(updated 06/30/10)

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Troop 55 Salutes 29 Eagles The Troop's Class of 2010 high school graduates includes 29 Eagle Scouts from eight high schools who will be attending twenty-three colleges next fall. Most of the 29 Eagle Scouts have been active in the Troop for seven years, and many were members of SJD Cub Scout Pack 55 before joining Troop 55.
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The Troop's Senior Eagle Scouts, their high school and the college they will attend are:

Chris Alexander, Kinkaid
Trinity University

Robbie Bland, St. John's School
Sewanee

Clay Callaway, St. John's School
University of Virginia

Howard Cordray, St. John's School
New York University

John Elkins, St. John's School
Princeton University

Ryan Fraser, Strake Jesuit
Texas A & M University

Zach Gaitz, St. John's School
Wesleyan University

Matthew Geddie, Strake Jesuit
University of Illinois

Alex Goss, Kinkaid
Cooper Union

Chas Jhin, St. John's School
Notre Dame

Bowden Kelly, St. John's School
Georgia Institute of Technology

Tony Knapp, Kinkaid
Connecticut College

Winston Knapp, Tabor Academy
Boston University

Frank Mace, St. John's School
Harvard University

Andrew Martin, Lamar
Vanderbilt University

Drew McKay, Strake Jesuit
Boston College

Makis Minetos, St. Thomas
University of Houston

Clay Nickens, St. John's School
University of Chicago

Ben Oliver, Lamar
Texas A & M University

Nikolas Noffsinger, Strake Jesuit
Southern Methodist University

Krishnan Rajagopalan, St. John's School
U.S. Naval Academy

Cody Rapp, St. John's School
University of Southern California

Josh Spencer, Bellaire
Schreiner University

Andrew Stevens, Lamar
Texas A & M University

Cordes Symmes, St. John's School
Sewanee

James Tennant, St. John's School
Southern Methodist University

Andy Thomas, St. Pius X
Trinity University

Grant Wilder, Kinkaid
University of Chicago

Matt Wilkirson, Memorial
Texas Christian

 

Graduating Eagle Photos Interested in getting copies of the graduating Eagle photos taken at last week's court of honor? Check the photos out. When ordering online, use the code "EagleGrads" to get $5 off any order over $10. If you have questions, email Clay Nickens.

(updated 07/27/10)

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April Campout As their first shakedown toward the Big Bend trip this summer, the Rio Patrol canoed the San Marcos River April 17, 2010. Participants were (from left to right) Frank Spence, Tom Jacky, Daniel van Arkel-Priest, Zach Coton, Montgomery Cloud, Valerie McNeel, Ben Rodriguez, Ryan Newell, Liam McNeel, Janice Van Dyke Walden, Jack Malanga and Chuck Newell (taking picture).

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new Major Change in BSA Youth Protection Training Requirements Effective June 1, 2010 more info >

More adult training news >
Youth Protection Training:  Must be renewed at least every 3 years to maintain the privilege of working with our youth in any capacity.  Now would be a very good time to just go ahead and repeat the course on-line by going to the Golden Arrow District Website, and clicking on the "Youth Protection Online" button located towards the bottom of the page.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS): This Course is also recommended for adults who wish to become an ASM. An orientation session is scheduled for April 12th, followed by an overnighter May1st-2nd.  Go to the Golden Arrow District Website, www.goldenarrow.org for details.

Also, don't forget there are a number of short, on-line courses that can be completed almost anytime, including Fast Start, This is Scouting, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Hazardous Weather and Troop Committee Challenge, all of which are highly interesting and easy to complete. Contact Troop Trainer, Tom Whiteside for details on how to access and document completion of these courses.


The Troop is seeking adults to serve as Merit Badge Counselors for the following badges and any others. If interested, please contact Merit Badge Coordinator Donna Doyle-Glover.

More merit badge news>
Merit Badge courses for the following are being formed. Contact the Merit Badge counselor indicated to find out more details:

new Astronomy: Right now, May, June, July of 2010 will be the easiest time in the next two years to complete the longest requirement for this badge: you must sketch the position of a planet against the stars at least once a week over at least a month. In May at 9 pm, Mars is overhead moving toward bright stars of Leo; Saturn is in the East and Venus is in the West. In Early August they will all be together in the West in a rare 3 planet conjunction, close enough together you can cover them with an outstretched fist. Whether or not you are working on the Merit Badge, it will be fun to watch it happen during the summer. Do Requirement #6 in May while it is easy and you can complete all other requirements at Summer Camp. Mr. Rasey will be available before the advancement session on May 25 to sign off on accomplishments. On June 1 at 6:15 he will hold one more class before retuning in late August. If you want more information, email Stephen Rasey.

Citizenship in the Community: Class starting soon. Mr. Williams will e-mail those that have enrolled. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. 

Citizenship in the Nation: time/date is TBA. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. Contact Claude Cody for course details.

Citizenship in the World: time/date is TBA. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. Contact Tom Whiteside for course details. 

Engineering: Contact Karl Dahm at for course details.

Family Life:  You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. Contact Janet Peters before any Tuesday scout meeting at 6:45 UPON REQUEST.

First Aid: Contact Roma Ilkiw, M.D. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge.


Historic Scouting Merit Badges:  BSA has reintroduced four "historic merit badges". The trick is that these must be completed during 2010 ONLY, as part of the BSA 100 year celebration.  For more information

Carpentry (Historical) Merit Badge:  Class time/date is TBA. Contact Mark LaMond for class details.

The Troop is seeking adults to serve as Merit Badge Counselors for the following badges and any others. If interested, please contact Merit Badge Coordinator Donna Doyle-Glover

Pathfinding (Historical) Merit Badge: For more information >

Signaling (Historical) Merit Badge: For more information >


Personal Fitness: Contact Danny Spencer for course details. 

Photography: This is an on-going class. Contact Cheryl Wise-Rasey for information. 

Public Speaking: Contact Charles Williams for course details. 

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