WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa said today that Carter Andrew Lorenz of Marion has received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., for the 2017-2018 school year.
Lorenz is the son of David and Leslie Lorenz of Marion. He will graduate in May from Linn-Mar High School. Lorenz has participated in cross country, swimming and track and field. He is a member of the National Honor Society, student council, student advisory council and National Council on Youth Leadership. He is also a swim instructor at the Linn-Mar Aquatic Center.
“Students work very hard to earn this kind of opportunity. Admission to the service academies is highly competitive and a great honor,” Grassley said. “I wish Carter well and thank him for his commitment to serve our nation.”
Lorenz was among the 34 Iowans Grassley nominated this year for appointments to the U.S. service academies. Upon receiving an appointment, the student then decides whether to attend the academy. Information about seeking nominations can be found on Grassley’s website.
For more than 200 years, these academies have educated and trained individuals to lead and command the U.S. armed forces.
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