ESCONDIDO, CA – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has announced six outstanding students from California’s 48th Congressional District received appointments to the U.S. Service Academies.
“On behalf of our community, I congratulate these remarkable young students on their distinguished appointments. I trust they will go on to serve this country with courage and commitment. We are all eager to see the illustrious leaders they will become,” Rep. Issa said.
Each year, members of the U.S. House and Senate nominate high school seniors from their community for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies. Nominees were reviewed by a panel of local community members.
Congressman Issa hosted a congratulatory breakfast with the students and their families, in addition to military community members.
Air Force Academy
- Kelsey Ko
Kelsey resides in Temecula and will graduate from the ICL Academy. She is the Team Captain of her tennis team and earned the MVP award for her outstanding play. Kelsey is also a member of the National Honor Society.
- Sawyer Dann
Sawyer resides in Poway and will graduate from Classical Academy High School. He participates in varsity Track and Field, Soccer and Football. An Eagle Scout, Sawyer is also a member of the National Honor Society.
U.S. Military Academy/West Point
- Jett Bunch
Jett resides in Murrieta and will graduate from Vista Murrieta High School. He plays varsity Rugby and Football, where he is Team Captain for each sport. He is also his distinguished Class President.
- Timothy Ry
Timony resides in Poway and is a graduate of Poway High School. He attended the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets program and participated in Track and Field and Color Guard.
- Elyor Muhammadiyev
Elyor is from Murrieta and a 2023 graduate of Murrieta High School. He participated in the Naval Sea Cadet program.
Merchant Marine Academy
- Maximus Cruz
Maximus is from Julian and attends Julian Union High School. Maximus serves as Student Council Treasurer and plays varsity Football and Baseball.
