U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the names of 44 students nominated to attend one of our nation’s service academies. Courtesy photo.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, the names of 44 students nominated to attend one of our nation’s service academies.
From the Big Island, Lawrence Barrett of Konawaena High School was nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School and Asher Robertson of the Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in Kamuela was nominated for the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
The four service academies are: the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
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“To be nominated to attend a service academy, each student goes through a highly competitive and rigorous selection process, on top of making a commitment to serve the country. These students represent the best and brightest of Hawai‘i’s young people,” said Sen. Schatz. “Congratulations to the nominees and their families.”
Service Academy nominees were selected by a panel that included Allen Hoe, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and current Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for East Hawai‘i. Applicants were considered based on their ability to successfully meet the rigorous demands for the undergraduate education and training of officers of the United States Armed Forces, as well as their demonstrated leadership skills through athletics and other organizations, and an overall commitment to the military, the community, and our country. Nominees will now be considered for appointment by the U.S. service academies.
The following nominees were named for consideration into our nation’s service academies:
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United States Air Force Academy
Quade Aiu, Kaneohe, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School
Ernesto Arizala, Waipahu, Waipahu High School
Brock Barr, Kapolei, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
Lawrence Barrett, Hawaii Island, Konawaena High School, U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School
Braven Bolosan-Maeva, Honolulu, Punahou School
Melanie Choe, Ewa Beach, Punahou School
Jack Dillon, Honolulu, Radford High School
Ezekiel Domingo, Kaneohe, Damien Memorial School
Farrel Ekau, Waianae, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School
Antonio Cortez Feria, Honolulu, Punahou School
Kainoa Gnos, Kailua, Le Jardin Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School
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