June 5, 2025 - Whether they are following in the footsteps of family members or pursuing their own path, 63 recent Comal ISD graduates have committed to serving in the U.S. military either through enlistment, accepting an ROTC scholarship or by appointment to a military academy.
Pieper High School graduate Reagan Turman is the first student from PHS to receive an appointment to a military academy. She will attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy where she will be a part of the track team.
“It’s an honor to be the first Pieper student to receive an appointment to a military academy,” says Turman. “I am proud to be an example to others and hope to inspire others to serve.”
During her four years at PHS, Turman was involved in the Navy National Defense Cadet Corps, track team, Student 2 Student, student council, Key Club and the National Honor Society. Her involvement helped her gain leadership skills which she now hopes to further develop at the Merchant Marine Academy.
“I have been drawn to serving my country, and through the academy, I can choose to serve in any branch of the military upon graduation,” continues Turman whose grandfather served in the U.S. Air Force. “I want to be part of something that is bigger than myself, and I want others to look up to me as an example.”
Turman will study logistics and security at the academy with plans to join the Coast Guard in search and rescue, eventually putting her leadership skills to work with the government.
Below, find a list of Comal ISD students who have chosen to serve in the military.
Comal ISD Students Choosing Military Service
U.S. Air Force
- Easton Elmquist, PHS
- Chance Espinoza, DHS
- Nathan Janssen, DHS
- Brandt Kelso, CHS
- Jordyn Martin, CLHS
- Josue Perez, DHS
- Kevin Rawls, SVHS
- Josiah Reaux, DHS
U.S. Army
- Nathan Andrews, CLHS
- Joshua Bryan, CLHS
- Michael Bryant, CLHS
- Emma Cuencar, DHS
- Aryanna Kupke, CLHS
- Randi Moore, DHS
- Connor Starjak, DHS
U.S. Army National Guard
- Erika Arzu, SVHS
- Esmy Arzu, SVHS
- Christopher Barboza, DHS
- Jonah Burns, CHS
- Austin Guinn, DHS
- Damien Newkirk, CHS
- Giovanni Pecina, DHS
- Kayla Saenz, DHS
- Cheyenne Velasquez, DHS
U.S. Coast Guard
- Liliana Beierschmitt, SVHS
- Grahm Cone, CHS
- Kolton King, DHS
- Evelyn Stevens, CLHS
U.S. Marine Corps
- Hayden Barnard, MECHS
- Caleb Dunn, CLHS
- Michael Martinez, CHS
- John Meredith, CLHS
- Daniel Vidaurri, PHS
U.S. Navy
- Joshua Dykhouse, PHS
- Sariah Escobedo, CHS
- Connor Gomez, PHS
- Violet Gould, HCCPHS
- Mikayla Green, CHS
- Naomi Green, CHS
- Abren Ham, CHS
- Mason Leeves, CHS
- Kalab Lopez, CHS
- Chloe Kriegel, DHS
- Sheyenne Martinez, CHS
- Peyton Miller, DHS
- Isaiah Nelson, SVHS
- Oscar Silvesan, SVHS
- Jozie Steele, DHS
Texas National Guard
- Kanyon Clancy, CLHS
- Robert Ellis, CLHS
- Abigail Velez Perez, CLHS
ROTC Scholarship
- Michael Davisson, CHS – Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship. Will attend Texas A&M University to study agriculture leadership and join the Corps of Cadets. His scholarship will cover tuition and all living expenses for total of $180,000.
- Madelyn Kruzick, SVHS, Army ROTC Scholarship (Nurse Option). Will attend Texas A&M University to study nursing. Her scholarship will cover tuition, fees and books with a monthly stipend for living expenses for a total of $200,000.
- David Pemberton, SVHS, Army ROTC Scholarship (Nurse Option). Will attend Tarleton State University to study nursing. His scholarship will cover tuition, fees and books with a monthly stipend for living expenses for a total of $200,000.
U.S. Military Academy Appointments
U.S. Air Force Academy
- Alexa Bowers, SVHS
- Storm Pena, DHS
- Cade Spradling, SVHS, has committed to play football for the academy.
- Emelia Storey, CHS
- Kaden Vincent, CHS
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Markus Arvidson, DHS
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
- Noah Chandler, CLHS, has committed to play football for the academy
- Reagan Turman, PHS, has committed to run track for the academy and is the frst military appointee for PHS.
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
- Tapiwanashe Hananda, CHS, has committed to play football for the academy.
Photo descriptions
-Three Canyon High School students received appointments to attend military academies. Pictured from left is Kaden Vincent who will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, Tapiwanashe Hananda who will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Emelia Storey who will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy.
-Michael Davisson from Canyon High School received a Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship totaling $180,000. He will attend Texas A&M University. He is pictured here with his parents, Amber and Dustin Davisson.
-Brandt Kelso from Canyon High School is enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He is pictured here surrounded by family and friends during military signing day.
-Madelyn Kruzick from Smithson Valley High School received an Army ROTC Scholarship totaling $200,000. She will attend Texas A&M University. She is pictured here with her family during military signing day.
-David Pemberton from Smithson Valley High School received an Army ROTC Scholarship totaling $200,000. He will attend Tarleton State University. He is pictured here with his family during military signing day.
-Reagan Turman became the first student from Pieper High School to receive an appointment to attend a military academy. She has been appointed to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. She is pictured here with her family during military signing day.
-Pictured from left is Markus Arvidson from Davenport High School who received an appointment to attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
-Canyon Lake High School military signing day.