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July 13, 2007
EMPHASIS: 86th Recruit Class Graduates From Patrol Academy

Thirty-six new Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today in Jefferson City, MO. They will report for duty on July 30, 2007. The 86th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on January 8, 2007.

Graduation ceremonies for the 86th Recruit Class were held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 13, 2007, on the south lawn of Missouri’s Capitol. This is the first time since 1931 a recruit class has assembled there. On November 23, 1931, the 1st Recruit Class reassembled in Jefferson City for final instructions before departing to patrol their respective areas.

During today’s graduation ceremony, Governor Matt Blunt addressed the class. The Honorable Gary Kamp, 32nd Circuit Court, administered the Oath of Office to the new troopers. Rev. Durwin Kicker, First Baptist Church in Marshfield, MO, gave the invocation and benediction.

Thirteen of the new troopers received an associate’s of applied science degree from Mineral Area College based on their course work at the Academy. Four class awards were presented. The recruits accumulated points toward graduation in the categories of physical fitness, firearms, and academics throughout their 27 weeks at the Academy. The person with the highest number of points in each category earns the respective award. The Physical Fitness Award went to Trooper Benjamin R. Hilliard. The Firearms Award went to Trooper Adam J. Webb. Trooper Amy K. Stagner earned the Academic Award for the class. The Superintendent’s Award for overall achievement was presented to Trooper Ricky J. Chapman.

Listed below are the names, hometowns, and first assignments for members of the 86th Recruit Class:

Name, Hometown, First Assignment (Troop/Zone/County)

Timothy A. Barrett, Carthage, MO, Troop D, Zone 14, Barry County
Zackery K. Bryan, Lamar, MO, Troop A, Zone 16, Benton County
Ricky J. Chapman, Pleasant Hope, MO, Troop A, Zone 16, Benton County
Jeffrey T. Day, Carthage, MO, Troop B, Zone 3, Linn/Chariton Counties
John C. Gilliland, Ludlow, MO, Troop H, Zone 6, Buchanan/Andrew Counties
Trent J. Haley, Carterville, IL, Troop B, Zone 4, Putnam/Sullivan Counties
Dimechi H. Herring, Cape Girardeau, MO, Troop C, Zone 3, South St. Louis County
Benjamin R. Hilliard, Norwood, MO, Troop H, Zone 3, Harrison/Gentry Counties
Mason B. Hollis, Springfield, MO, Troop A, Zone 16, Benton County
Terry M. James, Jackson, MO, Troop E, Zone 11, Stoddard County
Steven B. Johnson, Jefferson City, MO, Troop F, Zone 8, Callaway County
Christopher A. Kimes, West Plains, MO, Troop I, Zone 7, Dent County
Paul C. Long, Wellsville, MO, Troop C, Zone 5, Pike/Lincoln Counties
Garrett J. Loring, Springfield, MO, Troop C, Zone 2, North St. Louis County
Dustin L. Lyle, Republic, MO, Troop H, Zone 5, Buchanan/Andrew Counties
Ryan J. Marquart, Wildwood, MO, Troop C, Zone 2, North St. Louis County
John P. Masters, St. Louis, MO, Troop C, Zone 9, St. Charles County
Joshua J. McDonald, Rolla, MO, Troop I, Zone 9, Crawford County
Aimee N. McMahon, Waynesville, MO, Troop I, Zone 2, Phelps/Maries Counties
Adam N. Miller, Jackson, MO, Troop C, Zone 4, South St. Louis County
Manuel D. Miranda, Belton, MO, Troop A, Zone 14, Bates County
Dustin N. Morey, Sedalia, MO, Troop F, Zone 4, Audrain County
Joshua D. Owens, Warrensburg, MO, Troop A, Zone 6 Jackson County
Cary F. Porter, Kirksville, MO, Troop B, Zone 11, Randolph/Monroe Counties
Brooks A. Pratt, Sikeston, MO, Troop E, Zone 8 Pemiscot/New Madrid Counties
Terrance B. Ritter, Columbia, MO, Troop H, Zone 2, Nodaway/Worth Counties
Jason D. Roe, Springfield, MO, Troop F, Zone 12, Gasconade/Osage Counties
Jared W. Servais, Springfield, MO, Troop C, Zone 10, Franklin County
Amy K. Stagner, Festus, MO, Troop E, Zone 13, Iron/Madison Counties
Patrick D. Sublette, Rush Hill, MO, Troop F, Zone 10, Boone County
Derek K. Sullivan, Clark, MO, Troop F, Zone 4, Audrain County
Christopher M. Turner, Chandlerville, IL, Troop C, Zone 9, St. Charles County
Justin W. Turner, Hartville, MO, Troop F, Zone 8, Callaway County
Joshua C. Utz, Gower, MO, Troop A, Zone 9, Lafayette County
Adam J. Webb, Braymer, MO, Troop H, Troop 1, Holt/Atchison Counties
Scott B. White, Carthage, MO, Troop F, Zone 5, Camden/Miller Counties