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FOXX TO HONOR SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEES, PRESENT MEDAL TO WWII VETERAN
Clemmons, NC,
June 7, 2006
United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that eight residents of the Fifth District have been appointed to our nation’s service academies. Rep. Foxx nominated these students last fall after a rigorous application and in
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that eight residents of the Fifth District have been appointed to our nation’s service academies. Rep. Foxx nominated these students last fall after a rigorous application and interview process. They were recently notified of their appointment. She will honor these students on Friday, June 9 at the Village Inn Conference Center in Clemmons. “Each year, thousands of students apply to these prestigious academies, but only the cream of the crop is appointed,” said Rep. Foxx. “I am very proud of these future leaders. Their appointments truly are a testament to their hard work, discipline and strong desire to serve our country.” Each year Members of Congress are able to nominate qualified high school students to our nation’s service academies. To be considered, an applicant must be nominated by the President, the Vice President, a member of the United States Congress, or other appropriate military groups. Honorees include: • Brian Gregory Temas, Mount Tabor High School, son of Greg and Janet Temas, admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point • Christopher Nicholas Flaute, East Forsyth High School, son of Chuck Flaute and Sheila Barber, admitted to the United States Air Force Academy •Kyle Joshua Stockamp, Watauga High School, son of Thor and Marty Stockamp, admitted to the United States Air Force Academy •Joshua Royall Whiteheart, West Forsyth High School, son of Michael and Tina Whiteheart and Miles and Pauletta Warfford, admitted to the United States Air Force Academy •Jonathan Keenan Sullivan, Mount Tabor High School, son of John and Vicki Sullivan, Jr., admitted to the United States Air Force Academy •Samuel Felton Brinson, South Stokes High School, son of Lloyd and Linda Brinson, admitted to the United States Naval Academy •Norris Weaver Evans, Forsyth Country Day School, son of Michael and Mary Evans, admitted to the United States Naval Academy •Michael Alexander Thomas, Bishop McGuiness Catholic High School, son of Michael and Laura Thomas, admitted to the United States Naval Academy As Foxx honors those who desire to serve our country, she will also present service medals to a World War II Veteran. Merle Weygandt, of Winston-Salem, served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. Foxx will present him with the World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Badge and Barbine Bar. “One of the constituent services I enjoy the most is helping obtain medals for our nation’s veterans,” said Rep. Foxx. “As we honor these future military leaders, it is appropriate to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our veterans who came before them. I am looking forward to thanking this gentleman for his service and presenting him the medals he has rightfully earned.” Nicole White, a sophomore at Davie County High School will be singing our National Anthem at the ceremony. Her sister is currently serving our nation in Iraq. WHO: Rep. Virginia Foxx, appointees to our nation’s service academies, an Army World War II Veteran WHAT: 2006 Service Academy Appointee Dinner and medal presentation WHEN: Friday, June 9, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Village Inn Golf and Conference Center, 6205 Ramada Drive, Clemmons, N.C. 27012 ### |