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Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) today announced the acceptance of La Vernia High School senior Alyssa Tamburo into the United States Air Force Academy for the fall 2017 academic semester.

Congressman Cuellar presents La Vernia High School senior Alyssa Tamburo with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition on Monday in honor of being accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Each year, Congressman Cuellar provides service academy nominations as one step in the military academies’ application process. Nominees must participate in a lengthy review process that evaluates their academic history, leadership skills, extracurricular activities and personal accomplishments.

“Nominating students from the 28th District of Texas to military service academies is a responsibility I take very seriously,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Every year, over 12,000 students meet the requirements for application into these academies and only 1,000 actually receive offers of appointment. I am very proud of Alyssa, as are her parents, friends, and teachers, because not only has she excelled in school, but she has made the decision to serve her country. Alyssa had an impressive application and will certainly La Vernia very proud.”

About Alyssa Tamburo

Daughter of Michael and Lesley Tamburo, Alyssa was recently nominated by Congressman Cuellar and accepted into the United States Air Force Academy for the fall semester of 2017, where she will be receiving an education worth approximately $400,000.

Alyssa has maintained a 4.0 GPA and ranks first in her class. She is currently the vice president of the La Vernia Speech and Debate Team, and a member of the National Honor Society, the National Forensics League and the Model UN for her school. She received the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence. Alyssa also volunteers with the Special Olympics, the La Vernia Fire Department and the Newcomers Fair, where she helps welcome and provides information to new students at La Vernia ISD.