Two Diamond Bar Students Headed to Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) announced his 2014 United States service academy appointments from California's 39th Congressional District today. Earlier this month, Rep. Royce hosted a reception for the students to congratulate them on their matriculation to some of our nation's most prestigious academic institutions and thank them for their commitment to serving in the armed forces.

"It was an honor to nominate these students for acceptance to a U.S. service academy. These young people are stellar students, community leaders, and patriots," said Rep. Royce. "I'm excited to see their future accomplishments, and am confident that they will have successful careers in the military and beyond."

The following is a list of students from California's 39th Congressional District who received a service academy nomination from Rep. Royce and will be attending a service academy this year. Student hometowns and high schools are also included:

United States Air Force Academy
Kevin R. Ley, Fullerton, Servite High School
Trenton J. Samaha, Brea, Troy High School
Joshua R. Warren, Brea, West Springfield High School
Josiah L. Williams, Fullerton, Orange County Christian School
Jaydevsinh Zala, Chino Hills, Chino Hills High School

United States Coast Guard Academy
Anthony M. Lee, Fullerton, Sunny Hills High School
Spencer S. Smith, Brea, Brea Olinda High School

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Thomas Neel, Chino Hills, Chino Hills High School

United States Military Academy
Marcus E. Bernardino, Diamond Bar, United States Military Academy Preparatory School
Elijah M. Contreras, Hacienda Heights, New Mexico Military Institute
Daniel H. Min, Fullerton, Sunny Hills High School
Louis T. Napoles, Chino Hills, United States Military Academy Preparatory School
Theodore J. Oh, Fullerton, Troy High School

United States Naval Academy
Natalie Dzhandzhapanyan, Diamond Bar, Ontario Christian High School
Coleman E. Engstrom, Placentia, Valencia High School
Eric S. Stoermer, Placentia, International Polytechnic High School
Suzanne L. Toms, Brea, Oxford Academy

All U.S. service academy applicants must receive a Congressional nomination. The application process is rigorous, based on a candidate's academic achievement, athletic ability, extracurricular activities, and community service.