{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-nominates-oregon-students-acceptance-us-service-academies-1", "Greg Walden nominates Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies", "2016-12-21", "2016", "2016-12", "Republican", "House", "OR", "Greg Walden", "W000791", "walden.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Greg Walden nominates Southern Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies \nMedford -- U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has nominated 15 Oregon students for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service academies. Walden\u2019s Service Academy Nomination Board -- active and retired military officers who interview potential candidates for the service academies -- recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character.\n\u201cI am honored and privileged to nominate these remarkable young Oregonians to our nation\u2019s service academies,\u201d Walden said. \u201cTheir years of hard work and dedication have led to these much deserved nominations. These students have shown a desire to grow intellectually, lead by example, and serve their country by pursuing a higher education at one of our country\u2019s select service academies. I am confident that each will be successful in this admirable endeavor, and that America\u2019s future is in good hands.\n\u201cI\u2019d like to thank my Service Academy Nomination Board for recommending these young leaders. Their service to our country and experience wearing our nation\u2019s uniform speaks to the character of the students they interviewed and referred for nomination. These nominations would not be possible without their guidance and understanding of what it takes to excel and succeed at the U.S. service academies,\u201d said Walden. Serving on Walden\u2019s Service Academy Nomination Board are: retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Frank Toney, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Harriet Harris, retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. John Howard, retired U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Richard Halsted, and Oregon Army National Guard Lt. Col. Travis Lee.\nThe service academies include the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the Military Academy at West Point, New York; the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Final selection for admission to the service academies will be determined by officials at each respective academy this spring.\nStudents who are interested in learning more about service academy nominations can visit Walden\u2019s website at https://walden.house.gov/academynominations.\nThe nominees are as follows:\nDeschutes County\nKade Sundvall, son of Timothy & Laura Sundvall of Sisters, attending Stafford High School in Fredericksburg, Virginia -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy.\nJackson County\nJesse Carroll, son of Robert & Jennifer Carroll of Ashland, attending Ashland High School -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy.\nDaniel Edmund, son of David & Kim Edmund of Central Point, attending North Medford High School -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy.\nGriffin Hokanson, son of Matthew & Jill Hokanson of Central Point, attending Crater School of Business, Innovation, and Science -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy\nPatrick Royal, son of Joel & Debra Royal of Central Point, attending South Medford High School -- nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy.\nJax Bell, son of Paul & Stephanie Bell of Eagle Point, attending Eagle Point High School -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.\nGrady Wells, son of Sara Prendergast of Jacksonville & Bill Cruze of Medford, attending Logos Charter School -- nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy.\nJefferson County\nSavannah Holliday, daughter of Alfredo Holliday & Rose Ball of Warm Springs, attending Madras High School -- nominated to the\u00a0 U.S. Military Academy.\nJosephine County\nGage Flaming, son of Tyler Flaming of Grants Pass & Laura Buksar of Wilsonville, attending Grants Pass High School -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.\nKlamath County\nDaniel Cooper, son of John & Laurie Cooper of Klamath Falls, graduate of Hosanna Christian School and attending Oregon Institute of Technology -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.\nJesse Kandra, son of Loren & Denise Kandra of Merrill, attending Lost River Jr./Sr. High School -- nominated to the U.S. Military Academy.\nMatthew Yuchniuk, son of Scott & Debbie Yuchniuk of Klamath Falls, attending Mazama High School -- nominated to the U.S. Military Academy.\nUmatilla County\nHayden Scott, son of Paul & Kara Scott of Athena, attending Weston-McEwen High school -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy.\nUnion County\nWyatt Perry, son of Andy & Michelle Perry of La Grande, attending La Grande High School -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.\nWasco County\nWilliam Decker, son of Stan & Tanya Decker of The Dalles, attending Horizon Christian School -- nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-nominates-oregon-students-acceptance-us-service-academies-1"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6658171080052853, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}