Congresswoman Robin Kelly has nominated high school students from the 2nd Congressional District for admission to the three United States military academies.

“It’s with immense pride that I nominate these outstanding young men and women, knowing they will represent the 2nd Congressional District and our nation with honor and distinction,” Congresswoman Kelly said. “Through hard work, commitment and discipline, each has earned the opportunity to attend our nation’s finest military academies. I look forward to seeing them enter into the next generation of military leaders.”

Among the area nominees Rep. Kelly nominated for admission to the Class of 2023:

U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York:

Nicholas Castleberry of Bourbonnais

U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado:

Andrew Grzeskowiak of Peotone

U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland:

Chase LaRoche of Kankakee

Vaughn Studer of Kankakee

Keeley Schwada of Bourbonnais

Nehemiah Arriaga of Richton Park

Andrew Grzeskowiak of Peotone

Each academy will review the list of students nominated by the Congresswoman and select the finalists for admission as cadets.

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