Rep. Blunt Rochester Nominates 19 Students for United States Service Academies
Washington,
February 24, 2023
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Victoria Panzera
(302-753-7684)
WILMINGTON, Del. - Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced her nominations for 19 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2027. 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. “Attending one of our nation’s service academies is a distinct privilege available to young people in Delaware and across the country interested in serving in our nation’s military,” said Blunt Rochester. “This year’s applicant pool consisted of many extraordinary students, and I’m confident that they all have bright futures ahead. Serving our country in uniform requires courage and a commitment to a higher purpose, which is why I am honored to nominate these deserving students to our prestigious service academies. I wish them the best as they move forward in their journeys to serve.” Blunt Rochester selected the 19 students for 40 nominations after each student met with a selection panel that was composed of several community members including active duty and retired servicemembers. Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY:
Madison Crossley of Camden Wyoming, Caesar Rodney High School Giada MacNamara of Newark, Delaware Military Academy Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter Christian Acker of Wilmington, Archmere Academy Maria Puka of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School Amanda Ballard of Middletown, Ursuline Academy Andrew Bebbington of Newark, Sanford School Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, Caesar Rodney High School Nicolas Burrus of Middletown, Middletown High School
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:
Madison Crossley of Camden Wyoming, Caesar Rodney High School Giada MacNamara of Newark, Delaware Military Academy Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter Christian Acker of Wilmington, Archmere Academy Maria Puka of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy Jonathon Merkle of Dover, Polytech High School Madelyn Breitenbach of Seaford, Seaford Senior High School Hayden Pelton of Clayton, Smyrna High School Ava Wilsey of Selbyville, Worcester Preparatory School Brenna Geidel of Camden, Caesar Rodney High School
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:
Madison Crossley of Camden Wyoming, Caesar Rodney High School Giada MacNamara of Newark, Delaware Military Academy Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter Maria Puka of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy Jonathon Merkle of Dover, Polytech High School Hayden Pelton of Clayton, Smyrna High School Ava Wilsey of Selbyville, Worcester Preparatory School Nicolas Burrus of Middletown, Middletown High School Bradford Segal of Middletown, First State Military Academy Sara Muntz of Middletown, Appoquinimink High School
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY:
Madison Crossley of Camden Wyoming, Caesar Rodney High School Giada MacNamara of Newark, Delaware Military Academy Alexandra Hewlett of Middletown, Newark Charter Christian Acker of Wilmington, Archmere Academy Ava Wilsey of Selbyville, Worcester Preparatory School Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School Daniel Williams of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, Caesar Rodney High School Bradford Segal of Middletown, First State Military Academy Jackson Dorsey of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
Current high school students interested in learning more about the Service Academy nomination process are encouraged to attend the upcoming Service Academy Night hosted by Senator Carper on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 6-8 pm at Delaware Technical Community College in Dover. Please click here for more information.
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