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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) has announced her office’s nominees to the United States Service Academies—the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis; U.S. Military Academy at West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs; and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.  To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress.

“This group represents some of Maine’s best and brightest. They have all demonstrated exceptional leadership, high academic standards, and a passion for helping others,” said Pingree. “Whatever happens from here, they should all be proud of themselves. We are lucky that they have chosen to offer their talents in service to our country, and it’s an honor to nominate them.”

The nominees were interviewed by a panel of six on their academic record, test scores, leadership ability, involvement in extra-curricular activities, and exemplified commitment to serving their country.

Pingree nominated several students to more than one academy.  The full list of nominations is below.  Contact information is available upon request.

United States Naval Academy – Annapolis

• Matthew Bellantoni, Gorham, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Cora Birknes, Yarmouth, St. Andrews School
• Carolyn Carter, Freeport, Freeport High School
• Jonathan (Jack) Curtis, Woolwich, North Yarmouth Academy
• Leonard Michael Kenyon, Brunswick, Brunswick High School
• Katherine Mason, Whitefield, Lincoln Academy
• Addison (Tadd) Nelson, Bath, Cheverus High School
• Emma Richard, North Yarmouth, Greely High School
• Avery Theriault, Augusta, Cony High School
• Roman Thomas, Windham, Windham High School

United States Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs

• Jonathan (Jack) Curtis, Woolwich, North Yarmouth Academy
• Jarek Fryzlewicz, Alfred, Massabesic High School
• Camden Hamilton, Falmouth, Falmouth High School
• James Jones, Waterville, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School 
• Jacob Lavi, South Thomaston, Oceanside High School
• Joseph Neal, York, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School
• Emma Richard, North Yarmouth, Greely High School
• Liam Sullivan, Berwick, University of Maine
• Avery Theriault, Augusta, Cony High School
• Roman Thomas, Windham, Windham High School

United States Military Academy – West Point

• Matthew Bellantoni, Gorham, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Thomas Brearley, West Baldwin, Sacopee Valley High School
• Jonathan (Jack) Curtis, Woolwich, North Yarmouth Academy
• Maclain Lowe, Saco, Thornton Academy
• Emma Richard, North Yarmouth, Greely High School
• Liam Sullivan, Berwick, University of Maine

United States Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point

• Julian Henderson, Camden, Camden Hills Regional High School
• Katherine Mason, Whitefield, Lincoln Academy 
• Addison (Tadd) Nelson, Bath, Cheverus High School

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