WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today announced the 14 students he nominated that have accepted offers of admission, or appointments, to attend one of America’s Service Academies. These students will enter the Class of 2026 at the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. Upon graduation, they will become commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.
“We’re thankful for these students who have chosen military service,” said Dr. Cassidy. “We’re thankful for their parents who provided an example of service to their children. And we’re thankful for all those who wear our nation’s uniform.”
By Service Academy, the students Dr. Cassidy nominated who accepted appointments are below. Their hometowns, high schools, and years of graduation are included.
U.S. Military Academy
- Max Guillot, Prairieville, Catholic High School ‘22
- David Gutierrez, Lafayette, Lafayette High School ‘22
- Leah Magee, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Magnet High School ‘22
- Mason Savoie, Kenner, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies ‘22
U.S. Naval Academy
- Liam Carruth, Baton Rouge, Catholic High School ‘22
- Benjamin Herman, Baton Rouge, Catholic High School ‘22
- Dillon Kennamer, Brusly, Brusly High School ‘22
U.S. Air Force Academy
- Mindy Harlow, Bartaria, The Academy of Our Lady High School ‘22
- Dillon McRae, Leesville, Leesville High School ‘22
- Emile Olivier, Breaux Bridge, Teurlings Catholic High School ‘21
- Nell White, Dry Prong, Pineville High School ‘22
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- Matthew Bohan, Baton Rouge, Catholic High School ‘22
- Caleb Keister, Slidell, Jesuit High School ‘22
- Kade Moran, Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Magnet High School ‘22
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