FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 25
CONTACT: Marisa Melton, (208) 743 - 1388, marisa.melton@mail.house.gov
Congressman Fulcher Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Fulcher has announced the candidates nominated to four U.S. service academies: the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), U.S. Military Academy (USMA), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
The U.S. Service Academies have a long tradition of excellence in training the next generation of our nation's fearless leaders. These nominees have proven their willingness to lead and inspire those around them.
“It is an honor to nominate these students to the four U.S. Service Academies,” Congressman Fulcher said. “I am truly inspired by the dedication of these individuals as they have excelled in not only academics but leadership in their community. I want to extend the biggest congratulations to each of these Idahoans as they embark on this new chapter in life. Their bravery to stand to the call of duty and protect the freedoms of our country will never go unnoticed.”
The 2024 Service Academy Nominations:
U.S. Naval Academy- Annapolis, MD
Rhyan Baez – from Nampa, ID - Bishop Kelly High School
Benton Bernard – from Nampa, ID - Victory Charter School
Ana Chase – from Moyie Springs, ID - Bonners Ferry High School
Mariah Ketchum – from Middlton, ID - Middleton High School
Olivia McClintick – from Nampa, ID - Columbia High School
Reagan Moore – from Boise, ID - Sage International School
Max Pieper – from Moscow, ID -Moscow High School
Charles Rich – from Eagle, ID - Eagle High School
Lillian Richardson – from Cocolalla, ID -Sandpoint High School
Kaleb Yaklich – from Eagle, ID - Eagle High School
U.S. Air Force Academy- Colorado Springs, CO
Madeline Cirrito – from Star, ID - North Star Charter High School
Gabriela Faraino – from Eagle, ID - Homeschooled
Shihara Fernando – from Eagle, ID - Eagle High School
Alan Folsom – from Meridian, ID - Compass Public Charter School
Carley Grooms – from Boise, ID - Cole Valley Christian High School
Hadley House – from Hayden, ID - Coeur d’Alene High School
Judah Monuteaux – from Nampa, ID - Mountain View High School
Lillian Richardson – from Cocolalla, ID - Sandpoint High School
Reece Ruggles – from Star, ID - North Star Charter School
Kade Steadman – from Meridian, ID - Rocky Mountain High School
Terrance Allen – from Fairfax, VA - Oakton High School
Kade Andrus – from Meridian, ID - Mountain View High School
Jack Bransford – from Grangeville, ID - Grangeville High School
Ana Chase – from Moyie Springs, ID - Bonners Ferry High School
Luke Gilliam – from Eagle, ID - Bishop Kelly High School
Wyatt Paulson – from Hauser, ID - Christian Center School
Garrett Shirley – from Star, ID - Bishop Kelly High School
Ainsleigh Thompson – from Viola, ID - Potlatch Senior High School
Cyrus Wangeci – from Boise, ID - Mountain View High School
Tyler Woodard – from Boise, ID - Borah High School
U.S. Military Academy- West Point, NY
Kade Andrus – from Meridian, ID - Mountain View High School
Benton Bernard – from Nampa, ID - Victory Charter School
Ana Chase – from Moyie Springs, ID - Bonners Ferry High School
Madeline Cirrito – from Star, ID - North Star Charter High School
Luke Gilliam – from Eagle, ID - Bishop Kelly High School
Spencer Larsen – from Kuna, ID - Renaissance High School
Jesse Taylor – from Hayden, ID - Lake City High School
Cyrus Wangeci – from Boise, ID - Mountain View High School
Kaleb Yaklich – from Eagle, ID - Eagle High School
Daniella Yaniv – from Eagle, ID - Eagle High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy- Kings Point, NY
Ana Chase – from Moyie Springs, ID - Bonners Ferry High School
To learn more about future military academy nominations and the process to apply, visit https://fulcher.house.gov/service-academy-nominations or contact Terri Seymour in Congressman Fulcher’s Coeur d’Alene office at 208-667-0127.