FRANKFORT, Ky. — Cadet Class 101 has graduated the Kentucky State Police Academy on Friday, sending 71 new state troopers to posts around the state.
The cadets graduated after completing 1,000 hours of classroom instruction over 24 weeks.
“Congratulations, cadets,” Gov. Beshear said. “Great job on finishing an intense 24-weeks of training and becoming a state trooper. I join the people of the commonwealth in thanking you for your service to others and for helping to make the commonwealth a better place.”
Following their graduation, the new troopers received their assignments.
“Tomorrow is symbolic in many ways,” KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. said. “You will start your first day as a Kentucky State Trooper. Each of you will take this independent journey with humility, passion and a thirst to be better each day. Your success rests upon your shoulders and what you have learned while at the academy.”
Those graduating from the academy and their assignments include:
POST 1, MAYFIELD
Matthew Fleming, Benton, Ky.
Brayden Thomas, Cadiz, Ky.
Post 2, MADISONVILLE
Nathan Pedigo, Portland, Tn.
Post 3, BOWLING GREEN
Trevor Vandermolen, Rineyville, Ky.
Devon Banaszak, London, Ky.
Walker Hogan, Leitchfield, Ky.
Daniel DeLeon, Lufkin, Tx.
Tavian Thompson, Russell Springs, Ky.
Post 4, ELIZABETHTOWN
James Payne, Glasgow, Ky.
Travis Dalton, Brandenburg, Ky.
Post 5, CAMPBELLSBURG
Joshua Rexroat, Bedford, Ky.
Amanda Begel, Prospect, Ky.
Colin Bryant, Mt. Washington, Ky.
Alan Spencer, Mount Washington, Ky.
Post 6, DRY RIDGE
Caleb Dicken, Ramsey, In.
Garryn Wood, Frankfort, Ky.
Luke Edwards, Frankfort, Ky.
Manuel Ruvalcaba, San Martin de Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico.
Post 7, RICHMOND
Jason Montgomery, Tyner, Ky.
Joshua Buckner, Berea, Ky.
Jacob Coffey, McKee, Ky.
Robert Baker, Manchester, Ky.
Tiana Simpson, Corbin, Ky.
Benjamin Holt, London, Ky.
Jon Best, Winchester, Ky.
Bobby Estes, Beattyville, Ky.
Post 8, MOREHEAD
Matthew Smith, East Point, Ky.
Post 9, PIKEVILLE
Joseph Slone, Pikeville, Ky.
Nicholas Taylor, Pikeville, Ky.
Terry Mounts, Pikeville, Ky.
Megan Thomas, Emmalena, Ky.
Brennan Eckart, Cecilia, Ky.
Zachary Burgess, Pikeville, Ky.
Logan Hillerman, Pikeville, Ky.
Timothy Smith, Canada, Ky.
Dylan Chapman, Red Fox, Ky.
Hunter Kidd, Grethel, Ky.
Michael McKinney, Harold, Ky.
Post 10, HARLAN
Jason Blanton, Pineville, Ky.
Cameron Cornett, Evarts, Ky.
Chelsea Brock, Corbin, Ky.
Matthew Abner, Pineville, Ky.
Colby Cochran, Harlan, Ky.
Joshua Jones, Corbin, Ky.
Keston Price, Harlan, Ky.
Post 11, LONDON
William Harrison, Somerset, Ky.
Post 12, FRANKFORT
Matthew Carter, McKee, Ky.
Jordan Thompson, Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Robert Stepp, Versailles, Ky.
William Watts, Versailles, Ky.
Adam Champlain, Georgetown, Ky.
Chad Hagan, Louisville, Ky.
Austin Watts, Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Post 13, HAZARD
Dustin Ballard, Hyden, Ky.
Arlie Stidham Jr., Hazard, Ky.
Ryan Couch, Bonnyman, Ky.
Zachary Neice, Hindman, Ky.
Post 14, ASHLAND
Dylan Alexander, Grayson, Ky.
William Galloway, Hindman, Ky.
Post 15, COLUMBIA
Stephen England, Campbellsville, Ky.
Trevor Sharp, Liberty, Ky.
Jacob Wilson, Dunnville, Ky.
Maverick Gadberry, Liberty, Ky.
David Sagrecy, Springfield, Ky.
Kendon Young, Campbellsville, Ky.
Hunter McQueary, Windsor, Ky.
Daniel Smith, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Lucas Justice, Russell Springs, Ky.
Post 16, HENDERSON
Lucas Atherton, Beaver Dam, Ky.
James Hendricks, Henderson, Ky.
Jared Lundy, Marion, Ky.
