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July 23, 2010
EMPHASIS: MSHP Commissions 27 New Troopers


Twenty-seven Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today in Jefferson City, MO. They will report for duty on August 9, 2010. The 91st Recruit Class reported to the Academy on February 1, 2010. Graduation ceremonies for the 91st Recruit Class were held at the Academy today.

During today’s graduation ceremony, Colonel Tim Fitch, of the St. Louis County Police Department, addressed the class. The Honorable Patricia Breckenridge, Supreme Court of Missouri, administered the Oath of Office to the new troopers. Pastor Michael Neff, Calvary Temple Assembly of God, St. Charles, MO, gave the invocation and benediction. The Troop F Honor Guard presented and retired the colors, and Cpl. Andrew A. Henry, Troop H, sang the national anthem.

Seven of the new troopers received an associate’s of applied science degree from Mineral Area College based on their course work at the Academy. Dean Gil Kennon, vice president of college affairs for Mineral Area College, was present to confer these degrees.

Four class awards were presented. 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 earns the respective award. The Physical Fitness Award went to Trooper Quinton L. DiNovi. The Firearms Award went to Trooper Craig D. Fieser. Trooper Brandon M. Parker earned the Academic Award for the class. The Superintendent’s Award for overall achievement was presented to Trooper Trenton L. Rhea.

Listed below are the names, hometowns, and first assignments for members of the 91st Recruit Class:

Name, Hometown, First Assignment
1. Nicholas J. Borgmeyer, Jefferson City, MO, Troop F, Cooper/Howard Counties
2. Angela M. Coval, St. Peters, MO, Troop C, St. Charles County
3. Quinton L. DiNovi, Villa Ridge, MO, Troop C, St. Louis County
4. Ralicia A. Feuerborn, Brookline, MO, Troop I, Phelps/Maries Counties
5. Craig D. Fieser, Springfield, MO, Troop C, St. Louis County
6. Charles D. Gullett, DeSoto, MO, Troop C, Jefferson County
7. Brandon A. Hall, Rogersville, MO, Troop C, St. Louis County
8. Kelly M. Hoover, Kingsville, MO, Troop B, Lewis/Knox Counties
9. Kyle J. Isenberg, Springfield, MO, Troop C, St. Louis County
10. Daniel T. Kline, Rogersville, MO, Troop F, Audrain County
11. Austin D. Lindgren, St. Charles, MO, Troop C, St. Charles County
12. Barbara M. Littrell, Royal Oak, MI, Troop B, Sullivan/Putnam Counties
13. Jeremy R. McCurdy, St. James, MO, Troop C, Franklin County
14. Gregory R. Moravec, Belvidere, IL, Troop I, Dent County
15. Andrew P. Neff, Wentzville, MO, Troop C, St. Charles County
16. Elisha A. Pape, Eureka, MO, Troop C, St. Louis County
17. Brandon M. Parker, Branson, MO, Troop A, Henry County
18. David A. Paulsen, Lincoln, MO, Troop F, Montgomery County
19. Trenton L. Rhea, Platte City, MO, Troop A, Henry County
20. Joshua R. Summers, Archie, MO, Troop C, Franklin County
21. Brett D. Tappendorf, Altamont, IL, Troop B, Clark/Scotland Counties
22. Bruce E. Thoman, Nixa, MO, Troop B, Monroe/Randolph Counties
23. Evan M. VanWinkle, Van Buren, MO, Troop C, Jefferson County
24. Paul V. Volkmer, Rolla, MO, Troop G, Howell/Oregon Counties
25. Steven J. Washabaugh, Jefferson City, MO, Troop C, St. Charles County
26. Paul R. Wells, Salem, MO, Troop G, Carter/Reynolds Counties
27. Jasmine D. Whittler, Springfield, MO, Troop C, St. Charles County



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