Rep. Kaptur Congratulates 2015 U.S. Service Academy Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) offered her warm congratulations to the students she has nominated or offered as alternates from Ohio’s 9th Congressional District for U.S. service academies for the coming school year. She is pictured here (left to right) with Michael Chung (Merchant Marine), Anthony Miller (Navy), Noah Durczynsk (Air Force) and Alec Thompson (Army).
Each Member of Congress can nominate one student to attend each of the U.S. service academies per year. Students must meet certain eligibility requirements as well as submit a letter and detailed application to Congresswoman Kaptur. Students interested in attending a service academy typically begin their application process in their junior year of high school so that their academy of interest can be notified. Nominations are a prerequisite but not a guarantee that a student will be accepted.
The U.S. Service Academies that require nomination include the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT does not require applicants to be nominated.
2015/2016 Nominees:
United States Air Force Academy
Principal Nominee: Noah Durczynski
Noah is the son of Kristine and Kevin Durczynsk, senior at Clay High School.
Alternates:
Jason Steckle is the son of Laurie and Jason Steckle. Jason is a senior at St. Edward High School.
James Faunda, III is the son of Carrie and James Faunda II. James is a senior at Huron High School.
Alexander Winschel is the son of Devon and Mark Winschel. Alexander is a senior at Huron High School.
Robert Lawson is the son of Lula Shelton. Robert is a senior at Morrison R. Waite High School.
Athena Ramm is the daughter of Kostandina and Ronald Ramm. Athena is a senior at Horizon Science Academy.
Mason Beck is the son of Laurel and Michael Beck. Mason is a senior at St. Edward High School.
Mitchell Kubicki is the son of Shelly and Greg Kubicki. Mitchell is a senior at Whitmer High School.
James Visconti, III is the son of Colleen and Jim Visconti. James is a senior at St. Ignatius High School.
Aaron Fellhauer is the son of Fealyn and Daniel Fellhauer. Aaron is a senior at E.L. Bowsher High School.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Principal Nominee: Michael Chung
Michael is the son of George and Mei Chung, currently enrolled at the University of Toledo Army ROTC.
Michael has a younger brother serving his first year at the US Naval Academy.
Alternates:
Michael Leone is the son of Suzanna and Vincent Leone. Michael is a senior at Port Clinton High School.
Danielle Price is the daughter of Penny Price and Daniel Yambrisak. Danielle is a senior at Lorain High School.
Noah Durczynski is the son of Kristine and Kevin Durczynski. Noah is a senior at Clay High School.
Bradley Thrasher is the son of Lisa and Rich Thrasher. Bradley is a senior at Firelands High School.
Jason Steckle is the son of Laurie and Jason Steckle. Jason is a senior at St. Edward High School.
Aaron Fellhauer is the son of Fealyn and Daniel Fellhauer. Aaron is a senior at E.L. Bowsher High School.
Harvey Munguia is the son of Victoria Munguia. Harvey is a senior at Horizon Science Academy.
Patrick Corrigan is the son of Kathleen and Patrick Corrigan. Patrick is a senior at St. Ignatius High School.
United States Military Academy
Principal Nominee: Alec Thompson
Alec is the son of Dawn and Gary Thompson, senior at Toledo Central Catholic High School.
Alternates:
Bradley Thrasher is the son of Lisa and Rick Thrasher. Bradley is a senior at Firelands High School.
James Kaatz is the son of Joan and Robert Kaatz. James is a senior at Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic High School.
Jason Steckle is the son of Laurie and Jason Steckle. Jason is a senior at St. Edward High School.
Danielle Price is the daughter of Penny Price and Daniel Yambrisak. Danielle is a senior at Lorain High School.
Alexander Winschel is the son of Devon and Mark Winschel. Alexander is a senior at Huron High School.
Aaron Fellhauer is the son of Fealyn and Daniel Fellhauer. Aaron is a senior at E.L. Bowsher High School.
Harvey Munguia is the son of Victoria Munguia. Harvey is a senior at Horizon Science Academy.
Patrick Corrigan is the son of Kathleen and Patrick Corrigan. Patrick is a senior at St. Ignatius High School.
James Dorko is the son of Mary and Dean Dorko. James graduated from Danbury Local High School, May 2015. James received an appointment last year but had a knee injury that required surgery so he was deferred for a year from the academy and will require another nomination. James has received a Letter of Assurance.
United States Naval Academy
Principal Nominee: Anthony Miller
Anthony is the son of Janice and Doug Miller, senior at St. Edward High School in Lakewood.
Alternates:
Mason Beck is the son of Laurel and Michael Beck. Mason is a senior at St. Edward High School.
Adler Vasiloff is the son of Molly and Jeffery Vasiloff. Adler is a senior at Lutheran High School West.
Bradley Thrasher is the son of Lisa and Rick Thrasher. Bradley is a senior at Firelands High School.
James Kaatz is the son of Joan and Robert Kaatz. James is a senior at Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic High School.
Mitchell Kubicki is the son of Shelly and Greg Kubicki. Mitchell is a senior at Whitmer High School.
John Dzurec is the son of Mary Ann and Daniel Dzurec. John is a senior at St. Ignatius High School.
James Visconti, III is the son of Colleen and Jim Visconti. James is a senior at St. Ignatius High School.
Evan O’Donnell is the son of Becky and John O’Donnell. Evan is a senior at Bay High School.
Petty Officer Jonathan Miller is the son of Debra Ann and Steven Miller. Petty Office Miller graduated from Morrison R. Waite High School, June 2012. Petty Officer Miller is currently on deployment with the USS George Washington.
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