Rep. Calvert Announces Military Academy Nominations
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert announced the nomination of 27 outstanding young men and women from California’s 41st Congressional District for appointment to the United States Service Academies. Each year, Congressman Calvert has the privilege of nominating qualified candidates for appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Military Academy at West Point, and Merchant Marine Academy.
“Each of the young adults I have nominated demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, character, and a strong commitment to serving our country,” said Congressman Calvert. “I am proud to support their pursuit of a world-class education and military career. They represent the very best of our community, and I am confident they will serve our nation with pride and distinction.”
Following evaluation by Rep. Calvert's Academy Nominations Selection Committee, 27 candidates were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and physical character. The academies will now review these nominees for final appointment decisions, which will be made by the respective academies next spring.
The following students received Congressman Calvert’s nomination for the Class of 2031:
U.S. Air Force Academy
- Evangeline Aitchison– Santa Rosa Academy
- Alexzander Cruz – Mater Dei High School
- Hunter Freeman-Kelly – La Quinta High School
- Tabitha Kelly– California Online Public Schools, Class of 2026 – Air Force Academy Prep-School
- Zachary Lovell – Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Class of 2026 – Grand Canyon University
- Nargiz Muhammadiyeva – Vista Murrieta High School
- Maximilian Radi– La Quinta High School, Class of 2026 – Norwich University
- Lucas Reyes– Temescal Canyon High School
- Sebastien Rivera– Paloma Valley Highschool, Class of 2026 – Mt. San Jacinto College
- Caleb Rye – Centennial High School, Class of 2026 – Air Force Academy Prep - School
- Emma Salonga – International School of Brussels
- Alina Schannette – Rancho Christian High School, Class of 2026 – Air Force Prep – School
- Ian Villalobos – La Quinta High School
- Asha Zachariah – Santiago High School
- Savannah Zamudio – Centennial High School
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
- Ethan Atchley – Santiago High School
- Aidan Lynch – Mater Dei High School
- Elijah Madera – Norco High School
- Maximilian Radi – La Quinta High School, Class of 2026 – Norwich University
- Lucas Reyes – Temescal Canyon High School
- Sakchakrey Song – Vista Murrieta High School
- Max Welker – Vista Murrieta High School
- Savannah Zamudio – Centennial High School
U.S. Naval Academy
- Blake Almeida – California Military Institute
- Ethan Atchley – Santiago High School
- Alexzander Cruz – Mater Dei High School
- Hunter Freeman-Kelly – La Quinta High School
- Christopher Galindo – Vista Murrieta High School
- Kaya Likins – Santa Rosa Academy
- Nargiz Muhammadiyeva – Vista Murrieta High School
- Tialani-Anjali Nevarez – Elsinore High School, Class of 2026
- Maximilian Radi – La Quinta High School, Class of 2026 – Norwich University
- Sakchakrey Song – Vista Murrieta High School
- Mathew Williams – Riverdale Ridge High School, Class of 2023 – San Diego City College
- Max Welker – Vista Murrieta High School
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- Blake Almeida – California Military Institute
- Mason Hines - Great Oak High School, Class of 2026 – Merchant Marine Prep – School
- Kaya Likins – Santa Rosa Academy
- Maximilian Radi – La Quinta High School, Class of 2026 – Norwich University
- Max Welker – Vista Murrieta High School
- Savannah Zamudio – Centennial High School
For more information about the Service Academy Nomination process, please visit Congressman Calvert’s website.
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