Congressman

Collin C. Peterson

Minnesota - 7th District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 1998
CONTACT: Dana Hagerty 202/225-2165

CONGRESSMAN PETERSON ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Collin C. Peterson (DFL-7th District) announced today that eleven students from the 7th District of Minnesota have been offered military appointments.

"It is an extreme honor to be chosen to fill a position at our nation's service academies," Peterson said. "I wish all of these students the best of luck in the future."

7th District students offered United States Military Academy appointments:

Dale Jon Hommerding of St. Cloud, son of Joseph and Joanne Hommerding.

Zachary Paul Lange of Fergus Falls, son of James and Christine Lange.

Stacy Jean Snow of Sartell, daughter of Thomas and Jean Hagmann.

7th District students offered United States Naval Academy appointments:

Trevor John Ritland of Moorhead, son of Tim and Val Ritland.

Andrew Burton Johnson of Hawley, son of Gary and Veronica Johnson.

7th District students offered United States Air Force Academy appointments:

Margaret Mary Breun of Alexandria, daughter of Leon and Janet Breun.

Anthony John Ewers of St. Cloud, son of Henry and Kathy Ewers.

Michael Mark Helgeson of Parkers Prairie, son of Mark and Barbara Helgeson.

Derek Steven Olson of Baudette, son of Steve and Jan Olson.

Jill Marie Pontius of Eagle Bend, daughter of James and Pamela Pontius.

Nicholas Francis Sammons of Brandon, son of Roger and Maxine Sammons. -30-