Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) today announced his nominations to the United States Military Academies for the 2018-2019 school year. The nominees were selected from dozens of applicants and will now be considered by each of the four academies for final selection.
"This year's nominees have met the high standards required to attend our military academies and each of them have demonstrated a level of commitment to our nation that is commendable,” said Senator Risch. “They are each truly deserving of this honor and I applaud them for their efforts.”
Those interested in applying for future nominations to the military academies can find details on Senator Risch’s website or by contacting Frances Hasenoehrl at frances_hasenoehrl@risch.
U.S. Army – West Point Academy
Theron Christensen, Buhl
Aiden Holcroft, Star
James Maguire, Rexburg
Katelyn Murray, Boise
Brandon Palmatier, Meridian
Noah Petty, Boise
Victoria Sievers, Kimberly
Karlee Skaggs, Eagle
Ayla Thayer, Boise
Noah Throm, Hayden
U.S. Naval Academy - Annapolis
Kyle Almeida, Sandpoint
Bryce Craig, Meridian
Joseph Gibbs, Cataldo
Nikko Gutierrez, Victor
Christopher Henderson, Boise
Daniel Johnson, Moscow
Jamison Julian, Nampa
Matthew Klein, Sagle
Camren Langdon, Nampa
Alissa Nalewajko, Eagle
Landon Nurge, Ketchum
Derek Odgers, New Plymouth
Victor Rae, Bonners Ferry
Dutton Rogers, Sandpoint
Christopher Salcido, Idaho Falls
Benjamin Seabourn, Boise
Hugh Sheldon, Buhl
Dylan Thompson, Boise
Noah Throm, Hayden
Rafael Zamora, Coeur d’Alene
U.S. Air Force Academy - Colorado
Slade Castle, Moscow
Bryce Craig, Meridian
Katelyn Catalano, Kuna
Joseph Gibbs, Cataldo
Jamison Julian, Nampa
Jacob Pitman, Boise
Victor Rae, Bonners Ferry
Helen Silvester, Boise
Kayla Steiner, Meridian
Damien Stonhill, Ammon
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point
Katelyn Catalano, Kuna
Theron Christensen, Buhl
Joseph Gibbs, Cataldo
Andrew Maraska, Boise
Alissa Nalewajko, Eagle
Derek Odgers, New Plymouth
Brandon Palmatier, Meridian