Class #108 of VC's Law Enforcement Academy
Eighteen cadets from Victoria College’s 108th Law Enforcement Academy class were honored at a graduation ceremony on June 8, at VC’s Emerging Technology Complex.
Jason Bottino was named class valedictorian, and Brandon Turner received the John Baylor Award for Outstanding Achievement. The award, named in honor of the former Victoria Police Department officer, is given to the “most outstanding student” as selected by class instructors.
The Abel Arriazola Award was presented to Morgan Neuman. This honor, selected by fitness instructors, goes to the cadet who showed the most heart and effort in every workout.
Following is a list of VC’s Spring 2026 Law Enforcement Academy graduates listed by city of residence:
Cuero: Jaaziel Buenrostro
Edna: Dakota Watson
Inez: Gabriel Guajardo
Port Lavaca: Adan Mendoza
Stockdale: Amber Ramirez
Victoria: Ethan Adcock, Cash Bohac, Jason Bottino, Caeden Casillas, Hayden Garcia, Tyler Garza, Morgan Neuman, Armando Ruiz, Hannah Staten, Jakorick Thomas, Brandon Turner, and Lane Yancer
Yoakum: Yesly Escobar
VC offers two academies each year – one in the fall and one in the spring. Graduates who complete the program are eligible to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement examination to become licensed peace officers in Texas. VC also offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice that prepares students for an entry-level position in the law enforcement field.
For more information, visit VictoriaCollege.edu/PublicService.