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Washington, DC - Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) today announced that ten south Mississippi graduates will attend the United States Service Academies and two will attend preparatory school in the fall to begin their military service careers. These students were nominated to attend their respective service academies by Congressman Palazzo as part of his academy nomination responsibilities. 

"I am incredibly proud to see that south Mississippi will be well represented by these bright young students who exemplify leadership. It is my privilege to have nominated all of these soon-to-be servicemembers. I look forward to following their journeys at some of our nation's best education institutions. I wish them a future of great success as they learn and grow at our service academies."

Below are the students grouped into which academy they will be attending:

United States Air Force Academy 
Grace Anne Beech, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
Thomas Budraitis, Petal High School
Andrew Crusan, Pass Christian High School
Jessica Quiros, Ocean Springs High School
Logan Santiago, Poplarville High School

West Point Military Academy
Nicholas Boone, Petal High School
Hudson Durfield, Home School
Jack Harrison, Pascagoula High School

United States Naval Academy
Amelie Million, St. Patrick Catholic High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Connor Ryder, Pearl River Central High School

Naval Academy Preparatory School
Linda Nguyen, Gautier High School
Chelsey Washington, St. Martin High School 

High school students interested in applying for a US Service Academy can attend Congressman Palazzo's Academy Day that takes place in the fall on the Gulf Coast. More information on Academy Day can be found here. 

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