WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, announced his nominations to the United States Military Academies for the 2018-19 school year. The nominees were selected from dozens of applicants and will now be considered by each of the four academies for final selection.
“This year’s nominees have met the high standards required to attend our military academies and each of them have demonstrated a level of commitment to our nation that is commendable,” Risch said. “They are each truly deserving of this honor and I applaud them for their efforts.”
Those interested in applying for future nominations to the military academies can find details on Risch’s website or by contacting Frances Hasenoehrl at frances_hasenoehrl@risch.senate.gov.
U.S. Army: West Point Academy
- Theron Christensen, Buhl
- Aiden Holcroft, Star
- James Maguire, Rexburg
- Katelyn Murray, Boise
- Brandon Palmatier, Meridian
- Noah Petty, Boise
- Victoria Sievers, Kimberly
- Karlee Skaggs, Eagle
- Ayla Thayer, Boise
- Noah Throm, Hayden
U.S. Naval Academy: Annapolis
- Kyle Almeida, Sandpoint
- Bryce Craig, Meridian
- Joseph Gibbs, Cataldo
- Nikko Gutierrez, Victor
- Christopher Henderson, Boise
- Daniel Johnson, Moscow
- Jamison Julian, Nampa
- Matthew Klein, Sagle
- Camren Langdon, Nampa
- Alissa Nalewajko, Eagle
- Landon Nurge, Ketchum
- Derek Odgers, New Plymouth
- Victor Rae, Bonners Ferry
- Dutton Rogers, Sandpoint
- Christopher Salcido, Idaho Falls
- Benjamin Seabourn, Boise
- Hugh Sheldon, Buhl
- Dylan Thompson, Boise
- Noah Throm, Hayden
- Rafael Zamora, Coeur d’Alene
U.S. Air Force Academy: Colorado
- Slade Castle, Moscow
- Bryce Craig, Meridian
- Katelyn Catalano, Kuna
- Joseph Gibbs, Cataldo
- Jamison Julian, Nampa
- Jacob Pitman, Boise
- Victor Rae, Bonners Ferry
- Helen Silvester, Boise
- Kayla Steiner, Meridian
- Damien Stonhill, Ammon
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Kings Point
- Katelyn Catalano, Kuna
- Theron Christensen, Buhl
- Joseph Gibbs, Cataldo
- Andrew Maraska, Boise
- Alissa Nalewajko, Eagle
- Derek Odgers, New Plymouth
- Brandon Palmatier, Meridian
