March 9, 2007

Congressman Pitts Announces 16th District Service Academy Nominations

Congressman to Host Reception for Nominees on Saturday

Washington—Congressman Joe Pitts (R, PA-16) today announced the nominations of 26 high school students from Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. service academies.

“Every generation of Americans requires brave men and women to stand up and defend our freedoms,” Congressman Pitts said.  “The men and women of America’s service academies have always led this effort and I take great pride in nominating such a strong group of individuals to continue this honored tradition.”  

Following is the list of all 26 nominees.  Those nominees that have already received an appointment are noted.  More nominees are expected to receive appointments in the coming weeks. 

Russell Ahrens

**APPOINTED TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Son of Mary and Edgar Ahrens

West Chester

 

Lucas Beyl

Nominated to Merchant Marine Academy, Air Force Academy, and Naval Academy

Son of Tracy and Charles Beyl

Mountville

 

Joseph Bledsoe

Nominated to Air Force Academy

Son of Joan and Joseph Bledsoe

Quarryville

 

Timothy Buzzelli

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

Son of Theresa and Timothy Buzzelli, Sr.

Lancaster

 

Ryan Crider

Nominated to U.S. Military Academy

Son of Loretta and Rick Crider

Conestoga

 

Nicholas DeMasters

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

Son of Donna and James DeMasters

Lititz

 

Kristen Dickmann

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Daughter of Carrie and Doug Dickmann

Kennett Square

 

Bryan Eberly

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Janice and Robert Eberly

West Chester

 

Adam Firely

Nominated to Air Force Academy

Son of Meribeth and Robert Firely

Sinking Spring

 

Stephanie Geewax

Nominated to Merchant Marine Academy

Daughter of John Geewax

West Grove

 

Matthew Goeller

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Janice and Michael Goeller

Kennett Square

Jonathan Hemler

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Audrey and Joseph Hemler

Lancaster

 

John Horst

Nominated to Merchant Marine Academy

Son of Marjorie and John Horst

Narvon

 

Joseph Hosler

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Son of Debra and Jerry Hosler

Wernersville

Stephen Kantner

Nominated to Merchant Marine Academy

Son of Maria (and Darryl Wright) and John (and Kathy) Kantner

Mohnton

 

Jordan Keefer

Nominated to Air Force Academy

Son of Brenda and Scott Keefer

Manheim

 

Cheryl Lefever

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Daughter of Rebecca and Robert Lefever

Lancaster

 

Harrison Mann

Nominated to U.S. Military Academy

Son of Katherine and Dr. William Mann, III

Avondale

 

Robert Nolt

Nominated to Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy

Son of Loretta and Frank Nolt

Lititz

 

James Reach

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Jaime and Douglas Reach

Lititz

 

Charles Schappert

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Son of Nancy and Chuck Schappert

West Chester

Marcus Shand

Nominated to Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy

Son of Susanne and Douglas Shand

Lancaster

 

Michael Shaw

**APPOINTED TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Son of Joan and Richard Shaw

Landenberg

Steven Slaugh

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Son of Nancy and Timothy Slaugh

Lancaster

 

Jason Trump

Nominated to U.S. Military Academy

Son of Brenda and Scott Trump

Lancaster

Michael Zurbrick

**APPOINTED TO MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

Son of Vicky and Bruce Zurbrick

Lancaster

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