Numerous high school students had the opportunity to experience training like a trooper last week.
Last week 42 high school students participated in the 53rd Junior Law Academy at the Nebraska State Training Academy
Students got the chance to get a glimpse of what it takes to be a trooper.
Twenty-six boys and sixteen girls graduated from the academy. Several of the cadets received awards for their excellent performances during the week.
2023 Boys Outstanding Cadet: Dillon Simpson (Burwell)
2023 Girls Outstanding Cadet: Tessa Miller (Sutherland)
2023 Boys Marksmanship Award: Kieffer Bruening (Newcastle)
2023 Girls Marksmanship Award: Glory Naughtin (Sutherland)
2023 Boys Driving Award: Jordyn Anderson (Hay Springs)
2023 Girls Driving Award: Camryn Jacobsmeier (Omaha)
Junior Law is an annual program organized by the American Legion Department of Nebraska and hosted by the NSP Training Academy in Grand Island. High school juniors from across the state are eligible to apply for the program. Troopers from around Nebraska come together to teach the cadets and put them through several blocks of training. Several current Nebraska State Troopers are graduates of Junior Law.
Applications for the 54th Junior Law Academy, scheduled for June 2024, will be made available in the coming months at the American Legion website. The academy is open to boys and girls who are preparing for their senior year of high school.
Girls Jr Law Courtesy of NSP
