United States House of Representatives, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
color photographs of scenes from Florida's Twentieth Congressional District
Press Release

 

Students Attending Military

Academies Honored By Congresswoman

Rep. Wasserman Schultz pays tribute to future leaders



Rep. Wasserman Schultz with the recipients of this year's Service Academy Nominations

June 2, 2009
(Washington, DC)  -- Pembroke Pines, FL – The day after Americans remembered those lost in service to their country, Rep. Wasserman Schultz honored students who will be attending U.S. Service Academies.   On Tuesday, May 26th, she bestowed certificates of Congressional Nomination to 10 high school seniors from Florida’s 20th district.  The students were accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy or West Point.  

“Entry into a Service Academy is not only important to our nation; it is also a sign of great personal integrity.  It takes someone who believes in honor and leadership,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz at the reception in Pembroke Pines.

Each year, every Congressperson has the distinct pleasure and honor of nominating their district’s best and brightest high school students for a highly competitive appointment at one of the Nation’s Service Academies.    

Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz told the students, “You should be proud of the achievements that have brought you here today. You are about to embark on a journey like no other, and the honor is well-deserved,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz.  “Your family, teachers, friends and members of the community are so proud of you, because you are the future of our country. The work you do brings us hope for tomorrow.”

The complete list of students from Florida’s 20th Congressional District are:
  • Sungi Cho from Cooper City will attend West Point
  • Erin Colton from Davie will attend West Point
  • Daniel Dougherty from Davie will attend West Point
  • Adam Drucker from Hollywood will attend the Naval Academy
  • Ryan Ewanchew from Pembroke Pines will attend the Naval Academy
  • Christopher Law from Ft. Lauderdale will attend West Point
  • Daniel McAdams from Weston will attend the Air Force Academy
  • Gabriel Nin from Cooper City will attend the Merchant Marine Academy
  • Lauren Stich from Plantation will attend West Point
  • Brandon Volanti from Weston will attend the Merchant Marine Academy
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