104 Graduate From American Legion/State Police Program

One hundred and four young people from across the state graduated from a week-long program that gave them opportunities to explore careers in the military and law enforcement, State Police Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced.

The annual American Legion/State Police Youth Week was conducted June 13-19 at York College of Pennsylvania by personnel from State Police, the American Legion and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

“The cadets, ages 15 to 17, participated in physical training and learned lessons about discipline and leadership,” Pawlowski said.  “They attended sessions teaching them about self-defense, firearms safety, the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, forensic sciences and other topics related to military or police work.”

Grant T. Cox of Guys Mills, Crawford County, received the Scott Ball Outstanding Cadet Memorial Award.  Josiah D. LaDuke of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, received the Elmer Hafer Award for his essay on the week at camp, while Alia C. Clark of North East, Erie County, received the William Evans Leadership Award.

Speakers at the graduation ceremony included Pawlowski and Col. Walter Lord, deputy commander of the 28th Infantry, Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

Next year’s American Legion/State Police Youth Week camp will be held June 12-18, 2011, at York College.  Information is available on-line at www.pa-legion.com or by calling the American Legion at 717-730-9100.

Following is a list of the cadet graduates listed by county:
Adams:  Alan Donaldson of Littlestown;
Allegheny:  Mimi A. Corsetti of Cheswick; Jake A. Dechicchis of Pittsburgh; Troy A. Emig of Sewickley; Theodore E. Petrakis of Pittsburgh; Jonathan E. Singer of Gibsonia;
Beaver:  Robert A. Allison Jr. of Beaver Falls; Michael E. Deschaine of Baden; Anthony D. Gray of Aliquippa; Shane C. Potter of Aliquippa; Sean Z. Rider of Aliquippa; Matthew P. Rogers of Aliquippa;
Berks:  Anthony L. Huffman of Boyertown;
Blair:  Dylan S. Dowey of Williamsburg;
Bucks:  Ryan K. Gares of Quakertown;
Cambria:  Samantha J. Handel of Summerhill; Lucas L. Sullivan of Nanty Glo; Karl D. Vickroy of Portage;
Carbon:  Rachel R. Garrison of Lehighton;
Carroll County, Md:  Joseph W. Redding of Westminister, Md.
Centre:  Shane T. McMinn of Bellefonte;
Chester:  Daniel L. Ayllon-Quintana of Landenberg; Cesar Gayton of Kennett Square; Anthony M. Gentile of Kennett Square; Matthew X. Striffling of Spring City;
Clarion:  Rachel E. Ochs of Shippenville;
Clearfield:  Kellee D. Stubbs of DuBois; Katelin L. Stubbs of DuBois;
Crawford:  Grant T. Cox of Guys Mills;
Cumberland:  Edin Ibric of Carlisle;
Dauphin:  Tony R. Ebersole of Middletown; Eric S. Jones of Harrisburg; Cody A. Schell of Grantville;
Erie:  Dustin M. Adams of Erie; Amanda H. Binney of Erie; Alia C. Clark of North East; Brian R. DeMarco of Edinboro; Jordon A. Girdano of Edinboro; John W. Hupp III of North East; Russell Murphy of North East; Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. of Corry; Jared Rumm of Edinboro; Stephen M. Sanders of Erie; Courtney E. Sarson of Erie;
Franklin:  Caleb M. Bartlett of Greencastle; Cassidy A. Kee of Chambersburg; Brody Keener of Chambersburg; Luis M. Martinez of Saint Thomas;
Huntingdon:  Mason B. Varner of Alexandria;
Indiana:  Michael L. Clawson of Indiana; Troy A. Frantz of Commodore; Ryan A. Smith of Indiana; Patric T. Stiffler of Indiana;
Lancaster:  Kyle R. Kann of Conestoga; William J. Tomlinson of Conestoga;
Lawrence:  Josiah D. LaDuke of Ellwood City; Mark A. Manos of New Castle;
Lebanon:  Mark A. Snesavage of Lebanon; Kevin M. Whitman of Lebanon; Dakota W. Wolford of Lebanon;
Lehigh:  Pedro F. Perez of Allentown;
Luzerne:  Joseph R. Buglio of Conyngham; Matthew J. Deangelo of Conyngham; Gabriella M. Oliveri of Trucksville; Annamae M. Olivo of Trucksville; Nicholas R. Triano of Hazleton; Melissa L. Troy of Hazleton;
Lycoming:  Nicole L. Paternostro of South Williamsport; Odessa R. Wagner of Muncy;
McKean:  Tyler J. Smith of Port Allegany;
Mifflin:  Nathan S. Martin of Lewistown;
Northampton:  Brandon M. Cooper of Wind Gap;
Philadelphia:  Rebecca L. Aviles of Philadelphia; Mahdiah S. Byer of Philadelphia; Karen A. Cabrera of Philadelphia; Joseph Ethengain of Philadelphia; Christian Fernandez of Philadelphia; Yolanna S. Snypse of Philadelphia;
Pike:  Alexander J. Tormos of Milford;
Schuylkill:  Gage A. Cara of Mahanoy City; Robert J. Caveney of Mahanoy City; Blaine D. Klinger of Klingerstown; Patrick J. O’Boyle III of Frackville;
Snyder:  Logan T. Brouse of Selinsgrove; Luke R. Dauberman of Middleburg; Cheyenne M. Timberlake of Selinsgrove;
Somerset:  Michael R. Borosky of Friedens; Brandon A. Miller of Meyersdale; Tony J. Yachere of Garrett;
Washington:  Michael P. Ashmore of Washington; Patrick L. Beam of Canonsburg; Violet Lawson of Washington; Tyler W. Pape of Marianna; Michael R. Senese of Claysville; Thomas W. Webster of McMurray; Manuel Yocolano of Monongahela; Vincenzo M. Yocolano of Monongahela;
Wayne:  Garrett J. Enslin of Lake Ariel; Ryan J. O’Keefe of Beach Lake;
Westmoreland:  Todd D. Breninghouse of Lower Burrell;
York:  Brandon A. Culp-Henise of York; Courtney M. Neiderer of York Haven; Genesis B. Nunez of York; Kaleb H. Seabright of Mount Wolf.

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