Congressman Schiff Nominates 10 Local Students to U.S. Service Academies
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced the nomination of ten local students to U.S. service academies for the class of 2027.
"America's service academies are home to some of the most talented and dedicated young people our nation has to offer – and I am honored to nominate these ten students from my district to join their ranks. Their records of achievement are unparalleled, as is their unwavering dedication to our community and our country," said Schiff. "I look forward to watching them excel in their service careers, and know they will do us proud."
Four U.S. Service Academies – the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, and the Naval Academy – require a nomination by a member of Congress in order to attend. The nomination process is extremely competitive as each service academy offers those who attend a free college education at a highly-ranked and nationally-recognized academic institution, while simultaneously preparing these students for an officer's commission in the armed forces. A panel of retired officers works with Congressman Schiff to review the candidates and select final nominees.
The nominees are:
Olivia Hyunkyung Cha – Glendale resident, graduated from Crescenta Valley High School graduate, currently attends Air Force Academy Prep School – Nominated to Air Force Academy
Angelo Matthew Gasca – La Crescenta resident, attends Crescenta Valley High School – Nominated to Air Force Academy and Naval Academy
Joven Thomas Alquizola Hirabayashi Torres – La Cañada Flintridge resident, attends La Cañada High School – Nominated to Military Academy and Air Force Academy
Andrew Kevin Heinz – La Cañada Flintridge resident, attends La Cañada High School – Nominated to Merchant Marine Academy
Christopher Jun Huh – La Cañada Flintridge resident, attends La Cañada High School – Nominated to Naval Academy
John Ayrton Hyll – Pasadena resident, attends St. Francis High School – Nominated to Naval Academy and Air Force Academy
Sophia Kim – La Crescenta resident, attends Crescenta Valley High School – Nominated to Air Force Academy
Brandon Lau – La Crescenta resident, graduated from Clark Magnet High School, currently attends Azusa Pacific University – Nominated to Air Force Academy
Noah Suboc – Burbank resident, attends Loyola High School – Nominated to Naval Academy
Nicola Angelo Notaro – Sun Valley resident, attends St. Francis High School – Nominated to Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy
Students interested in attending a Service Academy in 2024 (Class of 2028), should submit an application to Schiff’s Burbank Office by November 17, 2023. Further information can be found on Schiff’s website: schiff.house.gov or by contacting his district office at 818 450-2900 or 323 315-5555.
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