EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar from Texas’ 16th Congressional District in El Paso announced the El Pasoans nominated to serve in four of the U.S. service academies. <\/p>\n
On Saturday, Escobar held a ceremony to announce her nominees to serve in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.<\/p>\n
“El Paso is home to some of the most talented and service-driven young leaders in the country, and I am incredibly proud to nominate this outstanding group of El Pasoans to our nation\u2019s service academies,” Escobar said. “These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their communities, their studies, and their country. I know they will carry with them the spirit of El Paso as they pursue this extraordinary opportunity to serve our nation.”<\/p>\n
According to Escobar, the nominees were chosen based on their academic record, test scores, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and desire to serve their country.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Rep. Mary Gonz\u00e1lez joins town hall to discuss impact of data centers<\/a><\/p>\n The full list of 21 nominees is below:<\/p>\n United States Military Academy \u2013 West Point<\/p>\n Marco A. HernandezFaith E. Jeon*Aaron I. Terrazas<\/p>\n United States Naval Academy \u2013 Annapolis<\/p>\n Elijah R. AnzuresDiego I. HernandezMaximilian L. Hernandez*Jacob Z. McLure*Hudson R. Merritt*Evan MinjarezAlvaro A. Rodriguez*<\/p>\n United States Air Force Academy \u2013 Colorado Springs<\/p>\n Hazel AcostaClayton M. Barde*Jonah J. GarciaMia K. JamesIsabelle V. LeonJessica A. Melendez*Jonathan M. MorenoMelinda NunezJesus Solis<\/p>\n United States Merchant Marine Academy \u2013 Kings Point<\/p>\n Lucas G. BrandonSavannah M. Smith*<\/p>\n *Nominated to multiple service academies<\/p>\n