Marino Announces Academy Nominations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 2, 2012

Marino Nominates 21 High School Seniors to Service Academies

TUNKHANNOCK -- U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, has announced the nomination of 21 men and women to four U.S. service academies for the coming academic year.

The nominees were chosen following a thorough review by Marino’s 10th District Service Academy Nomination Board composed of veterans, academy graduates, business owners, educators and other community leaders.

The next step in the process is acceptance into a military academy, a decision that is made by each academy.

Marino praised the volunteer panelists for their work.

“These folks put a lot of time, thought and effort into this process,” Marino said. “They took this responsibility seriously and gave each application the attention it deserved. The determination was completely up to them and I thank them for this community service.”

Lt. Cmdr. Susan Allen, U.S. Navy retired, of Dallas, who chaired the panel, said she was impressed by the students and their interest in the service academies.

“It was an honor to serve on the panel and to meet these young men and women who have shown such a strong interest in the service academies and in service to our country,” Allen said. “The applicants were outstanding. I was humbled by their qualifications and achievements.”

Marino’s staff is in the process of organizing informational sessions for high school juniors who would like to learn more about the application process. A Service Academy Day will be held May 19 at Williamsport Area High School, Williamsport, in conjunction with the office of Rep. Glenn Thompson, PA-5. The date and site for a Service Academy Day hosted by Marino and Rep. Lou Barletta, PA-11, will be announced.

The high school seniors nominated by Marino are (by county):

Lackawanna:

Dorian Evans, son of Louis and Wendy Evans, Roaring Brook Township, Scranton Prep, Merchant Marine Academy

Anthony Cerra, son of  Anthony and Ann Marie Cerra, Clarks Summit, Scranton Prep, Naval Academy

Kevin Murray, son of Kevin and Pamela Murray, Clarks Summit, Abington Heights, Naval Academy

Hannah Tuffy, daughter of William and Lisa Tuffy, Scott Township, Cedarville University, West Point

Luzerne:

Alex Himlin, son of David and Gretchen Himlin, Forty Fort, Wyoming Valley West, Naval Academy

Alexander Severns, son of Gary and Yvonne Severns, Kingston, Wyoming Valley West, Naval Academy

David Gallagher, son of Patrick and Michelle Gallagher, Dallas, Dallas High School, West Point

Jacob Berger, son of Matthew and Susan Berger, Kingston, Wyoming Seminary, West Point

Lycoming:

Adam Fellon, son of Eric and Janet Fellon, Montoursville, Loyalsock Township High School, Air Force

John Goetz, son of Michael and Mary Anne Goetz, Montgomery, Montgomery Area High School, West Point

Nathaniel Rohrer, son of Christopher and Audra Rohrer, Williamsport, Loyalsock Township High School, West Point

Montour:

Sean Shanahan, son of Ned and Alka Shanahan, Danville, Mother of Divine Grace School, Naval Academy

Pike:

Marc Wagner, son of Donald and Jennifer Wagner, Millrift, Delaware Valley High School, West Point

Snyder:

Ian Garlock, son of Thomas and Roberta Garlock, Selinsgrove, Selinsgrove Area High School, West Point

Sullivan:

Alyssa McDonald, daughter of Michael and Debra McDonald, Muncy Valley, Sullivan County High School, Air Force

Susquehanna:

Christopher Jordan, son of Richard and Maureen Jordan, Montrose, Montrose Area High School, West Point

Wayne:

Daniel  Coutts, son of Richard and Sheri-Ann Claire Coutts, Hawley, Wallenpaupack Area High School, Air Force

Shannon Myers, son of Gregory and Tong Im Myers, Lake Ariel, Western Wayne High School, Air Force

George Folk, son of George and Jessica Folk, Lake Ariel, Wallenpaupack  Area High School, Naval Academy

Garrett  Enslin, son of Gary and Kathleen Enslin, Lake Ariel, Western Wayne High School, Naval Academy

Raul Salaverria, son of Raul and Melanie Salaverria, Lake Ariel, Canaan Christian Academy, West Point

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