Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California

“I want to extend my congratulations to Elizabeth, Melissa, Michael Head, Michael LaRocque, Peter and Nathan.” Cardoza said.  “They should all be very proud of this achievement. I know they will serve our country with distinction.”

A local Academy Selection Committee interviewed each applicant earlier this year and made recommendations to Cardoza.  The selection of nominees was based on a composite of academic factors, including junior class rank and SAT scores, along with leadership potential. The congressman’s nominations were then forwarded to the academies, which made final decisions.

The Offered Appointments are:

U.S. Military Academy – West Point

Nathan Bennett – Modesto High School

Peter Choe – Merced High School

Michael LaRocque’s – Central High School – Fresno, CA

U.S. Naval Academy & U.S. Air Force Academy

Melissa Prater – Davis High School – Modesto, CA

Elizabeth Patterson – Merced High School

U.S Naval Academy

Michael Head - Los Banos High School

Young men and women who are interested in seeking a nomination for the class of 2011 should contact Lisa Mantarro Moore with Cardoza’s office at (209) 527-1914.  Applications are available at www.house.gov/cardoza.