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Congressman Scott Honors Military Academy Nominees

Washington, January 20, 2007 | Chandra Harris (770-210-5073)
Congressman Scott Honors Military Academy Nominees
 

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of 9 area students to 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.

“I am very proud of these young men and women,” said Congressman Scott. “Appointment to a military academy demands exceptional academic achievement, character and leadership. Without question, each of these students possesses these qualities.”

“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

  • Stephan Atrice, Fairburn resident, U.S. Air Force Prep Academy
  • Brandon Strickland, Jonesboro resident, Southwest DeKalb High School

United States Military Academy at West Point, NY

  • Amy Patel, Tucker resident, Meadowcreek High School
  • Torri Preston, Conyers resident, Rockdale County High School
  • Joanna Rasmussen, Conyers resident,
  • Kamal Wheeler, Ellenwood resident, Stockbridge High School
  • Micah Youngblood, Riverdale resident, Faith Academy Home School

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD

  • James Phillips, Covington resident, New Creation Home School Center
  • Rashad Saxon, Riverdale resident, Riverdale High School graduate

In December, 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 13th District applicants. Students entering the academies this fall will graduate in 2011.

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 23rd 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 2012 should contact Congressman Scott's Military Academy Coordinator David Johnson at 770-210-5073.