Students From L.I.C., M.V., Maspeth, Woodside
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced her nominations of New Yorkers to the nation’s leading service institutions-United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies.
A selection committee formed by Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final acceptance is determined solely by the service academies.
“Our Service Academies are distinguished by a devotion to honor, courage and commitment,” said Gillibrand. “I am honored to nominate these young, talented New Yorkers who exemplify these core values. It is my hope that the accomplished nominees have the chance to live their dreams and serve in our country’s armed forces with distinction.”
Gillibrand’s nominees in New York City include the following:
– Pete Aragones of Long Island City, who was nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
– Grace Dickman of Maspeth, who was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy;
– Shawn Park of Woodside, who was nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; and
– Raymond Perniciaro of Middle Village, who was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
