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When the World Stopped, Scouts BSA Troop 19 Pushed On!
Scouts BSA Troop 19 hosts a virtual Court of Honor to celebrate accomplishments despite the global public health challenges.
Scouts, family and friends recently gathered virtually to celebrate the many accomplishments of Scouts BSA Troop 19 over the last six months despite the global public health challenges.
First Class Scout, Emma Laffler, and Second Class Scout, Hannah Zhou, served masterfully as emcees over a virtual Court of Honor hosted on Zoom. The duo delivered an entertaining night that included vocal and musical performances, and the awarding of an astonishing 263 merit badges of which 49 were Eagle required, and an impressive total of 38 rank advancements. Mind you, Troop 19 consist of only 26 Scouts.
Further, all 4 Patrols (Bubble Duckies, Army Ants, Jellyfish and Stallions) earned the National Honor Patrol Award, 5 Scouts (Celia Arrazcaeta, Katie Cannon, Bridget Lomax, Morgan Lomax, Keira Lowden) earned the Scouts BSA National World Conservation Award, a single Scout (Celia Arrazcaeta) earned a total of 6 Nova Awards, 3 Scouts (Bridget Lomax, Morgan Lomax, Keira Lowden) earned National Outdoor Award for Camping, 7 Scouts (Celia Arrazcaeta, Katie Cannon, Jenna Hauser, Bridget Lomax, Morgan Lomax, Keira Lowden, Riya Tyagi) and 2 female adult (Mrs. Kathleen Lomax and Mrs. Melina Lowden) leaders were inducted into the Order of the Arrow (BSA Honor Society).
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“When our world stopped, our troop pushed on. COVID 19 has brought us together. We had Scouts working with FLAG, Scouts sewing masks, Scouts coloring smiles, and Scouts loyally attending our weekly patrol meetings.”, said Senior Patrol Leader Bridget Lomax.
Father Harahan delivered a blessing and heartfelt praise to Troop 19 during an age of uncertainty in the world. “Through your Scouting activities, you are giving us a tremendous witness, and a tremendous sign of hope for the future.”
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Scouts BSA Troop 19 is chartered at St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills. The Troop serves girls from the ages of 10 (5th grade) to 18. Those interested in a long-term, all year round program focused on leadership, scouting, camping and making new friends, even virtually in the interim, should email Scoutmaster Cannon at scoutmastercannon@gmail.com.
