U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Flower Mound, is proud to announce that the following outstanding young people have accepted appointments to one of our nation’s service academies. Recently, at his Lewisville District Office and at his Town Hall meeting in Richland Hills, Rep. Burgess presented the appointees with a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their appointment. "I was pleased to nominate these incredible young men and women who will be the future leaders of our armed forces and America,” stated Rep. Michael Burgess. “I am even more delighted that they have accepted this challenge." Students requesting appointments to the U.S. Service Academies are evaluated on a variety of criteria including academic background, physical abilities, personal recommendations, and an evaluation, interview and ranking by the Academy Advisory Board. U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY Stephen Barnes, a recent graduate of American Heritage Academy – Carrollton, is the son of Mr. Andy and Dr. Kathy Barnes. Johnathan Dietz, a recent graduate of Prosper High School, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Dietz. U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD Tim Boyce, a recent graduate of Flower Mound High School, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Boyce. Adam Gaston, a recent graduate of Newman Smith High School – Carrollton, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Tyner Gaston. Andrew Knudson, a recent graduate of Flower Mound High School, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Knudson. Andrew Konosky, of Bedford, a recent graduate of Trinity High School – Euless, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Konosky. Rebecca Shaw, a recent graduate of Little Elm High School, is the daughter of Mr. Thomas Shaw and Ms. Suzanne August. Steven Shaw, a recent graduate of Little Elm High School, is the son of Mr. Thomas Shaw and Ms. Suzanne August. Thomas Tellson of Bedford, a recent graduate of Trinity High School Euless, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tellson. Nathaniel Thayer, a recent graduate of Carroll Senior High School – Southlake, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. George Thayer. Matthew Vegel, a recent graduate of Carroll Senior High School – Southlake, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Anton Vegel. U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO Steven Beaulieu of Bedford, a recent graduate of Trinity High School – Euless, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Walt Beaulieu. Kyle Bruton of Hurst, a recent graduate of Grapevine High School, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bruton. Thomas Coker, of Colleyville, a student at Northwest Preparatory School – Crestline, CA, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Donn Coker. Jason Correll of Argyle, a student at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach, FL, is the son of Col. & Mrs. Mark Correll. Bruce Hrabak, a recent graduate of Grapevine High School, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hrabak. Jason Koller of Roanoke, a home schooled student, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Koller. John Lee of Bedford, a recent graduate of L.D. Bell High School - Hurst, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee. Kris Loewecke, a recent graduate of Keller High School, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Brian Loewecke. Julie Luce, a recent graduate of Denton High School, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Larry Luce. U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY Hunter Blue, a recent graduate of Hebron High School - Carrollton, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. David Blue. Andrew Christensen, a recent graduate of Lewisville High School, is the son of Mr. Bruce Christensen and Ms. Laura Knutty. Jerry Schroeder of Lewisville, a recent graduate of Marcus High School – Flower Mound, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Schroeder.