Crawford Nominates Four to Service Academies

Jonesboro, AR. – U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-1) announced today his nomination of four students to service academies this year. The students, their schools, parents, and academies are listed below.

Representative Crawford said U.S. service academies play a vital role in training the next generation of leaders. Crawford, who is the son of an Air Force officer, served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician in the Army. Representative Crawford realizes the importance of the leadership and character that the academies impart to their candidates.

“I’m extremely proud of the depth of character and discipline exhibited by these young people from our 1st District of Arkansas,” Representative Crawford said. “Our nation’s service academies are looking for the best and brightest of the rising generations to serve, and I know that the 1st District will be well represented by Kate, Seth, Sean, and Max. Congratulations to you all.”

Kate Junkersfeld, Pocahontas High School
Parents: Jeff and Leah Evers
U.S. Air Force Academy
 
Seth Wagoner, Hoxie High School
Parents: Chris and Barbara Wagoner
U.S. Military Academy
 
Sean Jernigan, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Parents: Edward and Carrie Jernigan
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Military Academy
 
Max Guerriero, of Jonesboro (Laurel Spring School)
Parents: Michael and Hilairy Guerriero
U.S. Naval Academy