
January 4, 2023 – Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer: Chavez-DeRemer Announces Service Academy Nominees
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has nominated 21 students from across the 5th District to be considered for appointments to three U.S. service academies.
“I’m honored to nominate nearly two dozen outstanding Oregon students who are hoping to attend one of several prestigious service academies. These bright young leaders have already accomplished so much in their schools and communities, and their dedication to service is truly admirable. I wish them the best as they continue this process and look forward to seeing their future achievements,” Chavez-DeRemer said.
Following an extensive application process, Chavez-DeRemer nominated the following Oregonians to three service academies for the class of 2028:
U.S. Naval Academy
- Harrison Jenrich, Bend
- Oliver Meredith, Bend
- Aodhan O’Neill, Canby
- Jeremy Oblack, Molalla
- Tristan Seber, Lake Oswego
- Meredith Shea, Portland
- Jackson Rigney, Lake Oswego
- Miles Thran, Milwaukie
- Boone Washburn, Lake Oswego
- Olivia West, Lake Oswego
U.S. Air Force Academy
- Rowen Benedict, Bend
- Aiden Brennan, Happy Valley
- Chelsea Campbell, Lebanon
- Nolan Gorman, Redmond
- Colton Joersz, Bend
- Sean McBride, Beavercreek
- Kaylee Nystrom, Bend
U.S. Military Academy
- Max Brauner, Lake Oswego
- Rylen Castino, Redmond
- Kaden Nguyen, Happy Valley
- Byron Schroeder, Bend
Students interested in academy appointments should begin the application process in the spring of their junior year of high school. Early application is encouraged. The academies select students based on the number of vacancies available for the next school year. Students wanting to learn more should visit Chavez-DeRemer’s service academy nominations page HERE.
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