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WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., today announced that seven students from the 5th District have been appointed to the nation’s service academies. Foxx nominated the students last fall after a rigorous application and interview process.

“North Carolina’s 5th District has a proud tradition of military service. Each year it is an honor to nominate some of the area’s finest young men and women to attend America’s prestigious military academies and contribute to this legacy,” said Foxx. “These appointments are a testament to their hard work, discipline and strong desire to serve our country.”

Each member of Congress may nominate qualified young people to the nation's service academies. Those nominees who are accepted into the academies are awarded full four-year scholarships that include tuition, books, room and board, medical and dental care.

Foxx will host a reception for the students and their families on Friday, June 5, at 4:30 p.m. at her district office, which is located at 3540 Clemmons Road, Suite 125, Clemmons, NC 27012.

Zachary Gilliland of High Point will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.  Gilliland is the son of George and Susan Gilliland. He currently serves as a Specialist in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 as a Combat Medic.

Nicholas McDaniel of Kernersville will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. McDaniel is the son of Thomas and Laurie McDaniel and currently attends R.J. Reynolds High School. 

John Robertson of Pfafftown will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Robertson is the son of Joseph and Suzanne Robertson and currently attends Reagan High School.

David Stancil of Winston-Salem will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Stancil is the son of William and Catherine Stancil and currently attends Wake Forest University. He is a 2014 graduate of Calvary Baptist Day School.

Anthony Thomas of Kernersville will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. Thomas is the son of Michael and Laura Thomas and currently attends Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.

Justin Waggener of Statesville will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Waggener is the son of Lance and Cheryl Waggener and currently attends North Iredell High School. 

Allison Warnimont of Winston-Salem will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Warnimont  is the daughter of Christopher and Maria Warnimont and currently attends West Forsyth High School.

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U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District and is the elected Republican Conference Secretary. Dr. Foxx is the chair of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and serves as Vice Chair of the House Rules Committee.