WARREN, Ohio - Congressman Tim Ryan has announced at a Sunday morning reception at the Trumbull County Veterans' Service Commission, the 13 local students who have been nominated to attend national military academies in 2020.

"One of the most sacred duties of a member of Congress is to nominate our best and brightest to our nation's military academies. Once again, this is a very impressive group of applicants," Congressman Ryan said. "These academies serve to develop our young people into leaders not only in our military, but also in our community. Our future is bright in their hands, and I am grateful to have the privilege to nominate such dedicated and inspiring students."

Each nominee completed an application and interviewed with the 13th District Nomination Committee.

The following candidates were nominated:

Joseph Bruno
Son of Jessica Archer
Canfield High School
TheUnited States Military Academy at West Point

Spencer Clark
Daughter of Richard & Lisa Clark
Clark Classical Academy & Kent State University
The United States Naval Academy

Matthew Dunlany
Son of Joseph & Jeanette Dunlany
Boardman High School
The United States Merchant Marine Academy

Samuel Dutt
Son of Earl & Amy Dutt
Woodridge High School
The United States Air Force Academy

Elizabeth Gajski
Daughter of Francis & Christine Gajski
Howland High School
The United States Naval Academy

Jackson Gallagher
Son of Thomas & Stephanie Gallagher
Cuyahoga Falls High School & University of Akron
The United States Naval Academy

Nathaniel Hall
Son of Thomas & Amanda Hall
Streetsboro High School
The United States Naval Academy

Carissa Hartley
Daughter of Brent & Judith Hartley
Austintown Fitch High School & Youngstown State University
The United States Air Force Academy

Ava Izenour
Daughter of Josh & Michelle Izenour
Poland Seminary High School
The United States Naval Academy

Carson Lewis
Son of John & Eva Lewis
Howland High School
The United States Naval Academy

Nathaniel Longberry
Son of Joshua & Talia Longberry
Niles McKinley High School & Youngstown State University
The United States Naval Academy

Madison Schaefer
Daughter of Chris & Maria Schaefer
Howland High School
The United States Air Force Academy

Jason Wilson, Jr.
Son of Jason & Leah Marie Wilson
Poland Seminary High School & Youngstown States University
The United States Air Force Academy