Rep. Garrett Nominates FLOW-area Students for Service Acadmies

Congressman Scott Garrett (R-5) nominated more than a half-dozen elite students for admittance to prestigious U.S. service academies, the congressman announced earlier this month.

The conservative Republican nominated the following students:

United States Military Academy at West Point        
Kaitlin Gaffney – Oakland, Indian Hills High School

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis                                
Zachary Hirsch – Wyckoff, Ramapo High School              
James D. Lee – Franklin Lakes, Indian Hills High School       

United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs                           
Andrew Bell – Wyckoff, Ramapo High School
Kevin Chmiolek – Wyckoff, Don Bosco Prep
Grant Van Orden – Wyckoff, Don Bosco Prep         

United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point                         
Christopher Dykes – Wyckoff, Don Bosco Prep

Garrett nominated a total of 40 students from the 5th Congressional district.

“I want to congratulate this year’s nominees and commend them for their hard work, perseverance and dedication during this year’s nominating process,” said Garrett in a news release. “If admitted, our prestigious service academies will develop these young men and women into some of our country’s greatest leaders. No matter what the future holds, I am proud of their selfless dedication to serving our great country. I wish the applicants all the best as they continue with the application process.”

Applications to the service academies require the nomination of a U.S. Senator or Congressman. The nomination does not guarantee admittance.