Metro atlanta students appointed

Nearly 20 students from across Georgia will attend the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy after being recommended by U.S. Sen. David Perdue.

That includes two students from Atlanta and five from the surrounding suburbs, according to a release from Perdue’s office.

“These young women and men have excelled in academics, shown a high level of physical fitness, and demonstrated the moral and ethical values it takes to succeed in our Armed Services,” Perdue said. “Now, they will spend the next four years preparing to lead America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. This is a testament of their willingness to face challenges, deal with adversity, and serve our country. I have no doubt they will rise to meet the challenges of our time.”

Students wishing to attend one of the nation’s service academies must receive a recommendation from a member of Congress to be admitted.

The students who will enter service academies in the fall by

Perdue’s recommendation are:

U.S. Air Force Academy

■ Sung O of Columbus

■ Anthony Odom o f McDonough

■ Payton Rawson of Lawrenceville

■ Kyle Samuels of Statesboro

U.S. Military Academy

■ Bliss Hutchings of Brunswick

■ Emmi Schakat of Blairsville

■ Paris Williams of Atlanta

■David Woodward of Alpharetta

■ Paul Stanley of Atlanta

U.S. Naval Academy

■ Krystyna Bartocci of Evans ■ Julia Davis of Warner Robins ■ Wyatt Redmond of Cataula ■ Emma Slavens of Columbus ■ Sarah Sorensen of Kennesaw

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

■ Ian Blankenship of McRae

■ Kathryn Brewer of Buford

■ Tim Leurart of Ball Ground iettaBlaine McDonough of Mar

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CONTRIBUTED Lt. Col. Ken Konstanzer, Julia Davis, Payton Rawson, Sung O, Anthony Odom, Kyle Samuels, Emmi Schakat, Tim Leurart, Kathryn Brewer and Second Lt. Trey Grindley.