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Congressman Van Taylor Announces Appointments to U.S. Service Academies

Record Number of Nominees Appointed

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Washington, May 22, 2019 | Anna R. Vetter ((202) 570-0927) | comments
United States Congressman Van Taylor announced the twenty-nine students from Texas' Third Congressional District who received appointments to United States Service Academies or United States preparatory schools this fall.
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WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) announced twenty-nine students from Texas' Third Congressional District received appointments to United States Service Academies or United States preparatory schools this fall.

Congressman Taylor said, "As a Marine, I understand, and appreciate, the profound impact U.S. Service Academies have on these students and their families. Texas' Third Congressional District is truly home to the best and brightest - with a record number of nominees appointed this year. These students give our community great pride and their talent, dedication, and desire to serve gives me great confidence in our nation’s future."
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, Congressman Van Taylor hosted the 2019 Service Academy Appointee Send Off Ceremony where he was able to recognize Collin County’s most hard-working, young leaders.

The complete Class of 2023 Academy Appointees are listed below:
*Student Name; School, Hometown

United States Air Force Academy
Hayden Archer; Liberty High School, Frisco
Alvern “Allie” Dyer; Plano East Senior High School, Plano
Andrew Ferkany*; Plano Senior High School, Plano
Aidan Gardiner; Wylie High School, Murphy
Marcus Hill; Jesuit College Preparatory School, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, Dallas
Madison Martin; Texas Connections Academy, McKinney
Jordan Simmons*; Greenhill School, McKinney
Conley Walters; McKinney High School, USAFA, McKinney
Jace Waters; Allen High School, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, Allen

United States Naval Academy
Joseph Carter; Plano East High School, Plano
Alexander Kramer; Centennial High School, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, Frisco
Morgan Krepp; Ursuline Academy, Mercersburg Academy, Plano
Aidan Waits; Homeschool, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, McKinney
Jaylen Walker; Allen High School, U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School, Allen

United States Military Academy
Jonah Barton; Lovejoy High School, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Allen
Melic Belong; Frisco High School, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Frisco
Elijah Boyd; Frisco High School, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Frisco
Logan Brown; Allen High School, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Allen
Caleb Doyle; McKinney Christian Academy, Allen
Eric Han; Independence High School, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, McKinney
Makenna Kelty; McKinney Boyd High School, McKinney
Samuel Kim; Frisco High School, Frisco
Jalen Morgan; Plano West Senior High School, Frisco
Christopher Sowinski; Allen High School, Allen
Parker Stevens; Allen High School, Allen
Austin Widner; Liberty High School, Plano

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Mitchell Boone; McKinney Christian Academy, Allen
Jonathan Greer; Allen High School, McKinney
Paul Han; Independence High School, McKinney

*Denotes acceptance to one of the academy preparatory schools
Students interested in learning more about service academy applications should contact Gabriella Pate in Taylor’s Plano office at (972) 202-4150 or visit Congressman Taylor's website.

In addition, this fall, Congressman Taylor will host a free Academy Information Forum featuring representatives from each branch of service. This event provides students, and parents, an opportunity to learn more about each Academy and decide if military life is for them. Third District residents must be between the ages of 17 and 23 to be eligible to apply.

A 7th generation Texan, Congressman Van Taylor is a dedicated family man, successful businessman, and decorated Marine Officer. Taylor served Collin County both in the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate. Today, Taylor is proud to serve on the House Committee on Education and Labor as well as the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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