SCHOOLS & YOUTH: Four promoted in Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post

Four in Explorers Post gain promotions

Four members of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 2203 received recent promotions.

Deputies Capt. Daryl Reece, Master Deputy Carl Alvano and Master Deputy Mark Leiker presented promotions to Ashley Atwell, Blair Johnson, Sammie Atwell and Melanie Clark.

Ashley Atwell, a recent graduate of Gardner Edgerton High School, was promoted to staff sergeant of the post. Johnson, also a recent Gardner Edgerton graduate, was promoted to sergeant. Clark, a graduate of Mill Valley High School, was promoted to master explorer. Sammie Atwell, a junior at Gardner Edgerton, also was promoted to master explorer.

The intent of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post is to educate and involve youth in police operations, to interest them in possible law enforcement careers and to build a mutual understanding.

Membership in the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post is open to young adults, male or female, 14 thru 18. An application is available online at www.jocosheriff.org/compol/Explorer.pdf

Students gain service appointments

U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore announced recently that several local students have been accepted into U.S. service academies as part of the class of 2012. These recruits were nominated by Moore

“The extensive application process is designed to select those who will excel both as students and officers,” Moore said. “These ten students have consistently proven themselves through academics, civic engagement and physical ability. I congratulate them on this well-deserved honor and look forward to hearing about their many future successes.”

Kyle Kenneth Brueggemann has been accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Brueggeman is a 2008 graduate of Olathe East High School, where he was a varsity athlete in baseball, earning 2nd team All-State honors as a senior. He was also a member of the Businessmen and Women’s Club in high school, and is active in his church community as a volunteer and youth group member.

Adam Francis Goetz has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. Goetz is a 2008 graduate of Olathe North High School, where he was a varsity athlete in cross country and track and field, and a member of the National Honor Society. He was also Science Olympiad team captain, president of the Calculus Club, and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Cadet of the Year (Region 7) in 2006.

Casey Patrick Habluetzel has been accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Habluetzel is a 2008 graduate of Olathe Northwest High School, where he served as President of both the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. He has also won various awards as a martial artist in Ai Ki Chuan Kung Fu. In addition, Habluetzel has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for three years in giving over 120 hours of community service.

Cranston Miles Kline, a recent graduate of Rockhurst High School, has been accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Kline was a Senior BEST Brother (freshman mentor), Yell Leader and member of the National Honor Society at Rockhurst. He has also worked towards becoming an Eagle Scout, and looks forward to serving as an officer upon graduating from the Air Force Academy.

Connor Patrick McCarthy, a recent graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, has been accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. McCarthy was a three-year varsity wrestler, winning many awards including a freestyle state title. He also performed over 100 hours of volunteer work in Hurricane Katrina relief and in house construction in Juarez, Mexico. McCarthy also participated in the 2006 FBI Leadership Academy, the 2007 Naval Academy Summer Seminar, and was a three-year top fundraiser for Take Downs for Down’s Syndrome.

Jonathan Mulloy Quirarte has been accepted to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Quirarte is a 2008 graduate of Rockhurst High School, where he earned two varsity letters as a member of his high school football team and made Honor Roll each semester. He has also performed volunteer work at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, the Shalom House, and the Niles Home for Children. Quirarte wishes to serve as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation from the Air Force Academy.

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