For Immediate Release
March 7, 2008

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 28 high school students from Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. service academies.

“The men and women of America’s service academies have always led the effort to stand up and defend our freedoms,” Congressman Pitts said.  “I take great pride in nominating the young men and women that will carry on the tradition of excellence represented by our service academies.”  

Following is the list of all 28 nominees.  Those nominees that have already received an appointment are noted.  More nominees are expected to receive appointments in the coming weeks.

 

Congressman Pitts will host a reception for all nominees on Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at the Chester County Courthouse (Courtroom 1) in West Chester.  This reception is open to the press.

Peter Alexakos

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Son of Wendy and Nicholas Alexakos

Lancaster

Christian Bellavia

** APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY-Nominated to Naval Academy and Air Force Academy

Son of Karen and Mark Bellavia

Lancaster

 

Lawrence “Tyler” Collins

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY

Son of Carol and Larry Collins

Lancaster

 

Nicholas DeMasters

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Donna and James DeMasters

Lititz

Daniel Emig

Nominated to U.S. Military Academy

Son of Catherine and Francis Emig

West Grove

 

Josiah Eubank

**APPOINTED TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Son of Robin and James Eubank

Honey Brook

Douglas “DJ” Foss

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY-Nominated to Air Force Academy and Naval Academy

Son of Kim and Doug Foss

Landenberg

Edward Gailor

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Leslie and Edward Gailor

Lancaster

 

Ryan Goldsmith

Nominated to Air Force Academy and Naval Academy

Son of Kim and Scott Goldsmith

Lancaster

 

Christopher Gorham

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Angela and Ogden Gorham

Lancaster

 

Christopher Hemler

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Son of Audrey and Joseph Hemler, Jr.

Lancaster

Cameron Iati

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Kimberly and Samuel Vulopas

Stevens

 

Katie Jordan

**APPOINTED TO NAVAL ACADEMY

Daughter of Connie and James Jordan

Willow Street

 

Jordan Keefer

**APPOINTED TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY

Son of Brenda and Scott Keefer

Manheim

Corrine Landis

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AND NAVAL ACADEMY

Daughter of Claire and Robert Landis

Lancaster

 

Farrell Leidig

Nominated to U.S. Military Academy

Son of Meaghen Flanagan-Leidig and Gilbert Leidig, Jr.

Landenberg

Andrew Loftus

**APPOINTED TO MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY-Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Jean and Michael Loftus

Kennett Square

 

Harrison Mann

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

Son of Katherine and Dr. William Mann, III

Avondale

 

Caitlin March

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

Daughter of Catherine and Jeffrey March Lancaster

 

Christopher Marenco

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

Son of Karen and Carl Marenco

Landenberg

Shawn McDowell

**APPOINTED TO MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

Son of Patricia and Gregory McDowell

Narvon

 

Robert Nolt

Nominated to Merchant Marine Academy

Son of Loretta and Frank Nolt

Lititz

 

Devin Redding

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY

Daughter of Kelly Dempsey and Martin Redding

Avondale

 

Leigh Rosenberger

**APPOINTED TO U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY-Nominated to Naval Academy

Daughter of Pamela and Leo Rosenberger

Lancaster

 

Marcus Shand

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Susanne and Douglas Shand

Lancaster

 

Matthew Stuart

Nominated to Naval Academy

Son of Joanne and Steven Stuart

Lititz

Mark Thiboldeaux

**APPOINTED TO MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY

Son of Julie and Rev. Mark Thiboldeaux

Lancaster

 

Bobby Zhang

Nominated to U.S. Military Academy

Son of Liqin Zhang and Shanyou Zhang Landenberg

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