Raskin Honors 19 High School Students Appointed to U.S. Service Academies

This press release from Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) was published on 2026-05-19 and titled "Raskin Honors 19 High School Students Appointed to U.S. Service Academies".

Raskin Honors 19 High School Students Appointed to U.S. Service Academies

Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced the names of 19 high school students who received his nomination and appointment offers to U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Raskin recognized the students during a reception on Capitol Hill on Friday. "It's deeply inspiring to nominate dynamic, patriotic and talented young people to attend our U.S. Service Academies," said Rep. Raskin. "By stepping forward to serve their country, they participate in protecting our basic freedoms and institutions once they graduate to become members of our military." Members of Congress are empowered to nominate exceptional young people for appointments to U.S. Service Academies. These prestigious institutions - including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - prepare graduates for careers as military officers. Please find a complete list of Rep. Raskin's 2026 MD-08 U.S. Service Academy nominees, who have received appointment offers, below. Students can receive appointment offers to multiple academies. U.S. Naval Academy (9 Students): Hannah Sophie O'Neill Paige Mary Henry (USNA and ASAFA) Dylan Pearl Weiss Jack William Kreindler Pavan Sudhin Bengeri Daryn Kelly Maloni Judah Wood Goodall Haden Cole Wade Dylan Imirowicz U.S. Military Academy (5 Students): Will Benjamin Fermaglich Niccolo Hugh Petrilli Cole James Reposa Ojas Ashar Bailey Kathryn Grace O'Boyle U.S. Air Force Academy (4 Students): Kira Rose Bardin Paige Mary Henry (ASAFA and USNA) Solomon Filipina Randall Lindsay Jingling Shen U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (2 Students) Colten Luke Krause Madison Louise LaMotteo ###