NEWPORT BEACH – U.S. Representative John Campbell (CA-48) recently announced that thirteen students throughout the 48th Congressional District of California received appointments to U.S. Service Academies.  Congressman Campbell stated, “I was honored to nominate these 13 young men and women who have committed themselves to defending the United States of America.”

Campbell went on to say, “The service academies are physically, mentally, and academically challenging.  However I am confident that these young men and women will excel and emerge as strong and capable leaders.  I am very proud of them and wish them nothing but the best.”

Each year, Representative Campbell nominates outstanding high school graduates from the 48th Congressional District of California for consideration for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.  The selection process is competitive and is based on scholastic and academic records, extracurricular activities, leadership traits, motivation, and aptitude for military service. All applicants are interviewed by the 48th Congressional District Academy Review Board. Nominations are open to residents of the 48th Congressional District who are at least 17, but less than 23 years of age by July 1 of the year of admission. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and unmarried, with no dependents.

Class of 2013 Service Academy Appointees:

United States Air Force Academy

Robert “Jake” Alleman of Irvine, son of Rob and Teresa Alleman, graduate of Irvine High School
Adam Brakeville of Laguna Niguel, son of Chip Brakeville and Donna Rados, graduate of Corona del Mar High School
Steven Chon of Irvine, son of James and Christine Chon, graduate of Woodbridge High School
Brian Hwang of Irvine, son of Young and Kay Hwang, graduate of Northwood High School
Grace Konstanzer of Irvine, daughter of Jeff and Kalaine Konstanzer, graduate of Woodbridge High School
Royd Lim of Irvine, son of Jae and Young Lim, graduate of Beckman High School

United States Naval Academy

Kelly Carpenter of Aliso Viejo, daughter of Edward and Michele Carpenter, graduate of Sage Hill High School
Dillon Pierce of Laguna Beach, son of Thomas and Wendy Pierce, graduate of Laguna Beach High School
Patrick Seng of Irvine, son of Richard and Ulrike Seng, graduate of University High School

United States Military Academy

Brandon Clumpner of Irvine, son of Bruce and Sharon Clumpner, graduate of University High School
Stephen Lee of Irvine, son of Thomas and Dong Lee, graduate of University High School
Ryan Mumma of Irvine, son of Richard and Christy Mumma, graduate of Mater Dei High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Patrick McLaughlin of Santa Ana, son of George and Jean McLaughlin, graduate of Foothill High School

Congressman John Campbell represents California's 48th Congressional District which encompasses Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point and parts of San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. Elected in 2005, Campbell serves on the House Financial Services Committee, the House Committee on the Budget, and the Joint Economic Committee.

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