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Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced the nomination of fifteen area students to three of the nation’s four military academies.  He honored these outstanding young people and their families during a special reception in his Smyrna District Office, located at 888 Concord Road.

“I am very proud of these young people,” 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:

   David Adams, Mableton, Campbell High School

   Gordon Callaway II, Hampton, Military Academy Preparatory School

   Steven Freund, Powder Springs, McEachern High School        

   Jacob Fulton¸ Douglasville, Chapel Hill High School

   Ryan Goodwin, Douglasville, Chapel Hill High School

   Caleb MacLachlan, Jonesboro, Bingham Academy

   Matthew Roque, Austell, Kennesaw Mountain High School

   Jeremy Spikes, Ellenwood, Cedar Grove High School

   Montez Watts, Hampton, Mundy’s Mill High School

   United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD:

   Maximillian Boykin, Stockbridge, Stockbridge High School

   Elliott Bullington, Rex, Jonesboro High School

   Darius Gittens, Decatur, St. Pius X Catholic High School

   Darrin McElroy, Smyrna, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School

   Rashad Saxon, Riverdale, U.S. Military Preparatory School

   Michael Whitfield, Stockbridge, Mundy’s Mill High School

   United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY:

   Ryan Goodwin, Douglasville, Chapel Hill High School

   Matthew Roque, Austell, Kennesaw Mountain High School

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 has not 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 2013 should contact Congressman Scott’s Military Academy Coordinator David Johnson at 770-210-5073.                                                                                                                 

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