Ten Fifth District Students Offered Appointments to U.S. Service Academies

June 13, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced the names of ten students from Maryland's Fifth Congressional District who have received appointment offers to attend one of four U.S. Service Academies for the next school year. Today, Congressman Hoyer held a reception for the students and their families at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. For photos of today's event, click here.

"I am honored to be here today to recognize another outstanding group of students receiving appointment offers to our nation's prestigious Service Academies," stated Congressman Hoyer. "An offer to attend one of these institutions is recognition of their achievements both inside and outside the classroom. I am proud to have the opportunity to nominate these talented future leaders from Maryland, and I thank them for answering the call of service to our country and choosing to pursue a future of leadership. Congratulations and best of luck to you in this new endeavor."

AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Andrew Miller                        Prince George's           Annapolis Area Christian School
John Simpson                          Charles                        Maurice J. McDonough High School
Ryland de Pol                         Anne Arundel             St. Mary's High School

MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

Conor Zimmerman Charles La Plata High School
Brandt Engel St. Mary's Leonardtown High School

NAVAL ACADEMY

Molly Jo Nantz                       St. Mary's                   Leonardtown High School
Nicholas Laurel                       St. Mary's                   Leonardtown High School
Mitchell Fitzgerald                  Prince George's           DeMatha Catholic High School

WEST POINT

Paul Agyapong Prince George's Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Patrick Bauk St. Mary's Leonardtown High School

Issues: Education