Crapo Announces 2023 Academy Nominations

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the nomination of 38 young Idahoans to the nation’s military academies.  The U.S. service academies will review the students’ applications and make final decisions on admittance. 

“These 38 Idahoans have indicated an admirable willingness to serve their country and pursue a higher education at one of our nation’s premier military academies,” said Crapo.  “Academies will train our best and brightest and produce America’s future military leaders, equipping them to combat threats against our country at home and abroad.  These top-tier students have much to be proud of, and I look forward to seeing their continued successes from their hard work.”

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's 2023 Academy Nominations are below:

U.S. Military Academy – West Point, NY

• Zachary Church, Idaho Falls
• Maximilian Ciovacco, Boise
• Avonlea Hotine, Post Falls
• Parker Huber, Jerome
• Dylan Kelly, Eagle
• Owen Klein, Boise
• Jayden Lavecchia, Post Falls
• Austin Mahnke, Post Falls
• Ethan McIntyre, Eagle
• Pierce Murray, Meridian
• Martin Pena, Nampa
• Porter Pickett, Oakley
• Jackson Sarrazolla, Boise
• Samuel Sherman, Boise
• Isaac White, Moscow
• Claire Wimer, Boise
• Kacie Wooten, Nampa

U.S. Naval Academy – Annapolis, MD

• Lily Barr, Emmett
• Ryder Burnett, Eagle
• Avery Charles, Eagle
• Caroline Dunford, Star
• Gavin Dustin, Idaho Falls
• Elanor Eddington, Idaho Falls
• Patrick Ensch, Boise
• Shihara Fernando, Eagle
• Gunnar Kimball, Hailey
• Piper Lee, Boise

U.S. Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs, CO

• Gray Bayless, Garden Valley
• Claire Boyer, Eagle
• Maximilian Ciovacco, Boise
• Tessa Crook, Meridian
• Makena Davisson, Boise
• Alan Folsom, Meridian
• Carley Grooms, Boise
• Hannah Hoatson, Coeur d’ Alene
• Jayce Laca, Meridian
• Piper Lee, Boise

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – Kings Point, NY

• Lily Barr, Emmett
• Christopher McKenzie, Boise
• Adam Peitz, Boise
• Porter Pickett, Oakley