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Hirono Announces Class of 2027 Nominees to the United States Service Academies

HONOLULU, HI – Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced the nomination of 32 Hawaii students to U.S. military service academies for the Class of 2027. The academies now consider the students’ applications for final selections.

“Every year, I’m impressed and inspired by the young people from across our state who seek to serve their nation by attending one of our military service academies,” said Senator Hirono. “This year’s applicants have displayed academic excellence and a commitment to service, and I’m confident they will represent Hawaii well. I look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the years ahead.”

Today’s announcement includes Senator Hirono’s nominations for 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 uses a separate application process. Prospective students are measured on their scholastic achievement, leadership experience, school involvement, athletic and extra-curricular activities, community contributions, and volunteer or employment experiences. Nomination does not guarantee appointment.

The nominees will advance for consideration by each academy’s director of admissions.

Senator Hirono’s Class of 2027 Academy Nominations are:

U.S. Air Force Academy

  • Bryson Adriano, Damien Memorial School
  • McKinley Baker, Kalaheo High School
  • Joseph Barroga, Moanalua High School
  • Michael Hayslett, Radford High School
  • Annaise Jabour, Radford High School
  • Rayden Kukahiwa, Hilo High School
  • Corin Matsuzaki, Punahou School
  • Mia Tanioka, Iolani School
  • Lance Thornton, Konawaena High School
  • Anthony Yi, Moanalua High School

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

  • Jonathan Benchoff, Radford High School
  • Ivan Ellazar, Farrington High School
  • Grant Garcia, Leilehua High School
  • Danielle Henderson, Moanalua High School
  • Justin Kwak, Punahou School
  • Luke Lee, Punahou School
  • Duke Mobley, University Lab School
  • Rozlynn Sanchez, Leilehua High School
  • Joshua Sanders, Moanalua High School
  • Kennedy Ushiroda, Roosevelt High School

U.S. Naval Academy

  • Stanton Allman, Radford High School
  • Tiana Dayrit Fuimaono, Roosevelt High School
  • Matias Durkin, Punahou School
  • Shoma Ennis, Kapolei High School
  • Harrison Hoskins, Radford High School
  • Annaise Jabour, Radford High School
  • Jaren Kimura, Mililani High School
  • Rayden Kukahiwa, Hilo High School
  • William Lentz, Saint Louis School
  • Joshua Sanders, Moanalua High School

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

  • Tiana Dayrit Fuimaono, Roosevelt High School
  • Alexis Holi, Kamehameha Schools

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