Washington, DC — Congressman Ron Paul this week announced his nominees for the US military service academies. These bright and talented students represent the very best of the 14th congressional district for the state of Texas, which stretches from the Texas gulf coast to the coastal plains and hill country beyond. Congratulations to these outstanding young people and their parents!

Congressman Paul’s Nominees, in alphabetical order:

Mitchell Callaway Atherton
U.S. Military Academy
Georgetown
Georgetown High School
Son of Hugh & Elizabeth Atherton of Georgetown

Justin Lee Barrow
Merchant Marines
Palacios
Palacios High School
Son of Morris Barrow & Marla Anderson of Palacios

Sean Patrick Brennan
U.S. Airforce, Naval, and Military Academies
Gonzales
St. Paul High School
Son of Terrence & Patricia Brennan of Gonzales

Kevin D. Heraly
U.S. Air Force Academy
Bay City
Bay City High School
Son of Brent & Lori Heraly of Bay City

Lance B. Hester
U.S. Air Force and Naval Academies
Sweeny
Sweeny High School
Son of David & Karen Hester of Sweeney

Jonathan Ives
U.S. Military Academy
Elgin
Elgin High School
Son of Floyd and Debra Ives of Elgin

James S. Jenkins, Jr.
U.S. Naval and Military Academies
Victoria
Memorial High School
Son of James & Patricia Jenkins of Victoria

Principal Nominee: U.S. Air Force Academy
Steven Randall King
U.S. Air Force and Naval Academies
Smithville
Koing Home School
Son of Gary & Deborah King of Smithville

Stephen J. Koether
U.S. Air Force and Naval Academies
Sweeny
Sweeny High School
Son of Donald & Rene (Cheryl) Koether of Sweeney

Jenny Lynn Melson
U.S. Air Force Academy
Singapore
Singapore American School
Daughter of Duane & Kimberly Melson of Port Lavaca

Russell G. Mitscherling
U.S. Air Force Academy
Victoria
Memorial High School
Son of Charles Mitscherling & Gerry Bernhard of Victoria

Carlos A. Molina
U.S. Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, CO
Memorial High School
Son of Carlos Molina and Martha Martinez of Victoria

Ryan P. Murray
U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Merchant Marines
Rockport
Rockport-Fulton High School
Son of Peter & Karen Murray of Rockport

Principal Nominee : U.S. Naval Academy
Amanda Sue Naquin
U.S. Military and Naval Academies and Merchant Marines
Sweeny
Sweeny High School
Daughter of Ron & Marci Naquin of Sweeny

Shayna Louise Schiflett
U.S. Air Force Academy Competitive Alternate
Wimberley
San Marcos High School
Daughter of Raymond & Peggy Schiflett of Wimberley

Principal Nominee : U.S. Military Academy
Ryan A. Schmidt
Brookshire
Bellville High School
Son of Steve & Donna Schmidt of Brookshire

Jason Wolfe
U.S. Naval and Air Force Academies
Austin
Lake Travis High School
Son of Dennis & Carol Wolfe of Austin

Baldemar Lee Zarate
U.S. Naval Academy and Merchant Marines
Lockhart
Lockhart High School
Son of Joe John Zarate & Arlene Mendez of Lockhart

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