Golden Nominates 9 Young Mainers for U.S. Service Academies

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies.

Members of Congress may nominate applicants who meet eligibility requirements set by federal law. Golden nominated nine young Mainers from across the state, all of whom were interviewed by a panel of veterans to learn more about their academic record, test scores, leadership ability, involvement in extracurricular activities and commitment to serving their country. 

“As a veteran, it’s my honor to be in a position to nominate the next generation of military leaders,” Golden said. “This group of nominees are the best of what Maine has to offer, and I look forward to their future success.” 

Golden nominated the following students: 

Bangor High School:

Jacob S. Biberstein, Orrington — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; 

Fort Kent Community High School

Quinn E. Michaud, Fort Kent — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; 

Lily D. Oliver, St John Plt — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; 

Lake Braddock High School

Nathan Raineault, Mount Vernon — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis;

Maranacook Community High School

Ava M. Candage, Manchester — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point; Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; 

Monmouth Academy

Nathan P. Lewis, Monmouth — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point.

Mount View High School

Riley Bryant, Knox — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point.

Penquis Valley High School

Joshua Stineford, LaGrange — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis; U.S. Military Academy, West Point; U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs; U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point.

Presque Isle High School

Lauren Dugal, Presque Isle — U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis.

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