Sen. Inouye Press Release

INOUYE ANNOUNCES NOMINEES
TO U.S. SERVICES ACADEMIES

February 2, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C.–United States Senator Daniel K. Inouye announced today his nominations to the United States service academies for the class entering in July 2000. Nominees were selected on the basis of test scores, academic records, letters of recommendation, extra-curricular activities, and personal interviews.

"I am most pleased and honored to recommend these fine young students to our nation's service academies," Senator Inouye said. "They have demonstrated leadership, excellence and a sense of duty, and I am confident they will represent the State of Hawaii and their respective communities with dignity."

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PRINCIPAL NOMINEE:

  • Philemon Sakamoto of Hilo High School, son of Bruce and Isa Sakamoto.

    Competitive Alternates:

  • Andrew Tamanaha of Damien Memorial High School, son of Morris and Judith Tamanaha.

  • John Baker of King Kekaulike High School, son of James and Catherine Baker.

  • Krista Yorita of St. Andrew's Priory, daughter of Carl and Patricia Yorita.

    U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY PRINCIPAL NOMINEE:

  • Emily LaCaille of Kalaheo High School, daughter of Jon and Bette LaCaille.

    Competitive Alternates:

  • Albert Lee of Mid-Pacific Institute, son of David and Sarah Lee.

  • Skyler Munekata of Punahou School, son of William and Judith Munekata.

    U.S. NAVAL PRINCIPAL NOMINEE:

  • Ryan Souza of Mid-Pacific Institute, son of Robert and Diana Souza.

    Competitive Alternates:

  • Kimberly Matsui of Ka'u High School, daughter of Michael and Kauakilihuneonalani Matsui.

  • John Hill of Kalaheo High School, son of John and Ziporah Hill.

  • Vera Simms of Mililani High School, daughter of Henry and Sandra Simms.

    U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY NOMINEES:

  • Aleta Prose of LaPietra, Hawaii School for Girls, daughter of Mark and Carmella Prose.

  • Ryan Souza of Mid-Pacific Institute, son of Robert and Diana Souza.

  • Vera Simms of Mililani High School, daughter of Henry and Sandra Simms.

  • Marc Contee of Iolani School, son of Leroy and Sukhdev Contee.

  • Kimberly Matsui of Ka'u High School, daughter of Michael and Kauakilihuneonalani Matsui.

    Media note: For biographies of the nominees, please call Sandi Skousen at 202-224-3934.

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