  • Max Awtry of Hockessin, Conrad Schools of Science
  • Jacob Piretti of Wilmington, Archmere Academy 
  • Zeke Dichiaro of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
  • Margaret Boyd of Wilmington, Ursuline Academy
  • Amelia Matt of Wilmington, St. Mark’s High School 
  • Nathan Poplos of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
  • Alec Troy of Wilmington, Salesianum School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:

  • Vincy Mendoza of Dover, Caesar Rodney High School
  • Connor Girard of Newark, Salesianum School
  • Zoe Boynton of Dover, First State Military Academy
  • Bridget Sheridan of Newark, Caravel Academy
  • Christopher Lazear of Newark, Newark High School
  • Amelia Matt of Wilmington, St. Mark’s High School 
  • William Nunn of Bear, Tower Hill School
  • Nathan Poplos of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
  • Noah Cillo of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
  • Natalie Foxwell of Frankford, Worcester Prep School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY:

  • Madeline Kuennen of Hockessin, Delaware Military Academy
  • Joseph Ketzner of Middletown, St. Andrews School
  • Christopher Lazear of Newark, Newark High School
  • Amelia Matt of Wilmington, St. Mark’s High School 
  • Noah Cillo of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
  • Samra Jacobo of Newark, First State Military Academy
  • Colton Kipp of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
  • Christopher Dean of Milton, Sussex Tech High School
  • Evan Davis of Bethany Beach, Sussex Tech High School
  • Russell Roberts of Middletown, Delaware Military Academy

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