Rep. John Rutherford (FL-4) recently announced the nomination of 47 students to be considered for appointments to the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy and United States Merchant Marine Academy.
According to the congressman’s office, each student completed a rigorous application process and underwent an interview with a panel of former military officers before being nominated to one of the nation’s service academies.
“Working with inspiring young men and women seeking appointments to one of our service academies is one of the greatest privileges I have as representative,” Rutherford said. “I am honored to nominate some of the most qualified future leaders from our district to these prestigious institutions. Attending a service academy brings a commitment to serve in the military, and these young people have volunteered for that solemn duty.
“As military leaders, these young people will address many of the challenges we face in today’s volatile world,” Rutherford added. “I thank each of them for their commitment to their fellow citizens and congratulate them for receiving nominations. I am tremendously proud to offer them unwavering support and look forward to watching the growth of these bright young leaders.”
Each year, thousands of students from across the country apply to attend the nation’s service academies. According to Rutherford’s office, students must undergo a two-step process to receive an appointment to any of the academies. They must apply for a nomination from the president, or a congressman or senator, and simultaneously complete the application criteria for admission to the academy. Students who receive both a nomination and are accepted to an academy receive an appointment to the institution.
Below are the names of the students recently nominated by Rutherford.
United States Air Force Academy
Henry Bergstol, Bartram Trail High School
Jon Beshara II, St. Augustine High School
Alicia Campbell, Creekside High School
Maria Canon, Bartram Trail High School
Isabella Horning, New Mexico Military Institute
Jonathon Kurian, Allen D. Nease High School
Scott Lovejoy, Lake Braddock High School
Constance Oswald, Allen D. Nease High School
Samuel Owens, University of South Florida
Isaac Quarterman, U.S. Air Force Prep School
Timothy Tillo Jr., Mandarin High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Michael Gillen, Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Nathan Grimley, Fernandina Beach High
Matthew Guckavan, Sancta Familia Academy
Noah Hamlett, Fleming Island High School
Zachariah Horne, Providence School
Connor Sidman, Bishop Kenny High School
Eric Skinner, St. Augustine High School
Savannah Taylor, Duncan U. Fletcher High School
United States Military Academy
Joshua Avera, Bishop Kenny High School
Maria Canon, Bartram Trail High School
Hannah Carolan, Stanton College Prep
Colin Gallo, The Episcopal School
James Irish, St. Johns River State College
Nicholas Jennis, Bartram Trail High School
Aunikah King, The Bolles School
Nikita Lachapelle, Norwich University
Craig Lavosky, Creekside High School
George Lewis, The Bolles School
Johnathon Magiske, University of North Florida
Lindsay Poulos, The Episcopal School
Andrew Ryan, University of Florida
Joseph Schulper, Ponte Vedra High School
Eric Skinner, St. Augustine High School
Duncan Van Kouteren, Ponte Vedra High School
Olivia Williamson, Florida Virtual School
United States Naval Academy
Alyssa Albano, Naples American School
John Bowers, The Bolles School
Hannah Carolan, Stanton College Prep
Alexander Flanagan, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
Jesse Gatewood, IV, Allen D. Nease High School
Christopher Gilmer, Embry-Riddle University
Kenneth Harland, Home School
Amelia Root, Atlantic Coast High School
Savannah Taylor, Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Timothy Trillo Jr., Mandarin High School
Cali Vaughn, Auburn University
