Honolulu – Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) announced her nomination of 31 students from Hawaii to the U.S. service academies for the Class of 2029.
“I am proud to nominate these accomplished students who represent the very best of Hawaii. While they come from diverse backgrounds, they share a common commitment to service, their community, and our nation. Attending one of these service academies, among our most historic and prestigious institutions is a great honor and responsibility, and carries with it a proud history of service and sacrifice. I know these fine young individuals will continue to go above and beyond in their bright futures and make all of us proud,” said Rep. Tokuda.
Rep. Tokuda’s nominations are for the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy uses a separate application process. Students were measured on their scholastic achievement, leadership experience, school involvement, athletic and extra-curricular activities, community contributions, and volunteer or employment experiences. The academies will now consider the students’ applications for final selections.
Rep. Tokuda nominated the following students:
U.S. Naval Academy
• Haʻaheo Au-Raycher, Damien Memorial School
• Teague Baerman, Kalaheo High School
• Auliʻi Ching, Molokaʻi High School
• Isabella Cordes, Kalaheo High School
• Tatum Crockett, St. Andrew’s Priory
• Andrew Howell, Le Jardin Academy
• Akahai Hudgens, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
• Shayla Kahula, Baldwin High School
• Gabriel Kelley, Island School
• William Knight, Kalaheo High School
• William Pierce, The Salisbury School
• Jack Poepoe, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
• Caleb Schmaeling, Hawaiʻi Technology Academy
• Samantha Teschler, Maui Preparatory Academy
• Nicholas Williams, Punahou School
U.S. Air Force Academy
• Timothy Arnold, Leilehua High School
• Teague Baerman, Kalaheo High School
• Tatum Crockett, St. Andrew’s Priory
• Maddox DelleFave, Kihei Charter School
• London Isbell, Kailua High School
• Kalauʻihi Kaʻai, Molokaʻi High School
• Sammi Kinoshita, Baldwin High School
• Mia Monday, Kalaheo High School
• Katalina Perry, Kihei Charter School
• Jaden Scott, Kalaheo High School
• Teysen Tamiya, Waiakea High School
• Samantha Teschler, Maui Preparatory Academy
• Tri Truong, Waiʻanae High School
• Connor Tumaneng, Baldwin High School
• Nicholas Williams, Punahou School
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
• Reggie Adams, Lanaʻi High & Elementary School
• Teague Baerman, Kalaheo High School
• Bruno Bruyere, Maryknoll School
• Isabella Cordes, Kalaheo High School
• Andrew Howell, Le Jardin Academy
• London Isbell, Kailua High School
• Shayla Kahula, Baldwin High School
• Gabriel Kelley, Island School
• William Knight, Kalaheo High School
• Boston Kobayashi, Waiakea High School
• Jose Layugan, Leilehua High School
• Samantha Teschler, Maui Preparatory Academy
• Connor Tumaneng, Baldwin High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
• Isabella Cordes, Kalaheo High School
• Maddox DelleFave, Kihei Charter School
• Gabriel Kelley, Island School
• Stanley Kimmel, Waimea High School
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