Jim Elliot alumnus, Ryan LaRue, a member of the very first graduting class in 1999, was sworn in last month as Lodi’s newest police officer after working as a Galt police officer for three years.

Ryan’s father, Jay Larue pins on his badge during the swearing in ceremony in Lodi (photo courtesy of the Lodi News Sentinel)

After graduating from Jim Elliot, Ryan went to Pensacola Christian College in Florida, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design and advertising, as well as a minor in history.

Upon returning to California after graduation he decided to pursue criminal justice, which had interested him while in college. He put himself through a police academy and became a Galt officer. He continued to use his skills in art by serving as a composite sketch artist for the Galt Police Department. 

The LaRue family currently has another son at Jim Elliot,  Luke LaRue a junior honor student who is a member of the championship cross country and track teams.