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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend January 5, 2006 Students selected for service acadamies U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., has announced the nomination of six local Oregonians for acceptance to prestigious United States service academies. Robert Hayward and Nathan Lee, both of Central Point, Adam Lindgren of Gold Hill, and Andrew Soltis, Sean Wilmarth, and Jacob Wilson, all of Medford, have been chosen by based on their academic performance, athletic participation, extracurricular involvement and character. A service academy nominating committee made up of retired military officers in Oregon’s 2nd District assisted Walden in his selection of candidates. Hayward was nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) and the U.S. Military Academy (USMA); Lee to the USMA and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA); Lindgren to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA); Soltis to the USAFA, USNA and USMA; Wilmarth to the USNA, USMA and USMMA; and Wilson to the USAFA, USMMA and USNA. Hayward is a senior at Crater High School where he maintains a 3.94 grade-point average and is ranked second in his graduating class. In addition to serving as captain of the hockey team, Hayward is active in soccer, National Honor Society and went to Boys State. Outside of school, Hayward is active in his church’s youth group, is a certified scuba diver and enjoys working with remote control cars and planes. Lee is a senior at Cascade Christian High School and maintains a 3.81 grade-point average. He is president of the student body and captain of both the track and cross country teams, for which he has earned First Team All-Conference awards. Additionally, he is involved with football, 4-H, chorus and his church’s youth group and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. Lindgren is a senior at Crater High School and maintains a 3.25 grade-point average. He serves as 4-H president and is a camp counselor while also participating in football, wrestling, Key Club and his church’s youth group. Lindgren enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and raising pigs and sheep. Advertisement Soltis is also a senior at Cascade Christian High School and maintains a 3.71 grade-point average. He is a Scholar Athlete, participating in football, track, soccer and golf, and a Distinguished Christian High School Student. Soltis is also active in National Honor Society, band, Sparrow Club, Math Team and his church’s youth group. Wilmarth graduated from high school in 2005 with a 3.75 grade-point average and as captain of the cross country team. He currently attends San Diego State University where he participates in Navy ROTC. Wilson is a senior at North Medford High School where he maintains a grade-point average of 3.46. Active in Civil Air Patrol, Wilson has received the Wright Brothers Award and is a Bravo Flight Sergeant. He also plays tennis and his active in his church’s youth group. Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2005 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker dvd-r Distance Education Computer Security Cheap Website Hosting Discount Hotel Reservations Online Pharmacy Myspace Home Equity Loans Windermere Van Vleet Deep Muscle Stimulator Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Student Loans High End Computers Online Casino News Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Salvia Divinorum Online Casino Fundraisers Advertisement s