Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced today that 24 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
Christopher Adam, Cumberland County
Emerson Kettler, Bucks County
Nova Kroll, Allegheny County
Lorna Loughery, Montgomery County
Emma Manley, Montgomery County
Maya Wilcox, Erie County
Tusajigwe Owens, Philadelphia County
Merchant Marine
Connor Crymes, Chester County
Nathaniel Gregoire, Schuylkill County
Matthew Keller, Bucks County
Christopher Markert, Bucks County
Meagan McHale, Franklin County
Caelan McMichael, Delaware County
Brendan O’Rourke, Delaware County
Military
Cameron Janowski, Chester County
Owen Li, Montgomery County
Marcus Lin, Delaware County
Elizabeth Pfisterer, Adams County
William Preston, Chester County
Naval
William Yurich, Butler County
Graham Rose, Northampton County
Cate Quinn, Montgomery County
Paige Laurence, Lancaster County
Aden Floyd, Dauphin County
For additional information on Senator Casey’s service academy nomination process please visit his website at casey.senate.gov.
