Politics & Government

McCarthy Nominates Pair of Chaminade Students to U.S. Service Academies

Daniel Caniano and Robert Wisniewski nominated to attend United States Military Academy.

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy recently announced her office’s appointees to the various U.S. military service academies, such as the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in Nassau County and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

A total of 10 nominees from the fourth congressional district were appointed after a rigorous application and interview process looking at various factors like academic performance and extra-curricular activities.

“These young men and women, along with our current forces serving around the globe, are our next Greatest Generation – smart, patriotic, brave, and selfless,” Rep. McCarthy said in a statement. “Their examples bring confidence that our nation is in good hands for the future.”

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The list of nominees include Daniel Caniano of East Williston and Robert Wisniewski of Floral Park, both of whom are Chaminade High School graduates and will enroll in the United States Military Academy at West Point in the fall.

The complete list of this year’s appointees, including their hometowns and current schools, are as follows:

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United States Military Academy at West Point

  • Dillon Burke (Rockville Centre; Xavier High School)
  • Daniel Caniano (East Williston; Chaminade High School)
  • Danielle Cuomo (Valley Stream; Valley Stream Central High School)
  • Peter Grieco (North Bellmore; Valley Forge Military Academy & College)
  • Robert Wisniewski (Floral Park; Chaminade High School)

United States Naval Academy at Annapolis

  • Christian Camarillo (South Hempstead; Naval Academy Preparatory School)
  • Thomas Gorman (Garden City; University of Richmond)
  • Arjun Sharma (New Hyde Park; Great Neck South High School)

United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs

  • Oscar Zegarra (Baldwin; Baldwin Senior High School)

United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point

  • Oliver Weber (Garden City; Garden City High School)


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