Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced five students were accepted to the Military Service Academies with her recommendation. The Congresswoman nominated 11 students this year. Students applying to the service academies are required to have a Congressional nomination for a complete application.
The students attending service academies in the Fall from Illinois’ 8th Congressional District are:
Clare Cholewa (Saint Edward Central Catholic High School) from Elgin: Air Force Academy
Joshua Jalowiec (Fenton High School) from Wood Dale: Air Force Academy
Dillon Brown (Fenton High School) from Wood Dale: Naval Academy
James Palmer (Lake Park High School) from Bloomingdale: West Point
Christian DePinto (West Point Preperatory School) from Schaumburg: West Point
If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about attending one of the five Military Service Academies, please click here or contact our District Office at 847-413-1959.
Source: duckworth.house.gov