Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) announced today that he has nominated the following students to a military academy for the class entering the fall of 2010.
Schock nominated these students for attendance at the mentioned academies after a highly competitive application and interview process. Final determination on admission is made by the individual academy.
The process is not political and applicants do not have to personally know their Congressman to be nominated. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and most are commissioned as the lowest rank for a commissioned officer in each of the branches of the military.
“These young men and women all have character, integrity, motivation and pride, and I am proud to nominate them,” said Schock. “Upon appointment, they will be attending outstanding schools and joining the world’s finest fighting force. I am confident they will serve our country with distinction.”
United States Military Academy at West Point
Christian Ryan – Hometown: Springfield – High School: Sacred Heart-Griffin High School -Parents: Michael and Paula Ryan
Joseph Staats – Hometown: Sherman – High School: Williamsville High School – Parents: Kirk and Rebekah Staats
Kelsey Herridge – Hometown: Brimfield – High School: Brimfield High School – Parents: Steve and Chris Herridge
Butch Patterson – Hometown: Emden – High School: Hartsburg-Emden High School –
Parents: Raymond Patterson, Theodosia Elliot
United States Merchant Marine Academy:
Daniel Ardis – Hometown: Peoria – High School: Richwoods High School –
Parents: Jim and Mimi Ardis
Jonathon Block – Hometown: Morton – High School: Morton High School – Parents: Walt and Melissa Block
Cody Benway – Hometown: East Peoria – High School: East Peoria Community High School – Parents: Lee and Robin Benway
United States Naval Academy
Eric Markovich Jr. – Hometown: Peoria Heights – High School: Peoria Heights High School – Parents: Mr. Eric Walter Markovich, Sr. and Mrs. Ann Marie Markovich
Clay Elward, Jr. (CJ Elward) – Hometown: Morton – High School: Peoria Notre Dame High School – Parents: Clay Elward Sr. and Kelley Elward
Michael Pesely – Hometown: Washington – High School: Peoria Notre Dame High School – Parents: Gregory and Diana Pesely
United States Air Force Academy
Ben Scott – Hometown: Oneida – High School: Rowva High School – Parents: Glen and Rebecca Scott
Evan Schroeder – Hometown: Peoria – High School: Richwoods High School – Parents: Brad and Lynn Schroeder
Erich Maxheimer – Hometown: Chesnut – High School: Mount Pulaski – Parents: Mike and Suzie Maxheimer
Matthew Schaidle – Hometown: Goodfield – High School: Eureka High School – Parents: Dave and Lori Schaidle
Derick Holsapple – Hometown: Metamora – High School: Metamora Township High School – Parents: Brad and Angela Holsapple
Christopher Hartman – Hometown: Peoria – High School: Peoria Christian High School – Parents: Richard Hartman and Donna Varda
Daniel Boerckel – Hometown: Peoria – High School: Dunlap High School – Parents: Dr. Richard and Kimberly Boerckel
Ashley Christ – Hometown: Edwards – High School: Peoria Christian High School – Parents: Ron and Carol Christ
Jacob Vanette – Hometown: Peoria – High School: American International School – Chennai, India – Parents: Mark William Vannette and Lynn Ann Vannette
Nicholas Barth – Hometown: Peoria – High School: Pekin Community High School – Parents: Charles and Joni Barth
