– Submitted by the office of Congressman Rick Larsen

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced his three principal nominees to the military service academies. The nominees, from Lopez Island, Arlington and Sedro-Woolley, will be granted spots in the academies this coming fall pending successful completion of their final year of high school. Larsen will also make 24 other nominations to the academies.

“Our communities are home to so many talented and dedicated young people, and it is my privilege each year to nominate exemplary students to attend military service academies. I am always impressed by our students’ many academic and personal achievements, and this year is no different. I applaud these bright young women and men for choosing to apply their talents at military academies and pledging their service to our country,” Larsen said.

Harrison P. Goodrich of Lopez Island will be Larsen’s principal nominee to the U.S. Naval Academy. Goodrich is ranked number one in his class and serves on the student council at Lopez Island High School. He is a varsity athlete in four sports, serving as captain of both the football and baseball teams. He is a volunteer firefighter and a Student Emergency Medical Services member, assisting with the Island paramedics and EMTs.

Anna J. Fujinaka of Arlington will be Larsen’s principal nominee to the U.S. Military Academy. Fujinaka attends Everett Community College. She is a member of the Civil Air Patrol where she serves as the Arlington Composite Squadron Cadet Commander and has received numerous awards. Fujinaka volunteers with the Arlington Food Bank and practices kick boxing and mixed martial arts at the Arlington Kickboxing Academy.

William W. Wing of Sedro-Woolley will be Larsen’s principal nominee to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Wing is a member of the National Honor Society at Sedro-Woolley High School and is active in the community, as a three sport varsity athlete. Wing is a member of the Civil Air Patrol, serving as the Cadet Squadron Commander and the Aerospace Education Officer. He volunteers with the Mission Aviation Training Academy. Wing also has his private pilot’s license.