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 2017 in order to be accepted to the Class of 2022. The Idaho Congressional Delegation will congratulate and meet the candidates at a reception to be held at Gowen Field on Wed., Feb. 21 at 4:00 p.m.
“It is an honor to nominate Idaho students to the service academies,” said Simpson. “Every year, I am impressed by the quality and character of these individuals. 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 · Ty Miller – Boise
· Jacob Pittman – Boise
· Dylan Thompson – Boise
Military Academy · Katelyn Murray – Boise
· Noah Petty – Boise
· Alya Thayer – Boise
Naval Academy · Christopher Henderson – Boise
· Benjamin Seabourn – Boise
Merchant Marine Academy · Katelyn Catalano – Kuna
· Andrew Maraska – Boise
Magic Valley Area Students: Air Force Academy · Theron Christensen – Buhl
· Victoria Sievers – Kimberly
Military Academy · Theron Christensen – Buhl
· Victoria Sievers – Kimberly
Naval Academy · Hugh Sheldon – Buhl
Merchant Marine Academy · Theron Christensen – Buhl
Pocatello/Sterling Area Students: Air Force Academy · Daniel Barclay – Sterling
· Jett Lopez – Pocatello
· Tanner Stuart – Pocatello
Idaho Falls/Rexburg/Driggs Area Students: Air Force Academy · Rydder Driggs - Ammon
· Damien Stonhill – Ammon
Military Academy · James Maguire – Rexburg
· Damien Stonhill – Ammon
Naval Academy · Nikko Gutierrez – Driggs
· Christopher Salcido – Idaho Falls
· Damien Stonhill – Ammon
Congressman Simpson is currently accepting applications for students who seek nomination for the Class of 2023. 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.
