Antelope Valley Today

Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) hosted a reception to congratulate the U.S. military academy appointees from California’s 27th District. This year, thirteen young leaders were recognized for their achievements and appointed to military service academies.

“It’s incredibly inspiring to see so many of CA-27’s students with the desire to serve our nation,” said Rep. Garcia. “I know how difficult it can be to receive a military service academy appointment, but my proudest years were spent defending our great nation in the Navy. I’m so glad to see these young leaders put in the work to make it this far, and I look forward to watching them continue to make our communities and country proud.”

The appointees from California’s 27th District are as follows:

Micaela Baljet - Academy of the Canyons - U.S. Air Force Academy

Gabriel Capilitan - Highland High School - U.S. Naval Academy

Brett Dawson - Vasquez High School - U.S. Naval Academy

Ty DePerno - West Ranch High School - U.S. Naval Academy

Gabriel Fredo - Saugus High School - U.S. Naval Academy

Mason Ganshirt - William S. Hart High School - U.S. Military Academy

Sydney Greene - De Toledo High School - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Isaac Kim - William S. Hart High School - U.S. Military Academy

Seamus McCormick - Lancaster High School - U.S. Air Force Academy

Liam Naylor - Golden Valley High School - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Daniel Niednagel - Oaks Christian School - U.S. Air Force Academy

Tyler Roberts - Saugus High School – U.S. Military Academy

Danica Seager – Highland High School – U.S. Naval Academy Prep School

The service academies include the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York; the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York; the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; and the United States Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, Rhode Island.