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On Thursday, April 24^th, Congressman Henry Cuellar joined IDEA Preparatory School Donna to announce that Brandon Lau, a high school senior that he nominated has been accepted to the United State Air Force Academy. 

“I would like to congratulate Brandon for his acceptance into the prestigious United States Air Force Academy,” said Congressman Cuellar. “His leadership skills, excellent grades and test scores, and extensive volunteer service made him stand out among a group of competitive candidates for the Academy. I am certain he will serve his country and District 28 as a role model and a leader in the Air Force. I wish Brandon the best of luck.”

Rep. Cuellar congratulates IDEA Preparatory Donna student, Brandon Lau, on his acceptance to the United States Air Force Academy.  Rep. Cuellar nominated Brandon to the service academy in 2013.

Brandon Lau, a senior at IDEA Preparatory School Donna, was recently accepted into the United States Air Force Academy for the fall semester of 2014. Brandon spent a large portion of his high school career developing intellectually, physically, and philanthropically.  He maintained a 3.96 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society and will graduate with an International Baccalaureate Diploma.  Brandon is also captain of the Varsity Cross Country team and the Academic Decathlon team.  Furthermore, he has volunteered a number of hours at the McAllen Medical Center, Mission Veterinarian Hospital and at St. John of the Fields Catholic Church.

For more information on the nomination process and U.S. Service Academies, visit /students/serviceacademynominations.htm.