WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today announced 44 nominations to the United States service academies for the upcoming 2024- 2025 school year. The nominees were selected from dozens of applicants. The four academies will now consider these Idahoans for final selection.
“These 44 Idahoans are exemplary students who are committed to selflessly serving our nation and defending our freedoms,” said Risch. “Their leadership, character, and academic promise make each of these young men and women a phenomenal fit to attend one of our nation’s service academies. I commend each of them for the accomplishments they have already earned, and I look forward to seeing their continued success.”
U.S. Military Academy – West Point, NY
1. Josh Agres, Pocatello
2. Luke Gilliam, Eagle
3. Christopher Hatch, Idaho Falls
4. Spencer Larsen, Kuna
5. Antonio Steinman, Idaho Falls
6. Jesse Taylor, Hayden
7. Anna Wang, Eagle
8. Cyrus Wangeci, Boise
9. Kaleb Yaklich, Eagle
10. Daniella Yaniv, Eagle
U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, MD
1. Terrance Allen Jr., Fairfax
2. Kade Andrus, Meridian
3. Rhyan Baez, Nampa
4. Benton Bernard, Nampa
5. Atreyu Brooks, Boise
6. Elliott Burks, Hailey
7. Ana Chase, Moyie Springs
8. Lily Gage, Boise
9. Alexandra Gustavel, Boise
10. Mariah Ketchum, Middleton
11. Erik Lunn, Boise
12. Reagan Moore, Boise
13. Chloe Newberry, Boise
14. Max Pieper, Moscow
15. Charles Rich, Eagle
16. Lillian Richardson, Cocolalla
17. Mason Rogers, Hailey
18. Kyle Sorhouet, Meridian
19. Reisa Veldhouse, Boise
20. Kaleb Yaklich, Eagle
U.S. Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO
1. Josh Agres, Pocatello
2. Terrance Allen Jr., Fairfax
3. Kade Andrus, Meridian
4. Reece Elder, Boise
5. Gabriela Faraino, Eagle
6. Luke Gilliam, Eagle
7. Kendo Gunter, Boise
8. Hadley House, Hayden
9. Nolan Robinson, Boise
10. Reece Ruggles, Star
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, NY
1. Ana Chase, Moyie Springs
2. Erik Lunn, Boise
3. Wyatt Paulson, Hauser
4. Mason Rogers, Hailey
Those interested in applying for future nominations to the service academies can find detail on Senator Risch’s website or by contacting Frances_Hasenoehrl@risch.senate.gov.
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