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Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of sixteen area students to each of the nation’s four Military Academies. Congressman Scott honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception in his Jonesboro District Office located at 173 North Main Street.

“I am very proud of these young men and women. Appointment to a military academy demands exceptional academic achievement, character and leadership. Without question, each of these students possesses these qualities,” said Congressman Scott. “These students are outstanding young Americans who proudly reflect the 13th Congressional District’s commitment to education and service. I am confident that they will go on to honorably serve our nation as military academy graduates and leaders in the Armed Forces.”

Congressman Scott announced the following primary nominations:


United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO:

• Christopher Allen, Riverdale resident. Graduate of Riverdale High School and currently enrolled at the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School.
• Christina Chu, Rex resident, Morrow High School
• Jeannette Diaz, Lilburn resident, Berkmar High School
• Jamerson Mason, Hampton resident, Lovejoy High School
• Priyenkumar Patel, Tucker resident, Meadowcreek High School
• Andrew Smith, Stockbridge resident, Eagle’s Landing High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY:

• Nicole Soto, Jonesboro resident. Graduate of Jonesboro High School graduate and currently enrolled at the Merchant Marine Academy Preparatory School .

United States Military Academy at West Point, NY:

• JoAnna Rasmussen, Conyers resident, Salem High School
• Stefan Griffith, Hampton resident, Griffin High School
• JoTerrica Williams, Riverdale resident, North Clayton High School graduate

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD:

• Nicholas Anderson, Locust Grove resident, Luella High School
• Daniel Carl, Jonesboro resident, Lovejoy High School
• Anthony Chase, Riverdale resident, Riverdale High School
• Joseph DeJunco, Fairburn resident. Graduate of Woodward Academy and currently enrolled at the United States Naval Academy Preparatory School.
• James Golden, Conyers resident, Heritage High School
• Daniel Moore, Stockbridge resident, Stockbridge High School

In November, Congressman Scott directed a nonpartisan Military Academy Board made up of five educators, military personnel, and academy graduates who reside in the district to interview an extremely qualified group of 13^th District applicants. Students entering the academies this fall will graduate in 2010.

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 years of age, but not have passed his or her 23^rd birthday, he or she must be a U.S. citizen, and the applicant must be unmarried, not pregnant, and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

Students interested in applying for the Class of 2011 should contact Congressman Scott's Military Academy Coordinator David Johnson at 770-210-5073.