{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-nominates-sixteen-oregon-students-acceptance-us-service", "Greg Walden nominates sixteen Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies", "2017-12-22", "2017", "2017-12", "Republican", "House", "OR", "Greg Walden", "W000791", "walden.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Greg Walden nominates sixteen Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies \nWASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced today that he has nominated sixteen Oregon students for acceptance to one of the prestigious United States service academies. Waldens Service Academy Nomination Board -- retired military officers who interview potential candidates for the service academies -- recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and character. It is an honor and privilege to nominate these remarkable young Oregonians to our nations service academies, Walden said. They have earned these much-deserved nominations through years of hard work, dedication, and commitment to character. 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 countrys select service academies. I am confident that each will be successful in this admirable endeavor, and that Americas future is in good hands. Id like to thank my Service Academy Nomination Board for recommending these future leaders. Their service to our country and experience wearing our nations uniform speaks to the unique qualities 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, said Walden. Serving on Waldens Service Academy Nomination Board are: retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Frank Toney, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Harriet Harris, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Bud Hart, retired U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Richard Halsted, andretired U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Dave Dotterer.Retired U.S. Navy Com. John Howardserved as the Recorder for the Service Academy Nomination Board. The 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. Students who are interested in learning more about service academy nominations can visit Waldens website at https://walden.house.gov/academynominations.  The nominees from Oregon are as follows:  \n\t\nBaker County\nClay Keller, son of Douglas and Theresa Keller of Baker City, attending Baker High School  nominated to the United States Naval Academy.\nAustin Rasmussen, son of Julie Rasmussen of Baker City, attending Baker High school nominated to the United States Military Academy.\nDeschutes County\nEmily Brockman, daughter of Chuck and Toni Brockman of Bend, attending Bend Sr. High School  nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy.\nJordan Andrews, daughter of Corey Andrews and Lisa Jacobs of Sisters, attending Sisters High School -- nominated to the United States Naval Academy.\nJonathan Gregory, son of Brian Gregory and Tina Ogle of Redmond, attending Redmond High School nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.\nJackson County\nGarrett Bates, son of Patrick and Lisa Bates of Central Point, attending St. Marys School  nominated to the United States Military Academy, the United States Airforce Academy, and the United States Naval Academy.\nRosemary Weston, daughter of Cael and Marcella Weston of Ashland, attending St. Marys School nominated to the United States Naval Academy, the United States Military Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy.\nPatrick Royal, son of Jole and Debra Royal of Central Point, attending South Medford High School  nominated to the United States Naval Academy.\nCaleb Cheshire, son of Walter and Kathryn Cheshire of Central Point, homeschoolnominated to the United States Naval Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Air Force Academy.\nTrent Snyder, son of Richard Snyder and Gail Schneider-Ross of Medford, attending South Medford High School nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.\nJosephine County\nNathan Burton, son of Guy and Leanne Burton of Grants Pass, attending Grants Pass High School -- nominated to United States Naval Academy.\nKlamath County  \n\tThomas Morgan, son of Robert and Tanya Morgan of Klamath Falls, homeschool  nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.\nMatthew Yuckniuk, son of Scott and Debbie Yuckniuck of Klamath Falls, homeschooled nominated to the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy.\nMatthew Edwards, son of Jeffrey and Teresa Edwards of Klamath Falls, attending Henley High School  nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.\nMalheur County\nKirk Eiguren, son of Michael and Robbin Eiguren of Jordan Valley, attending Jordan Valley High School  nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.\nWallowa County\nJames Wells, son of Larry and Ilene Wells of Joseph, attending Enterprise High School  nominated to the United States Naval Academy and the United States 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-sixteen-oregon-students-acceptance-us-service"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9903779719024897, "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"}