Congressman Henry Cuellar today announced that Caroline Elizabeth Lopez and Kevin Michael Beauchemin, both of Schertz, and Daniel A. Slade, formerly of San Antonio, have accepted appointments to join the 2013 class of the United States Military Service Academies.

Congressman Cuellar provides service academy nominations as one step in the military academies’ application process. To earn a nomination, students participate in a lengthy review process that evaluates their academic histories, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.

“These exceptional students represent some of the best that Texas has to offer,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Their leadership skills, academic strengths, moral character, and commitment to duty are exactly what our military services need to succeed in today’s challenging world. I offer my sincere congratulations to these students and wish them the best in their service to our country.”

Caroline Lopez is a graduate of Samuel Clemens High School and has accepted an appointment to United States Naval Academy. Ms. Lopez has been involved in the Clemens High School Marching Band, Concert Band, and Cheerleading Squad, and is ranked third in her class.

Kevin Beauchemin is a graduate of Randolph High School and has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Mr. Beauchemin has been a varsity power lifter for four years and became the first three-year drum major in his school’s history.

Daniel Slade is a graduate of Aviano High School and has accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. Mr. Slade has been a member of both the Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track teams, an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, and is ranked eighth in his class.

Residents of the Texas 28th Congressional District who would like to learn more about Congressman Cuellar’s service academy nomination program or to receive a nomination application can visit / or contact Loretta Kerner at 1-877-780-0028.

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Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the U.S. House Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Government Oversight & Reform Committees in the 111th Congress. Accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development, and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Senior Whip and member of the Blue Dog Coalition.