Three graduates of South Brunswick High School will attend military academies this fall, according to a press release from U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, D-12.
Alisha R. Maskarenas, daughter of Charmaine and Jaysin Maskarenas, and Derrick Pee, son of Angela and Gary Pee will both attend the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to the release.
Alexander G. Rivera, son of Rene and Jean Rivera, will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point in New York, according to the release.
”These students have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, intelligence, commitment to public service and strength of character,” Mr. Holt said in the release. “It is an honor to recognize these accomplished young New Jerseyans, and I know they will serve America with distinction as academy students and military officers.”
As a member of Congress, Rep. Holt may nominate highly qualified New Jersey students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy, according to the release.
The selection process is extremely competitive and considers each candidate’s academic accomplishments, physical training, leadership potential, extracurricular activities and other proven abilities, according to the release.
Graduates of the military academies are commissioned as officers in the U.S. military.
The three South Brunswick students were part of 13 students in the 12th Congressional District admitted to the various military academies, according to the release.
Rep. Holt held a reception for the students last week where they were each presented certificates, according to Ms. Maskarenas.
