Staten Island students receive appointments to U.S. military academies | It’s good news!

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis presented awards to students who were nominated — and ultimately received appointments — to United States military academies.

The presentation took place at the Marine Corps League Detachment 246 in Sunnyside.

Nominations are based on evaluations including factors such as academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, physical aptitude, character, motivation, and the results of interviews.

Congratulations are in order for:

Queenie Escalera, who was appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Queenie graduated from Susan Wagner High School two years ago and spent the last year at a Navy College Prep School.

Jacob Saladis was appointed to the United States Naval Academy, having graduated from Susan Wagner High School this year.

Kevin Wong was appointed to the United States Naval Academy and graduated from Susan Wagner High School this year.

Santino Lombardi was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy and graduated from New Dorp High School this year.

Salvatore Agro was appointed to United States Military Academy (West Point), having graduated from St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School this year.

Not pictured is Augus Li, who was appointed to the United States Naval Academy and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School this year.

Students who are interested in learning more about the application and nomination process to military academies should visit Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis’s website at https://malliotakis.house.gov/