WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall announced the 44 New Mexico students who have received his nomination to attend a United States service academy beginning in 2019. A congressional, vice-presidential, or service-connected nomination is required for admission to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Students receiving Udall's nomination completed a competitive application process, which included interviews with the senator’s Military Academy Service Panels, comprised of active duty service members, veterans and community leaders.
“The United States service academies provide a top-notch education and unparalleled opportunities for students to excel in both military and civilian life, and it is my honor to congratulate the New Mexico students I have nominated to the service academies this year,” said Udall. “These exceptional young people have demonstrated strong leadership in both their academic and extracurricular activities, along with a commitment to serve – a true testament to their character and motivation. They represent some of New Mexico's best and brightest, and I wish them luck as they move on to the next phase of the admissions process. I am confident they will represent New Mexico well as they continue their education and pursue a life of leadership and service.”
Nominated students will now compete for admission to their service academy over the coming months. Those admitted will begin classes in the summer of 2019 as members of the class of 2023.
The following are the students nominated from New Mexico by academy:
United States Military Academy (West Point)
Mya Martinez-Metzgar of Albuquerque
Sage Min of Albuquerque
Hector Reyes of Albuquerque
Noah Rodney of Albuquerque
Esperanza Varoz of Albuquerque
Corbyn Foster of Farmington
Pierce Gannon of Madrid
Alex Lee of Roswell
Jake Leible of Roswell
James Brady of Las Cruces
United States Naval Academy
Isaac Remenar of Albuquerque
Makayla Fernandez-Sanchez of Belen
Morgan Fortin of Albuquerque
Matthew Gardiner of Bernalillo
Sophia Gonzales of Albuquerque
Hannah Grenemyer of Albuquerque
Kaci Jarry of Albuquerque
Devin Marshall of Albuquerque
Cameron Mayo of Albuquerque
Joshua Salazar of Albuquerque
Thomas Smith of Bosque Farms
Ana Bader-Elenes of Albuquerque
Dominic Morgan of Santa Fe
Jacob Torrez of Los Alamos
Joshua Valdez of Las Vegas
Neil Wilkerson of Los Alamos
Kieran Binkley of Las Cruces
Marco Esparza of Anthony
Cristina Esparza of Anthony
United States Air Force Academy
Yasemin Emami of Los Lunas
Alexandria Forrester of Albuquerque
Brandon Hunt of Albuquerque
Marlene Lorber of Albuquerque
Jerry Sun of Albuquerque
Keiko Yamamoto of Albuquerque
Natalie Zannino of Rio Rancho
Gunnar Schwab of Farmington
James Burroughes of Clovis
Taffitha Miller of Las Cruces
Jeremy Stevens of Las Cruces
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Marcos Salazar of Albuquerque
Mark Shover of Albuquerque
Zakrye Toliver of Albuquerque
Dillan Rose of Las Cruces
