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27 new troopers graduate

December 26, 2018
                    Lieutenant Colonel Eric T. Olson, acting superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 27 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on December 21. The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. in the Academy gymnasium. The 106th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 2, 2018, to begin the 25-week training to become a trooper. The new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on January 7, 2019.
                    Governor Michael L. Parson provided the keynote address during the graduation ceremony. Missouri Department of Public Safety Director Sandra K. Karsten served as a special guest speaker and Lt. Col. Eric T. Olson also addressed the class. The Honorable Roy L. Richter, Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District, administered the Oath of Office to the new troopers. Dean Roger K. McMillian, vice president of College Affairs for Mineral Area College, conferred an Associate of Applied Science to 16 of the new troopers. Troop F Color Guard presented and retired the colors. Trooper Orry R. Baker, Troop C, sang the national anthem. Minister Eric Bridges, Delray Christian Church, Delray, WV, provided the invocation and benediction.
                    Four class awards were presented during the graduation ceremony. The recruits accumulated points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and academics throughout their 25 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest number of points in each category earned the respective award. Trooper Thomas A. Reents earned the physical fitness award. Trooper Nathan L. Vines earned the firearms award. Trooper Gavin C. Leach earned the academic award. Trooper Michael T. McCoy accepted the Superintendent’s Award, which is presented to the person with the most points overall.
                    Local Austin L. Royster, of Monett, graduated and will join Troop A, Zone 12, in Johnson County.
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    • New Cox Monett opens Jan. 22
    • Renovations complete at Roaring River Hatchery
    • Highway work planned at Pea Ridge Military Park
    • Flood Insurance for Cassville?
    • County 2021 Budget Hearing Scheduled
    • Graves named to dean's list
    • Cassville 2020 tax revenue up
    • COVID-19 situational update
    • Wheaton Homecoming Candidates Announced
    • Area Boy Scout troops donate popcorn
    • Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas crowned at CHS
    • December "Students of the Month" at Southwest Elementary
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