Kean Hosts Annual Service Academy Send-Off Reception for NJ-07 Students
Contact: Riley Pingree
(June 13, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his annual Service Academy Send-Off Reception on May 28, 2025, at Raritan Valley Community College to recognize 16 students from New Jersey’s 7th District. Each student received a nomination from Congressman Kean and subsequently was offered an appointment to attend a United States Service Academy as part of the Class of 2029.
Each year, Members of Congress have the honor of nominating high school seniors for admission to the U.S Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy. All applicants must meet strict qualifications and undergo a rigorous selection process, including an interview with Congressman Kean’s independent Academy Review Board.
In addition to the send-off reception, Congressman Kean hosted an information session the same evening for high school students interested in applying for a Service Academy nomination. Representatives from all five U.S. Service Academies shared insights into their programs and the admissions processes.
Congressman Kean’s office has opened its 2025 online application for students seeking a Service Academy nomination. The application deadline is October 17, 2025. For more information, visit his website HERE.
“Congratulations to the 16 outstanding students from across our district who will be joining the ranks of cadets and midshipmen at our nation’s premier Service Academies,” said Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. “These young men and women have answered the call to serve and will soon begin their journey as future leaders in our Armed Forces. It is a tremendous privilege to be a part of this process, and I wish each of them great success as they embark on this honorable path of preparing to serve our nation with courage and distinction.”
Students Appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point:
Turner Boyle of Somerville
Emma Ciocon of Bridgewater
Abraham Cunningham of Basking Ridge
Gabrielle Drucks of Budd Lake
John Farabee of Lebanon
Emma Ferraro of Westfield
Matthew Levanda of Branchburg
Kabir Srivastav of Westfield
Students Appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy:
Cormac Flanagan of Phillipsburg
Caedyn Ricciardi of Sparta
Ryan Swan of Basking Ridge
Student Appointed to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
- Sullivan Dunn of Mendham
Students Appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy:
Colin Belfield of Gillette
Bobby Cusimano of Whitehouse Station
Ryan Daly of Westfield
Advik Joshi of Bridgewater
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