McCollum Recognizes U.S. Service Academy Nominees
Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) recently held a recognition evening for the 11 Fourth District individuals who are entering a U.S. Service Academy after being nominated by the Congresswoman. Following the recognition, McCollum released the following statement:
"I am inspired by what these individuals have already achieved here at home, and thankful that each has stood up to answer the call to service by entering a U.S. Service Academy," Congresswoman McCollum said. "I deeply value their dedication, and am proud to support their ongoing commitment to serve our nation. A heartfelt congratulations and best of luck for what's ahead!"
Each nominee received and accepted an appointment to attend their respective U.S. Service Academy:
- Ismail Bah (U.S. Naval Academy Prep School; Mahtomedi High School) – U.S. Naval Academy
- Amy Binder (Mounds View High School) – U.S. Naval Academy
- Joseph Hong (Mounds View High School) – U.S. Naval Academy
- Matthew Korf (St. Thomas Academy) – U.S. Naval Academy
- Carter Lessard (Mounds View High School) – U.S. Military Academy
- Eric Liveringhouse (Stillwater Area High School) – U.S. Air Force Academy
- Riley Lockwood (Totino Grace High School) – U.S. Naval Academy
- Calvin Marcellus (Irondale High School) – U.S. Military Academy
- PFC Samuel Olson, USAR (University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Woodbury, MN) – U.S. Military Academy
- Benjamin Weber (Cretin-Derham Hall) – U.S. Air Force Academy
- Karl Westermeyer (Cretin-Derham Hall) – U.S. Air Force Academy
View digital profiles of each appointee here.
Congresswoman McCollum recently hosted a recognition evening at her office in Saint Paul, Minnesota, for individuals entering a U.S. Service Academy.
Clockwise from top left: Karl Westermeyer, Calvin Marcellus, PFC Samuel Olson (USAR), Ismail Bah, Riley Lockwood, Eric Liveringhouse.
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