Foster Announces Military Service Academy Nominees
Washington, DC – On Saturday, Congressman Bill Foster hosted a reception to announce the students he has nominated to attend the U.S. Service Academies at the Judd Kendall VFW in Naperville, Illinois.
“I am proud of the 18 students who have chosen to serve their country and attend a United States Military Academy,” said Foster. “Over the next four years these young people will not only learn the technical skills they need as a member of the armed forces, but also the leadership skills that will serve them during their time in the military and when they return to civilian life.”
The nominees include:
Nicholas Albertini – Plainfield South High School – United States Air Force Academy
Marion Bautista – Greystone Preparatory School, Waubonsie Valley High School – United States Naval Academy
Cedrick Chan – Waubonsie Valley High School – United States Naval Academy
Carter Edwards – Neuqua Valley High School – United States Naval Academy
Jacob Floresca – Plainfield East High School – United States Air Force Academy
Daniel Garza – Marmion Academy – United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy
Evan Giesler – Naperville Central High School – United States Air Force Academy
Jarrett House – Metea Valley High School – United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy
Russell Joyce – Marmion Academy – United States Naval Academy
Michael Korta – Bolingbrook High School – United States Air Force Academy
John Lyons – Plainfield Central High School – United States Naval Academy
Arun Madhavan – Naperville Central High School – United States Air Force Academy
Eric Ortlund – Marmion Academy – United States Military Academy
Jacob Petersen – Metea Valley High School – United States Military Academy
JP Renfro – Benet Academy – United States Military Academy
Joshua Rogers – USMA Preparatory School, Downers Grove South High School – United States Military Academy
Arvin Sierra – Bolingbrook High School – United States Naval Academy
Tyler Vizza – Naperville Central High School – United States Naval Academy
As the Congressman for Illinois’ 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, Foster has the privilege of nominating a limited number of people to four of the five service academies each year.
Students interested in applying for a military service academy nomination can find more information at https://foster.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations.
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