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

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