Quadruple Troop 1970 Eagle Scout Court of Honor, 22 Feb. 2004

On the 147th birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell (2/22/1857) four scouts from Troop 1970 completed their trail to Eagle Scout. Tom N., Zeke B., Billy C., and Max S., brothers in scouting, participated in a Court of Honor convened by Mike Pocalyko, District Chairman. The Eagle Scouts prepared and carried out the proceedings of the Court. Cesar S, Troop 1970 Senior Patrol Leader was the Master of Ceremonies.  Click on image to make it larger.

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Mike Pocalyko both convened and adjourned the Court of Honor. Mr. Randall conducted the Charge to Eagle.
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The Eagle Introduction, Charge, and Rededication to Eagles included the spirit of scouting, the Scout Law, and the ranks of scouting encountered on the trial to Eagle. Mr. Randall conducts the rededication to Eagles as Mr. Pocalyko looks on.
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Our four new Eagle Scouts, Tom, Max, Billy, & Zeke, join a special band of brothers who have achieved the Eagle, and now must uphold the ideals of scouting. Mr. Housley, former Scoutmaster, administers the Eagle Scout Challenge to Tom, Max, Billy, and Zeke. Their new responsibilities include honor, loyalty, courage, cheerfulness, and service.
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Zeke's trail to Eagle was supported by his mother and father. His mother pinned the Eagle Badge on Zeke's uniform. Max stands with his mother and father awaiting his pinning.
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Max S. is the recipient of his Eagle badge as his mother fastens it on the proper place on his uniform. Max proudly wears the Eagle pin that he has truly earned, with his determination and the help of his Mom and Dad.
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Billy looks on as his mother adds the Eagle badge to his uniform. Zeke's mother and father were with him every step of the trail to Eagle. It takes but a few seconds to pin on the badge, but years to complete the requirements for Eagle!
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Tom relishes the moment that he gets his Eagle pin. What an accomplishment and what a feeling! Cesar, Troop 1970 Senior Patrol Leader announces the next event (special tributes) of the Eagle Court of Honor.
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The Eagle Scouts, Zeke, Tom, Billy, and Max included a special tribute to the dedication and contributions of Mr. Bruce Randall. Each and every one of the Eagle scouts and scouters of Troop 1970 stand tall to honor Mr. Housley, former Troop 1970 Scoutmaster, to whom they owe some measure of their success and inspiration.
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Mr. Housley graciously accepts his special plaque. Mr. Pocalyko and Cesar S, Troop 1970 SPL close the Eagle Court of Honor, and adjourn for refreshments.
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One of two cakes commemorating the event. Refreshments and fellowship were enjoyed by all after the Eagle CoH.

The Court of Honor included a special surprise of bouquets of flowers for the mothers of the Eagle Scouts. The Mothers were also presented with a miniature Eagle badge in recognition of her love, encouragement, faith, and trust in her Eagle Scout(s). The Quadruple Troop 1970 Eagle Scout Court of Honor was a joyful and emotional culmination of years of scouting for many of us, not-to-mention the beginning of a whole new trail for Max, Zeke, Tom, and Billy!

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