Rep. Blunt Rochester Nominates 21 Students For United States Service Academies

Statement

Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced that she has nominated 21 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2026. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Nominees must now be accepted by the academies to gain admittance.

"Attending one of our nation's service academies is a distinct privilege available to young people in Delaware and across the country interested in serving in our nation's military," said Blunt Rochester. "This year's applicant pull consisted of many outstanding students, and I'm confident that all of this year's applicants have bright futures ahead. Serving our country in the armed forces requires courage and a commitment to a higher purpose, which is why I am honored to nominate these deserving students to our prestigious service academies. I wish them the best as they move forward in their journeys to serve our state and nation."

Blunt Rochester selected the 21 students for 40 nominations through the counsel of a selection panel that was comprised of several community members, including active duty and retired servicemembers.

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester's nominations to the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY:

Hayden Pelton of Clayton, Smyrna High School
Emily Malone of Townsend, Padua Academy
Samrath Singh of Bear, Caravel Academy
Madelyn Breitenbach of Seaford, Seaford Senior High School
Tamon Hamlett of Newark, MOT Charter High School
Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, Caesar Rodney High School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester's nominations to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD:

Hayden Pelton of Clayton, Smyrna High School
Emily Malone of Townsend, Padua Academy
Samrath Singh of Bear, Caravel Academy
Michael Jacob Martin of Wilmington, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
Madelyn Breitenbach of Seaford, Seaford Senior High School
Joseph Klosiewicz of Georgetown, Sussex Technical High School
Kyndall Wyngaard of Middletown, First State Military Academy
Joshua Brennan of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
Seth Lawrence of Middletown, Delaware Military Academy
Kenzie Fleming of Wilmington, Archmere Academy

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester's nominations to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO:

Hayden Pelton of Clayton, Smyrna High School
Emily Malone of Townsend, Padua Academy
Vincy Mendoza of Dover, Caesar Rodney High School
Kylie Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School
Andres Samson of Wilmington, Salesianum School
Katie Stouffer of Dover, Classical Conversations
Andrew Tosten of Middletown, Middletown High School

Congresswoman Blunt Rochester's nominations to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY:

Joshua Gutzmirtl of Wilmington, Delaware Military Academy
Seth Lawrence of Middletown, Delaware Military Academy
Kylie Chagaris of Frederica, Lake Forest High School
Rocco Alessandro of Hartley, Caesar Rodney High School
Jacob Nowaczyk of Wilmington, Archmere Academy
Robert Pistoria of Bear, Delaware Military Academy

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