Johnson Announces Service Academy Appointees
Washington,
Jun 6, 2005 -
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) announced the names of ten outstanding young men and women in the Third Congressional District who have accepted appointments from the U.S. Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine Academies. Later this month, Johnson will congratulate them personally at a private meeting.
“What an honor to send these bright young men and women off to our nation’s service academies. I am so proud of them,” said Johnson. A 29-year Air Force veteran, Johnson flew combat missions in Korea and Vietnam before spending nearly seven years as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam.
“Once again, North Texas will send the cream of the crop to our nation’s service academies,” said Johnson. “These students represent everything that’s great about North Texas students, schools, teachers, and parents. Each student is a shining example of academic excellence combined with determination and drive.”
Like most congressional offices, Johnson employs the “competitive” method of nomination. An independent selection board, appointed by Congressman Johnson and comprised of Air Force, Naval, Merchant Marine and Military Academy graduates, selects ten candidates for each vacancy.
The selection of nominees is based on academic performance, exhibited by class rank, SAT or ACT scores and grade point average. Other important factors evaluated by the board include participation in extracurricular and civic activities as well as athletic aptitude. Johnson nominates students to every service academy. Ultimately, each institution selects its own students.
Younger students interested in learning more about the service academies should contact Mary Lynn Murrell in the Congressman’s office at 972-470-0892. In addition, every fall the Congressman hosts an Academy Information Session with all branches represented.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
Morgan Peterson – Plano, Texas – Plano Senior High School
Jessica Shurtz – Parker, Texas – Plano East Senior High School
Chris Villarreal – Allen, Texas – Allen High School
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
Douglas McDonald – Plano, Texas – Plano East Senior High School Andrew Treat – Dallas, Texas – Trinity Christian Academy
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Mitchell Himes – Lucas, Texas – Allen High School
Benaiah Lozano – Garland, Texas – Garland High School
John Schrader – Murphy, Texas – Plano East Senior High School Mitchell Woods – Lucas, Texas – Allen High School
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
Donald Finnie – Wylie, Texas – Wylie High School
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