Police Academy Graduation
This ceremony celebrates the eight cadets who completed all training. These graduates have demonstrated dedication and commitment to their academic and career goals.
Second Graduation Class
- Brittney Brennan (Altoona, PA)
- Shannon Ehrhardt (Hollsopple, PA)
- Shante Jones (Johnstown, PA)
- Spencer Kauffman (Johnstown, PA)
- Nathan Kniss (Geistown, PA)
- Mark Meek (Geistown, PA)
- Ty Stockley (Carrolltown, PA)
- Michael Wilson (Johnstown, PA)
Event Order of Exercises
WELCOME
Kevin Gaudlip
Interim Police Academy Director
PROCESSION OF CADETS
“Highland Cathedral” performed by Jeffrey DeLisa
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND PLATFORM PARTY
Dr. Steven Nunez
President
GREETINGS
Scott Hunt
President Commissioner, Cambria County Commissioners
The Honorable James Rigby
State House of Representatives, District 71
GRADUATION SPEAKER
Mr. Greg Neugebauer
District Attorney, Cambria County
PRESENTATION OF CLASS AWARDS
Kevin Gaudlip
Interim Police Academy Director
PRESENTATION OF CADETS & POLICE CHIEFS
Kevin Gaudlip
Interim Police Academy Director
CONFERRAL OF CERTIFICATES
Dr. Steven Nunez
President
RECESSIONAL
“Wings” performed by Jeffrey DeLisa
The Penn Highlands Police Academy is approved by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) to provide training for individuals wishing to become certified police officers in Pennsylvania. The program lasted almost a year with intensive training including, but not limited to, academics, physical fitness training, defensive and control tactics, firearms, and the operation of emergency vehicles.