Congressman Schiff Nominates 9 Local Students to U.S. Service Academies
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced the nomination of nine students from the 28th Congressional District to U.S. service academies for the class of 2026.
“California’s 28th District is home to some of the most outstanding students in the nation – and I was so proud to nominate nine of those remarkable individuals to attend our U.S. Service Academies this year,” said Schiff. “Each of the nine nominees presented truly remarkable records of achievement and, above all else, demonstrated their unwavering dedication to making our community – and our country – the best that it can be. If these young individuals are a look at what’s to come for our nation, then the future looks bright for America.”
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 for U.S. Service Academies from the 28th Congressional District are:
William Harley Amran – Burbank resident, attends John Burroughs High School – Nominated to Military Academy
Matthew Ampanyuth – Burbank resident, attends the Buckley School – Nominated to Naval Academy
Ava Nanami Bryden – Glendale resident, attends Glendale High School – Nominated to Air Force Academy
Olivia Hyunkyung Cha – Glendale resident, attends Crescenta Valley High School – Nominated to Air Force Academy
Jack Francis Conroy – Hollywood Hills resident, attends Loyola High School – Nominated to Naval Academy
Alice Lee – Silver Lake resident, attends Immaculate Heart High School – Nominated to Military Academy
Hayden Christopher Lucsik – Tujunga resident, graduated from Burbank High School, currently attends Pasadena City College – Nominated to Naval Academy
Miles Allen Peters – La Cañada Flintridge resident, attends La Cañada High School – Nominated to Air Force Academy and Naval Academies
Erin Yang – La Crescenta resident, attends Crescenta Valley High School – Nominated to Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies
Students interested in attending a Service Academy in 2023 (Class of 2027), should submit an application to Schiff’s Burbank Office by October 28, 2022. 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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