Congresswoman Kelly Nominates Eight Students to Military Academies
Congresswoman Robin Kelly today nominated eight high school students from the 2nd Congressional District for admission to three United States Military Academies.
"These exceptional young men and women represent the very best of the 2nd Congressional District. They have worked incredibly hard for the opportunity to attend our nation's finest military academies. I'm certain that they will go on to serve our country with honor and distinction," Rep. Kelly said
She nominated the following students for admission to the Class of 2022:
U.S. Naval Academyat Annapolis, Maryland:
- Ms. Keeley Schwada of Bradley-Bourbonnais High School;
- Mr. Weston Lusinski of Grant Park High School;
- Mr. Eric Perkins of Rich South High School;
- Mr. Justice Cody of Humphreys High School in South Korea;
- Ms. Jacqueline Guzman of Carver Military Academy (Chicago);
- Ms. Tiera Sterling of Thornridge High School; and
- Mr. Bryant Floyd of Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville.
U.S. Air Force Academyin Colorado Springs, Colorado:
- Mr. Jonathan Luong of Homewood-Flossmoor High School;
- Ms. Schwada;
- Mr. Lusinski;
- Mr. Floyd.
U.S. Military Academyat West Point, New York:
- Ms. Guzman;
- Mr. Cody.
Each academy will review the list of students nominated by the Congresswoman and select the finalists for admission as cadets. The academies have an extremely competitive application process and are ranked annually among the best colleges in America. Upon graduation, the cadets become U.S. military officers and typically serve five to eight years in the armed services.
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