Rep. Blunt Rochester Nominates 26 Students for United States Service Academies
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has announced her nominations for 26 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2028. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies:
• The U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY;
• The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD;
• The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO;
• The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.
Nominees must now be accepted by the academies to gain admittance. Blunt Rochester selected the 26 students after each student met with a selection panel that was composed of several community members, including active duty and retired servicemembers.
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“Serving our country in uniform requires courage and a commitment to a higher purpose, which is why I am honored to nominate these deserving students to our prestigious service academies,” said Blunt Rochester. “This year’s applicant pull consisted of many outstanding students, and I’m confident that all of this year’s applicants have bright futures ahead. I wish those nominated the best as they move forward in their journeys to serve our state and nation.”
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY:
Nicolas Chavez Del Prado of Wilmington, St. Mark’s High School
Cole Fenice of Wilmington, Archmere Academy
Patrick Craig of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
Brett Cressman of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
Chad Dohl of Newark, St. Mark’s High School
Morgan Lewden of Wilmington, Legion of Honor School
Patrick Rowe of Bear, Salesianum
Patrick Sharkey of Milford, Milford Senior High School
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:
Jay Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School
Valerie Robles of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
Cole Fenice of Wilmington, Archmere Academy
Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School
Brett Cressman of Newark, Delaware Military Academy
Anthony Lembo of Dover, Admiral Farragut Academy
Augustine Musika of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School
Benjamin Wright of Millsboro, Sussex Academy
Edward Houck of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School
Dylan Simons of Seaford, Worcester Preparatory School
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:
Jay Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School
Spencer Neidig of Hockessin, Tatnall School
Cole Fenice of Wilmington, Archmere Academy
Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School
Olivia Lewandowski of Camden, Caesar Rodney High School
Augustine Musika of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School
Timothy Hammock of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
Talia McCann of Newark, Cab Calloway School of the Arts
Aleynah Noriega of Dover, Mesa Ridge High School
Patrick Sharkey of Milford, Milford Senior High School
Congresswoman Blunt Rochester’s nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY:
Jay Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School
Nicholas Parsons of Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Academy
Jacob Walsh of Dover, First State Military Academy
Brianna Hammond of Felton, Lake Forest High School
Augustine Musika of Lewes, Cape Henlopen High School
Alexandra Pullella of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
Martin Cosgrove of Seaford, Sussex Academy
Patrick Craig of Magnolia, Caesar Rodney High School
