Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced today that 19 Pennsylvania students have accepted appointments to the United States service academies.
“The mission of our U.S. service academies is to provide cadets with the knowledge and skills essential to a career in our Nation’s military, and I am proud to recommend each of these students for appointment to these great institutions,” said Senator Casey. “These young people have distinguished themselves in the classroom and in their communities, and I am confident that they will represent Pennsylvania with dignity and honor. For years, our Commonwealth has contributed talented individuals to the Nation’s military, and I congratulate these students as they continue that tradition.”
The students were nominated by Senator Casey following extensive application and interview processes, and the academies made the final selection for appointments. The academies, which include the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval Academies, offer qualified applicants a unique opportunity to obtain a first-rate college education, as well as the chance to serve our country as a commissioned officer in the United States Military. All nominees are selected on merit, with consideration given to character, leadership potential, extracurricular activities and academic ability.
The following students have received appointments:
Air Force
Jacob Birtch, Susquehanna County
Evan Nadzam, Erie County
Nico Tocci, Lancaster County
Merchant Marine
Quinn Degenhard, Lancaster County
Tyler Withers, Adams County
Grace Picozzi, Montgomery County
Cole Postlewait, Delaware County
Brendan Ring, Bucks County
Military
Hayden Campbell, Delaware County
Ian Fox, Somerset County
Chester Kempinski, Bucks County
Angelina Park, Montgomery County
Santos Riccardi, Allegheny County
Naval
Maximillian Banmiller, Montgomery County
Samuel Kohl, Montgomery County
Jacob Lukez, Allegheny County
Audrey Shu, Centre County
Nathan Stewart, Chester County
Andrew Zhang, Chester County
For additional information on Senator Casey’s service academy nomination process please visit his website at casey.senate.gov.
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