MSHP Commissions 29 New Troopers, add 1
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
A Division Of The
Department of Public Safety
Public Information and Education Division - PO Box 568 - Jefferson City, MO 65102

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For further information please contact: Capt. J. Tim Hull
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December 18, 2009
EMPHASIS: MSHP Commissions 25 New Troopers


Twenty-five Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today in Jefferson City, MO. They will report for duty on January 4, 2010. The 90th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 1, 2009. Graduation ceremonies for the 90th Recruit Class were held at the Academy today.

During today’s graduation ceremony, Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster addressed the class. The Honorable Michael A. Wolff, Missouri Supreme Court, administered the Oath of Office to the new troopers. Reverend Frederick R. McDaniel, Troop A chaplain, gave the invocation and benediction. The Troop F Honor Guard presented and retired the colors, and Cpl. John H. Lueckenhoff, Troop D, sang the national anthem.

Nine 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 Adam S. Huskey. The Firearms Award went to Trooper Matthew J. Yoder. Trooper David A. Close earned the Academic Award for the class. The Superintendent’s Award for overall achievement was presented to Trooper Adam S. Huskey.

Listed below are the names, hometowns, and first assignments for members of the 90th Recruit Class:

Name, Hometown, First Assignment
Jason S. Albers, O’Fallon, IL, Troop C, Franklin County
Catherine M. Bishop, Marthasville, MO, Troop C, Franklin County
David A. Close, Washington, MO, Troop C, Franklin County
Jonathan M. Conrad, New London, MO, Troop C, Franklin County
Scott E. Culver, Kansas City, MO, Troop A, Platte County
John M. Harrison, St. Joseph, MO, Troop A, Platte County
R. Jayson Hastings, Lamar, MO, Troop A, Cass County
Dennis E. Hill, Moberly, MO, Troop A, Lafayette County
Adam S. Huskey, Festus, MO, Troop C, Jefferson County
Adam R. Johnson, Danforth, IL, Troop E, Butler County
Taremba Karizamimba, Kansas City, MO, Troop E, Pemiscot/New Madrid Counties
Michael K. Martin Jr., Rolla, MO, Troop E, Wayne County
Dennis D. Mathes, Kahoka, MO, Troop A, Saline County
Rickey I. McQuerrey II, Lawson, MO, Troop A, Clay
Karime T. McWilliams, Lee’s Summit, MO, Troop A, Jackson County
Jason D. Miller, Columbia, MO, Troop F, Montgomery County
Douglas W. Pfeifer II, Richland, MO, Troop A, Cass County
Jason W. Philpott, Springfield, MO, Troop I, Pulaski/Maries Counties
Roger P. Rudstrom Jr., Andover, MN, Troop A, Jackson County
Jacob R. Sellers, Mountain Grove, MO, Troop I, Phelps/Maries County
Jayson R. Spain, Jackson, MO, Troop E, Butler County
Cory M. Stauffer, Winnebago, MN, Troop I, Crawford County
Nathan D. Wallace, Preston, MO, Troop A, Saline County
George B. Wright, Conway, AR, Troop A, Cass County
Matthew J. Yoder, Springfield, MO, Troop A, Platte County

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