Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced the nominees for appointments to the U.S. Service Academies for Texas’ Seventh Congressional District.  Earlier this week, she hosted a reception with the nominees celebrating their achievements. 

“It is a privilege to nominate these bright, dedicated students for an appointment to our country’s service academies,” said Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher.  “This year’s nominees have demonstrated their commitment to service and excellence through academics, community engagement, and leadership.  Their patriotism and dedication to service represent what is best about our country.” 

Congresswoman Fletcher’s nominees are listed below by academy and current school:

Nominations for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy

Andy Chang, Stephen F. Austin High School

Dash Diaz, Homeschooled

Varun Gite, Groton High School

Oluwatimileyin Ibikunle, William B. Travis High School

Yumi Medcalf, Great Oak High School
Addison Pabellon, Logos Preparatory Academy

Nominations for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy

Octavio Baeza Terrazas, Marine Military Academy

Rylon Francis, Alief Hastings High School

Lucas Mendiola, William B. Travis High School
Cooper Petry, St. Pius X High School
Ariyanna Thottam, Carnegie Vanguard High School

Nominations for appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy

Adeeva Alli, Deerfield Academy
Derek Benkowski, Waltrip High School
Parker Broach, Strake Jesuit

John Corder, Bellaire High School
Victoria Long, Energy Institute High School
Colin Nguyen, The Village School

Elizabeth Randall, Episcopal High School
Owen Sherrill, St. John’s School
Alana Spencer, Bellaire High School

The United States Service Academies offer a first-class education as well as the opportunity for graduates to serve as commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces upon graduation.  A committee of service academy graduates advises Congresswoman Fletcher on nominations each year and she is grateful for their time and insight.  Final acceptance to each academy is determined solely by the service academies.