PHOTOS: U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert Hosts Service Academy Students

U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Ill.) hosted at her Hinsdale home Tuesday night more than 20 students from her 13th Congressional District who currently attend, will attend, or recently graduated from the U.S. service academies.

Biggert wrote letters of recommendation for all of the students present Tuesday to attend the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines academies. 

It was the seventh year the Congresswoman has held a reception for the students for which she's written letters. The students and their parents were able to introduce themselves to one another, and chat and take pictures with Biggert. Prospective cadets were also able to question returning cadets about what to expect in small-group sessions.

Tuesday's invitees came from 12 towns. Their names are listed below along with the academy they do or will attend, and their graduation year. 

Aurora: James Hunter, Naval, Class of 2016.

Bolingbrook: Michael Westrom, Military, Class of 2016.

Burr Ridge: Jackson Panice, Military, Class of 2015. 

Clarendon Hills: Michael Fikaris, Military, Class of 2016; Kyle Fredrickson, Military, Class of 2015; Matt Koltis, Naval, Class of 2012.

Downers Grove: Carolyn Smith, Coast Guard, Class of 2016.

Lisle: Ariana Mankus, Military, Class of 2013. 

Lockport: Nicholas Dominguez, Naval, Class of 2012.

Naperville: Conner Adamski, Naval, Class of 2016; Joe Brant, Naval, Class of 2015; Susanne Maria Dannessa, Merchant Marine, Class of 2015; Mariano Long, Air Force, Class of 2016; Daniel Meaney, Naval, Class of 2014; Daniel Menendez, Air Force, Class of 2016; Charles Ren, Naval, Class of 2016.

Orland Hills: Mara Blagojevic, Marine Merchant, Class of 2016.

Orland Park: Kieran Dziallo, Naval, Class of 2016; Michelle Kuyper, Air Force, Class of 2014; Zachary Reks, Air Force, Class of 2016.

Plainfield: Allison Maie Gahafer, Air Force, Class of 2012.

Romeoville: Myles Walters, Military, Class of 2016.