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Court of Honor Ceremony

March 6, 2000

Troop 285's Winter Court of Honor was held on March 6, 2000 at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church. The Court of Honor was opened by Senior Patrol Leader Jerry S.

Induction of 12 new scouts was the first order of business, with: Patrick A., Arthur C., Tim C., Thomas D., Denny H., Joseph R., Anthony S., Chris S., Justin M., Lee R., Kevin R., and Shane M. being welcomed into Troop 285.

Several sets of merit badges, rank advancements and special awards were passed out (click on these links below for full lists).

Two Eagle Scout awards were made to Donnie Cox and Greg Segura, Troop 285's one hundred fifty-third and one hundred fifty-fourth Eagles! A special speaker, Air Force Reserve Colonel John Grones gave the Eagle recognition speech, including presentation of a great video about the Berlin airlift of the 1940's. The Troop's deepest congratulations go to Donnie and Greg!

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    A catered barbeque dinner was served up to almost 200 members of our Scout family before the Court of Honor!

    New Scouts receiving their Troop neckerchiefs from their parents. Mr. Jim McClure presiding.

    Mr. McClure and Jerry S. conducting the New Scout induction and introduction to the Troop totem, a Thunderbird.

    One merit badge recipients - Tim W., Jerry S., Robert T., BJ D., Curtis H. (presenter), Jonathan S., Dan R., Derek M., Andrew C., and Kurt D.

    Greg S. and James W. earned two merit badges.

    Ian O. and Bobby J. earned three merit badges.

    Tim W. receiving Life rank from Andy Braman.

    Star rank earned by Ben (BJ) D. and Chris S. Bob Maguire looking on.

    Jay M., Charlie M., Matt R., and John F. earned First Class rank.

    New Second Class Scouts - Daniel K., Matt R., Charlie M., and Kyle B.

    Three new Tenderfoot Scouts - Michael M., Matt R. and Kyle B.

    Denny H., Arthur C. and Eric H. earned Scout rank.

    Danny M and Tommy M receive US flags flown on the day they participated in their Eagle ceremony!

    Outgoing Staff patrol members - John H., Donnie C., Joel G., Tim W., Danny M., Dan R., Jason S., Jerry S. at mic, Jonathan S., James H., and Curtis H.

    Retiring Senior Patrol Leader Jerry S. receiving an Eagle throw as a memento of his service.

    Honor Patrol members: Donnie C., Nathan D., Kyle B., Daniel K., and Michael M.

    Jason S, the new Senior Patrol Leader, introducing his new staff: Tim W., Austin D., Donnie C., Andre M., John H., (Jason, behind mic), Jerry S., Jonathan S., Ian O., James W., James H, and Eric M.

    Colonel John Grones, US Air Force Reserve, Eagle keynote speaker.

    Donnie Cox and Greg Segura listening to their accomplishments while in Scouting.

    Mr. Mondick administering the Eagle Oath to our two new Eagles.

    Serving up the Eagle cakes after the ceremony.


    Last Updated: 2000-03-21

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