Eight local students nominated by Walden to be considered for service academy appointments
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today announced the nomination of eight students from central Oregon for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service academies based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character.
- Jameson (Jay) Borland, son of Thomas & Ellen Borland of Bend attending Bend High school – United States Air Force Academy
- Geoffrey (Geoff) Gerdes, son of Michael Gerdes & Amy Stuart of Prineville attending Crook County High School – United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Connor Mansberger, son of Kirk & Kathryn Mansberger of Bend attending the University of Portland – United States Naval Academy
- Madison Mansberger, daughter of Kirk & Kathryn of Bend attending Summit High School – United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy
- Lane Rutz, son of Travis & Shannon Rutz of Prineville attending Crook County High School – United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy
- Andrew Snyder, son of Timothy & Kelle Snyder of Sisters attending
- James Warburton, son of James & Cindi Warburton of Bend attending Summit High School – United States Naval Academy
- Katherine (Paige) Westoby, daughter of David & Barbara Westoby of Bend attending Mountain View High School – United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy
“Being nominated to one of our nation’s service academies represents years of hard work and discipline,” Walden said. “Competing with the best and brightest of America’s youth for an appointment to a military academy is a tremendous opportunity and a great honor. I am confident that these talented students would represent their families and communities well in that effort, and I commend them for their desire to serve our country in uniform. It takes a special commitment to pursue the rigors of an academy education, and these young Americans are continuing a long line of patriotic Oregonians in their endeavor.”
Final selection for admission to the service academies will be performed by officials at each respective academy.
