Right before the holiday, on Friday, Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 102 cadets have graduated from as the 165th Class from Pennsylvania State Police Academy.
The cadets graduating during a ceremony at the Academy in Hershey.
One of those cadets is from Mahanoy City and will be stationed in Jonestown, Lebanon County.
Colonel Evanchick told the cadets they have been given the tools needed to succeed. He said it is now up to them to apply what they have learned.
“I ask you to never compromise yourself or your fellow troopers, and always maintain your honor and integrity,” said Evanchick. “I have full faith in your abilities and devotion to protect and serve the residents and visitors of this commonwealth.”
Six cadets received special awards and recognition during Friday’s ceremony at Bishop McDevitt High School in Dauphin County:
- Cody J. Dugan received the Ronald M. Sharpe Leadership Award for exemplifying the qualities of leadership;
- Cole J. Zapf received the John K. Schafer Memorial Award for the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests;
- Casey L. Ward received the American Legion Award for all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications;
- Gage T. Fischer received the Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award for the highest level of academic achievement in the class;
- Kyle J. Morton received the Colonel Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award for the highest proficiency in driver safety training;
- Ryan G. Reilly received the Sergeant Charles B. Gesford High Pistol Award for the highest score on the department’s pistol qualification course.
The new troopers will report to the following stations on Jan. 3:Troop B, Belle Vernon
Cameron K. Allmendinger
Troop B, Uniontown
- Tyler E. Barry
- Jesse J. Gillespie
- Jeremy R. Miller
- Jordan L. Miller
- Jenna Mulet
- Alexander A. Nemec
- Derek D. Richards
Troop B, Waynesburg- Bo H. Ricci
- Mina L. Tomovich Thompson
Troop C, ClarionTroop C, Clearfield- Joseph DiPietro IV
- Alex T. Verne
Troop C, Lewis Run- Rex E. Martin Jr.
- Kyle J. Morton
- Joshua M. Perkins
Troop C, Marienville- Caleb A. Baxter
- Dylan R. Cyphert
Troop C, PunxsutawneyTroop C, Ridgway- Kaelie A. Fox
- Brendan D. Laird
- Joseph A. Tommelleo
Troop D. Kittanning- Anthony D. Bertoluzzi
- Joseph J. Daransky
- Andrew J. Dindinger
Troop D. New CastleTroop E, Corry- George D. Dufala III
- Elijah M. Kaufman
Troop F, Coudersport- Gage T. Fischer
- Ryan S. Querry
- Benjamin D. Sterling
- Luke T. Stutsman
Troop F, EmporiumTroop F, LamarTroop F, MansfieldTroop F, Milton- Timothy B. Hummel
- Casey L. Ward
Troop F, Montoursville- Evan R. Llanso
- Christopher S. Moore Jr.
Troop H. Carlisle- Christopher L. Cannino
- Jason C. Cutshall
- Micah P. Wise
Troop H, Chambersburg- Antoinette R. Cross
- Daniel C. Miley
- Catherine A. Miller
- Spenser C. Myers
- Kevin P. Rhodes
Troop H, Gettysburg- Daniel J. Keene
- Ryan G. Reilly
- Ethan D. Rhoads
Troop H, Harrisburg- David C. Jeffers
- Trevor N. Royer
- Kaitlyn J. Smith
Troop H. Lykens- Brandon B. Boyd
- Cody J. Dugan
Troop H. NewportTroop J, Avondale- Andrew J. Bernier
- Chandler B. Melchior
- Daquan A. Worley
Troop J, EmbreevilleTroop J, Lancaster- Melissa S. Brett
- Joshua I. Croyle
- Ryan J. Kalinich
- Blaize A. Raisner
Troop J, York- Matthew T. Anderson Jr.
- Kirsten E. Deck
- Ethan I. Healey
- Jesse R. Huber
- Frank C. Montecalvo III
- Joseph C. Moore
- Mark A. Stephens Jr.
- Parker M. Wallace
Troop K. Media- Marie E. Haydak
- David S. Milligan
- Tyler W. Moyer
- Jose A. Russi
- Joseph A. Sivo
Troop K, Philadelphia- David S. Litovsky
- Nicholas P. Nowak
- Glenn W. Seymour Jr.
Troop L, Jonestown- McKenzy A. Keener
- Mark A. Mlynek (Native of Mahanoy City)
Troop L, Reading- Michael J. Bozym
- David R. Piestrak
- Ethan P. Shane
Troop L, Schuylkill Haven
Troop M, Bethlehem- Raheem O. Ford
- Andres F. Orozco-Castillo
- Michael J. Stasko Jr.
- Tydus J. Winstead
Troop M, Dublin- David M. Rybicki
- Julian T. Stires
Troop M, Fogelsville- Anthony M. Chidiac
- Caleb D. Stoeckmann
- Michael Torres
Troop N, Stroudsburg- Richard A. Grippi
- Dylan M. Walck
Troop P, Towanda- Austin J. Altemus
- Santino J. Alunni
- Colton B. Babcock
- Alexander K. Gregoire
- Logan J. Knapp
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