Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is pleased to announce the following men and women have been officially appointed to the United States service academies. Simpson nominated the students in December 2015 in order to be accepted to the Class of 2020. The Idaho Congressional Delegation will congratulate and meet the candidates at a reception to be held at Gowen Field on Mon., Feb. 15 at 10:00 a.m.

“It is an honor to nominate Idaho students to the service academies,” said Simpson. “I am always impressed by the quality and character of our youth in Idaho. Each person is a fine example of what our state has to offer. They are bright and articulate and I’m proud of these exceptional students who were selected to serve.”

Nominations were selected on the quality of their application, scholastic achievement, references and extracurricular activities.

Students from Idaho were appointed to either the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., or the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Treasure Valley Area Students:

Air Force Academy

• Dirk Lamb (Boise)

  • Rob and Trisha Lamb, Timberline High School

• Megan Marshall (Boise)

  • Daniel and Joleen Marshall, Timberline High School

• Mark Jerome (Boise)

  • David and Julie Jerome, Borah High School

• Abigail Elliot (Boise)

  • Jerry and Nicole Elliott, Bishop Kelly High School

• Lillian Boggan (Boise)

  • Teresa Boggan, Capital High School

• Adrianna Lutu (Boise)

  • Harvey and Susan Lutu, Meridian High School

Military Academy

• George Walter (Boise)

  • George Walter and Rosa Totorica, Boise High School

• Garrett Calhoun (Boise)

  • Gary and Melissa Calhoun, Timberline High School

• Mark Jerome (Boise)

  • David and Julie Jerome, Borah High School

• Olivia Konecni (Boise)

  • Tony and Annette Konecni, Capital High School

Naval Academy

• Travis Grant (Boise)

  • Michael and Jean Grant, Timberline High School

• Alysia Santa Cruz-Cernick (Boise)

  • Douglas Cernick and Maria Santa Cruz-Cernick, Capital High School

• Catherine Carignan (Boise)

  • Robert and Laurel Carignan, Riverstone International School

• Kylar Honan (Boise)

  • Lars and Margaret Honan, Eagle High School

• Thomas Burchfield (Boise)

  • Andrew and Stacy Burchfield, Timberline High School

Merchant Marine Academy

• Olivia Konecni  (Boise)

  • Tony and Annette Konecni, Capital High School

• Devon Lloyd (Meridian)

  • Jason and Brenda Lloyd, North Star Charter HS/Meridian Technical Charter High School

Mountain Home Students:

Air Force Academy

• Kiana Brantley (Mountain Home)

• Porsha Brantley, Sierra High School

Magic Valley Area Students:

Air Force Academy

• Dustin Ault (Twin Falls)

  • Daniel and Heather Ault, Canyon Ridge High School

• Ellison Huber (Jerome)

  • James and Kimberley Huber, Bruton High School

• Matthew McDonald (Kimberly)

  • Bradley and Krista McDonald, Air Academy High School

Military Academy

• Rayelynn Brackett (Twin Falls)

  • Marc and Kristin Brackett, Canyon Ridge High School/Idaho Virtual Academy

• Chase Prairie (Jerome)

  • Gordon and Shannon Prairie, James I. O’Neill High School

• Ellison Huber (Jerome)

  • James and Kimberley Huber, Jerome High School

Naval Academy

• Rayelynn Brackett (Twin Falls)

  • Marc and Kristin Brackett, Canyon Ridge High School/Idaho Virtual Academy

• Trey Widmier (Rupert)

  • Nile and Michele Widmier, Minico High School

Merchant Marine Academy

• Rayelynn Brackett (Twin Falls)

  • Marc and Kristin Brackett, Canyon Ridge High School/Idaho Virtual Academy

Chubbuck/Rockland/Blackfoot Area Students:

Military Academy

• Gregory Drake (Blackfoot)

  • Steven and Merri Ann Drake, Blackfoot High School

• Justin Robinson (Rockland)

  • David and Wanda Robinson, Rockland High School

Naval Academy

• Jacob Huston (Chubbuck)

  • Michael and Beth Huston, Century High School

Merchant Marine Academy

• Gregory Drake (Blackfoot)

  • Steven and Merri Ann Drake, Blackfoot High School

Idaho Falls/St. Anthony Area Students:

Military Academy

• Alex Pope (St. Anthony)

  • Ryon and Liz Pope, South Fremont High School

Naval Academy

• Charlee Biecker (Idaho Falls)

  • Rick Bieker and Andrea Skinner, Compass Academy High School

Merchant Marine Academy

• Charlee Biecker (Idaho Falls)

  • Rick Bieker and Andrea Skinner, Compass Academy High School

Congressman Simpson is currently accepting applications for students who seek nomination for the Class of 2021. Information about eligibility and answers to other common questions can be found under the student section on Simpson’s website: simpson.house.gov. The application is also online.