Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) today announced the selection of 15 students from eastern Nebraska to receive nominations to America's top military academies.

"A military academy appointment is a tremendous honor and a great responsibility," Fortenberry said. "Nominees must demonstrate capacity for leadership, personal integrity, and rigorous scholarship. I am pleased to nominate several young Nebraskans who meet these qualifications."

Following are the 2015 nominees:

William Addy of Lincoln Pius X High School. William is the son of John and Julie Addy and has been nominated to the United States Military Academy.

Grace Austin of Lincoln Christian High School. Grace is the daughter of Jeffrey and Rachel Austin and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

Megan Deprez of Lincoln Southwest High School. Megan is the daughter of James Deprez and Kathleen Derby and has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.

Joshua DeWald of Lincoln Pius X High School. Joshua is the son of Michael and Terese DeWald and has been nominated to the United States Military Academy.

Justin Goodwin of Bellevue East High School. Justin is the son of Benjamin and Heidi Goodwin and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

Regan Hefner of Bellevue West High School. Regan is the daughter of Ronald and Brooke Hefner and has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.

Nathan Ketner of Seward High School. Nathan is the son of J.B. and Carla Ketner and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

April Kruse of Lincoln Pius X High School. April is the daughter of Dennis and Michelle Kruse and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

Celine McNabb of Bellevue West High School. Celine is the daughter of Kevin and Charlotte McNabb and has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy. 

Karla Mendoza of Macomb High School (Illinois) and her hometown of Madison (Nebraska). Karla is the daughter of Juval Mendoza and Elizabeth Ward and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

Jacqueline Parriott of Conestoga High School at Murray. Jacqueline is the daughter of James and Rita Parriott and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy.

Brennan Roberson of Lincoln Southeast High School. Brennan is the son of Timothy and Lisa Roberson and has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy. 

Dawson Siemonsma of Plattsmouth High School. Dawson is the son of Keith Siemonsma and Jennifer Stander and has been nominated to the United States Military Academy.

Megan Wackel of Lincoln Pius X High School. Megan is the daughter of Thomas and Ann Wackel and has been nominated to the United States Air Force Academy.

Chandler Walsh of Waverly High School. Chandler is the son of Christopher and Jennifer Walsh and has been nominated to the United States Naval Academy. 

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