U.S. Representative Young Kim, District 40 | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Young Kim, District 40 | Official U.S. House headshot
On May 18, 2024, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) hosted a reception at Orange City Hall to recognize 21 nominees from CA-40 who were offered appointments to U.S. service academies. The event was open to all high school seniors across the district.
“Nominating our best and brightest young leaders to our service academies, some of our nation’s most prestigious higher institutions, is a privilege. I am thrilled that 21 students from CA-40 were offered appointments to U.S. service academies’ Class of 2028,” said Rep. Young Kim, a wife and sister to U.S. Army veterans. “Congratulations to all the nominees and thank you for your leadership to step up and protect our freedoms from global threats. Our future is bright because of these bright leaders who I know will make our communities and our nation proud.”
The following students were offered appointments:
U.S. Military Academy:
David Ahn
Jacob Bower
Vladyslav Deneiko
Maxwell Hoang
Ramon Jiang
Tyson Smith
Antonio Taormina
U.S. Naval Academy:
Kloe Escobar
Sophie Lim
Matthew Mai-Prasarnsuk
Joshua Winarto
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
Don Johnson
Edward Lee
Troy Lee
Jacob Ohman
U.S. Air Force Academy:
John Fredette
Gianna Gigliotti
Simon Godinez
Nathaniel Hoss
Claire Kang
Travis Wood
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