San Manuel Miner
On Sunday, Aug. 16, Boy Scout Troop 822 awarded a number of their scouts badges and advancements in scout ranks as well as other recognitions at its Court of Honor.
The Court of Honor was held at the Mammoth-San Manuel Jr.-Sr. High School. Those in attendance also got to watch an excellent presentation and slideshow from University of Arizona student Giselle Webb. The presentation was about Giselle traveling with other U of A students to Cuba where they spent a month learning about the culture and people of the country.
Scouts receiving the awards were:
Michael Garcia:2015 Old Pueblo Camporee Staff patch; Historic Trails Award; 50 Miler Award; National Outdoor Badges – Camping Silver Service, Hiking Gold Device, Aquatics Silver Device, Adventure Badge & Conservation Badge with gold device; World Conservation Award; Merit badges – Communications, Backpacking, Pioneering, & Cooking.
Alec Newman:2015 Old Pueblo Camporee Staff patch; Historic Trails Award; 50 Miler Award; National Outdoor Badges – Hiking Gold Device, Adventure badge, Conservation Badge with silver device; National Medal for Outdoor Achievement; Merit Badges – Backpacking, Dog Care, Home Repairs, Pets, Eagle Palm Bronze, Eagle Palm Gold, Religious Medal, and the William T. Hornaday Badge.
Michael Sanchez:Merit Badges – Communications, Cooking; National Outdoor Badges – Camping Gold Device.
Grant Smith:2015 Camp Lawton participant patch; 2015 Camp Lawton Summer Camp participation ribbon for troop flag; 2015 Old Pueblo Camporee participant patch; 2015 Old Pueblo Camporee participation ribbon for troop flag; Historic Trails Award; 50 Miler Award; National outdoor Badges – Camping Badge; Merit badges – Backpacking, Cooking, Basketry, Citizenship in the World, Archery, Camping, Hiking, Swimming, First Class Rank.
Robert Sweeney:merit badges – Cooking; National Outdoor Badges – Camping Badge with Gold Device.
The Adult Leaders were also presented with awards:
John Eckert:2015 Old Pueblo Camporee Staff patch; 50 Miler Award.
Terry Newman:2015 Old Pueblo Camporee Staff patch; Historic Trails Award; 50 Miler Award.
Steven Davis:Historic Trails Award
Alex Gort:Old Pueblo District Award of Merit
Congratulations to the scouts and leaders on their accomplishments.