Malliotakis Announces Incoming Military Service Academy Class
Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered Rep. Malliotakis’ announcement of the application period for the military academy nominations. We also covered Rep. AOC’s call for applications and Senator Sanders recognition of nominees by his office.
(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) welcomed five of nine students recently granted admission to our nation’s prestigious military academies for this upcoming year. Her U.S. Service Academy Committee, led by Captain David Martin, USCG (Ret.), selected 23 exceptional students for congressional nominations to the four service academies that require them. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, participated in extracurricular activities, shown exemplary character, and distinguished themselves as highly motivated leaders among their peers.
Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to the following four U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY.
United States Naval Academy
- Andrew Krivenko – Susan Wagner High School
- Alexa Deng – Millennium Brooklyn High School (NA Prep School)
- Marcello Signorastri – Msgr. Farrell High School
- Max Soltsman – Susan Wagner High School
- Luke Roberts – Moore Catholic High School (enlisted U.S. Navy to NAPS)
- Sean Ahern – Msgr. Farrell High School
United States Military Academy
- Julia Povarchuk – Tottenville High School
United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Ryan Leonard – Msgr. Farrell High School
United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School
- Kymani Coggins – Nicotra Early College Charter School
“It is a great honor as a Member of Congress to nominate these exceptional young individuals to attend our nation’s prestigious and very competitive military academies,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis. “Their dedication, leadership, and willingness to serve represent the very best of our country. I have every confidence that they will rise to the challenge and serve our nation with honor, integrity, and distinction. I look forward to seeing great things from them in the years to come.”
For the latest information on the application process for next year, visit the link HERE. To view answers of frequently asked questions, visit the link HERE.
Banner Image: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis with this year’s incoming U.S. Military Service Academy class at her Staten Island District Office. From left to right: Alexa Deng, Julia Povarchuk, Rep. Malliotakis, Kymani Coggins, Luke Roberts, and Andrew Krivenko. Image Credit – Rep. Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was sworn in on January 3, 2021 to represent Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn. Prior to serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 2, 2010, defeating a two-term incumbent. In the Assembly, she served as Minority Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees. For five terms, Congresswoman Malliotakis fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education and improve New York’s economic climate by reducing the tax burden on small businesses and residents. A cornerstone of her tenure was helping her community recover and rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition to advocating for these same issues in Washington, Congresswoman Malliotakis is acutely focused on securing New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding, which would go towards expanding transportation services and easing traffic congestion, while also championing public safety by supporting our nation’s law enforcement officers. Congresswoman Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrants, her father from Greece and her mother a Cuban exile of the Castro dictatorship. She is currently the only Republican member representing New York City in Congress, representing a district spanning the boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island. She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and the strengthening of animal cruelty laws, and in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her chihuahua, Peanut.