Spring Court of Honor

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Spring Court of Honor

 

     This Sunday, we held our annual Spring Court of Honor. We met at Moundview Park, in one of the shelters. After it was set up, we started the event by -you guessed it- eating. Parents, siblings, leaders, and then Scouts all lined up and feasted on a very large selection of food brought by the families. After (almost) everyone had finished eating, the rest of the COH started. First, we had a flag ceremony. Then there were a few special presentations. The three most recent Eagle Scouts (Ben M., Alex S., and Justin D.) were each given a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol the day of their Eagle Court of Honor. They were also awarded several other things for their accomplishments. After that, Mr. Marquez recognized the Committee members, and Mr. Todd recognized the ASMs. He awarded the newest one, Mr. Sievers, an official Moosehead hat. (It’s an inside thing.)

 

     Then it was time to swear in Seamus G. as the new Senior Patrol Leader. After he was sworn in, he called up those that he selected for his ASPLs, etc. to be sworn in as well. Mr. Todd had a Scoutmaster Minute, and gave Ben M. a gift for his service as SPL. It was a campaign hat that Ben liked. Mr. Todd gave Ryan Z. a Cheesehead hat for being Troop Guide. Then it was time for advancement.

 

     Mr. Smotherman awarded people the rank cards and merit badges they had earned. A ton of people received rank cards for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life. Then more people came up to be awarded with merit badges. Then the Court of Honor was over. People slowly made their way out, Scouts and leaders cleaned up, people chatted, and left as a thunderstorm rolled in.

 

Congratulations to all who received ranks and merit badges. Have a great summer!

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