WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Roger Marshall announced the following nominations for the U.S. Military Service Academies.
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A total of nine students from the First Congressional District participated in the final interview process, and seven students were ultimately given nominations for at least one service academy.
“It’s a privilege and honor to nominate these young men and women to our nation’s esteemed military service academies,” Rep. Roger Marshall said. “Their dedication and commitment to leadership, service, and duty is inspiring and represents the best of the next generation.”
Below are the students who received nominations from Congressman Marshall’s the office:
U.S. Air Force Academy
1. Keaton Keoning, son of Kris and Emily Koening, from Manhattan, Kan.
2. Emmanuel Effiong, son of Joseph and Annie Effiong, from Fort Riley, Kan.
U.S. Naval Academy
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1. Blaise Hayden, daughter of Curtis and Eileen Hayden, from Manhattan, Kan.
2. Rudolph Rodriguez, son of Matt and Kristy Rodriguez, from Salina, Kan.
3. Virginia Schaben, daughter of Doug and Shelley Schaben, from Ness City, Kan.
U.S. Marine Academy
1. Corbin Sanner, son of Troy and Judy Sanner, from Junction City, Kan.
2. Rudolph Rodriguez, son of Matt and Kristy Rodriguez, from Salina, Kan.
3. Parker Wilson, son of Jeremy and Mandy Wilson, from Manhattan, Kan.
Parker Wilson
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Marine Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy
1. Rudolph Rodriguez, son of Matt and Kristy Rodriguez, from Salina, Kan.
To be nominated, applicants must meet the recommendations and standards set by each academy, complete online applications and interview with at least one Member of Congress or Senate.