Nearly 20 students from across Georgia will attend the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy after being recommended by U.S. Sen. David Perdue.
That includes two students from Atlanta and five from the surrounding suburbs, according to a release from Perdue’s office.
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“Over the years, these young women and men have excelled in academics, shown a high level of physical fitness, and demonstrated the moral and ethical values it takes to succeed in our Armed Services,” Perdue said in the release. “Now, they will spend the next four years preparing to lead America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. This is a testament of their willingness to face challenges, deal with adversity, and serve our country. I have no doubt they will rise to meet the challenges of our time.”
Students wishing to attend one of the nation’s service academies must receive a recommendation from a member of Congress in order to be admitted.
The students who will enter service academies in the fall by Perdue’s recommendation are:
U.S. Air Force Academy
Sung O, of Columbus
Anthony Odom, of McDonough
Payton Rawson, of Lawrenceville
Kyle Samuels, of Statesboro
U.S. Military Academy
Bliss Hutchings, of Brunswick
Emmi Schakat, of Blairsville
Paris Williams, of Atlanta
David Woodward, of Alpharetta
Paul Stanley, of Atlanta
U.S. Naval Academy
Krystyna Bartocci, of Evans
Julia Davis, of Warner Robins
Wyatt Redmond, of Cataula
Emma Slavens, of Columbus
Sarah Sorensen, of Kennesaw
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Ian Blankenship, of McRae
Kathryn Brewer, of Buford
Tim Leurart, of Ball Ground
Blaine McDonough, of Marietta
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