Hirono Announces Class of 2021 Nominees to U.S. Service Academies

Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced her nomination of 41 students to the U.S. military service academies for the Class of 2021. The students’ applications are now being considered by the four academies for final selection.

“By applying to our nation’s service academies, these 41 young men and women exemplify service above self,” said Senator Hirono. “I am certain that each of these candidates will proudly represent the state of Hawaii as they continue the application process.”

Members of Congress nominate students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require Congressional nominations. Nomination does not guarantee appointment.

Senator Hirono’s Class of 2021 Academy Nominations:

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Edward-James Adachi, Saint Louis School

Caleb Burnett, Damien Memorial High School

Robert Choi, Kalani High School

Anthony Corey, Kalaheo High School

Kainalu Gandia, Kapaa High School

Devon Hartsell, Waimea High School

Rayna Miranda, Roosevelt High School

Bobby Mitchell, Saint Louis School

Ana Oglivie, Iolani School

Jackson Xu, Roosevelt High School

U.S. Naval Academy

Zachary Bell, University Laboratory School

Julia Boykin, Kalaheo High School

Cagla Brennan, Iolani School

Saiaiga Fautanu, Iolani School

Anh Thu Pham, Lake Braddock High School

Peyton Sommer, Punahou School

Harlie Stone, Haleakala Waldorf School

Fely Vaceck, Kapolei High School

John Wilson, Kapolei Hgih School

Jared Yamura, Punahou School

U.S. Air Force Academy

Quade Aiu, Kamehameha Schools

Tessa Joy Barbosa, Punahou School

Devin Bugado, Pearl City High School

Chloe Camello, Sacred Hearts Academy

Jared Castaneda, Saint Louis School

Cheyne Fergusson, Waialua High School

Anuhea Hamilton, Waianae High School

Matthew Kop, Punahou School

Ethan Ky, Maryknoll High School

Duncan McKenna, Punahou School

Callan Medeiros, Kamehameha Schools

Christopher Meno, Moanalua High School

Kegan Miura, Kamehameha Schools

Dane Pham, Iolani School

Keely Purrington, Kalaheo High School

Sergei Scharer, Saint Louis School

Caleb Soo Hoo, Baldwin High School

Rita Sorensen, Seton Home Study School

Lois Taylor, Kealakehe High School

Micah Vannatta, Aiea High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Kegan Miura, Kamehameha Schools

Zoey Johnson, Punahou School

Ethan Ky, Maryknoll High School

Keely Purrington, Kalaheo High School