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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) proudly announced his nominations for 22 area students to attend our nation’s prestigious military academies.  Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special ceremony at the National Archives Center in Morrow, Georgia.  The ceremony featured the Stockbridge High Color Guard, soloist Jill Shedd, and guest speakers from the U.S. Air Force and Military at West Point academies.

“I am very proud to honor these young men and women and along with their families, school administrators, and local leaders today,” said Congressman Scott.  “Our military academies require the utmost of its students in terms of character and academics in order to prepare future leaders for our armed forces.  Without question, each student who received a nomination today possesses these qualities and more.  I salute these outstanding young Americans who proudly reflect the Thirteenth Congressional District’s commitment to education and service.”

Today Congressman Scott announced the following nominations:

Clayton County students:

·         Akiiki Brown – U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Hampton resident and active duty member of the U.S. Army.

·         Adolfo DeGracia – U.S. Air Force; Riverdale resident and N. Clayton Comprehensive High School student.

·         De'Nasia Grayson – U.S. Air Force; Jonesboro resident and Mundy's Mill High School student.

·         Shara Hunte – U.S. Naval Academy; Morrow resident and Mt. Zion High School student.

·         Vivian McDougald – U.S. Air Force Academy; Forest Park resident and Mt. Zion High School student.

·         Charles Swinney, III – U.S. Air Force Academy; Jonesboro resident and Mundy's Mill High School student.

·         Andrew Terrell – U.S. Air Force Academy; Jonesboro resident and Charles R. Drew High School student.

·         Javon Walton – U.S. Air Force Academy; Ellenwood resident and Morrow HS student.

Cobb County students:

·         Montreal Johnson – U.S. Air Force Academy; Smyrna resident and Pebblebrook High School student.

·         Trager Kviten – U.S. Air Force Academy; Marietta resident and Marietta High School student.

·         Daniel LeMay - U.S. Naval Academy; Powder Springs resident and Cumberland Christian Academy student.

·         Devin Putmon - U.S. Naval Academy; Powder Springs resident and Kennesaw Mountain High School student.

·         Evan Roback – U.S. Air Force Academy; Smyrna resident and Westminster Schools student.

·         Christopher Washington – U.S. Naval Academy; Mableton resident and Whitefield Academy student.

DeKalb County student:

·         Breemond Holmes - U.S. Naval Academy; Decatur resident and Chapel Hill High School student.

Douglas County students:

·         Reed McGuire – U.S. Air Force Academy; Douglasville resident and Landmark Christian School student.

·         Jennifer Nguyen – U.S. Naval Academy; Douglasville resident and U.S. Naval Academy Prep School student.

·         Yasmine Weddle – U.S. Naval Academy; Douglasville resident and Ernest J. King High School student.

Fulton County student:

·               Monica Prioleau – U.S. Naval Academy; Fairburn resident and U.S. Naval Academy Prep School student.

Henry County students:

·         Estrella Curry – U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Stockbridge resident and Jonesboro High School student.

·         Devon Encinias - U.S. Naval Academy; Stockbridge resident and Auburn University student.

·         Brandon Guyton – U.S. Air Force Academy; Stockbridge resident and Woodland High School student.

To be considered for an academy appointment, an applicant must first be nominated. U.S. Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives may nominate applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements:  17 to 23 years old; U.S. citizen, and unmarried without any legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Students entering the academies this fall will graduate in 2016.  Students interested in applying for the Class of 2018 should contact Congressman Scott's Military Academy Coordinator Teresa Cooke at 770-210-5073.