Boy Scout Troop 153 members who are pursuing the Eagle Scout rank faced many challenges during the pandemic years. Some had completed nearly all of their requirements when COVID began, while others had to be creative in determining a community project that could be done within COVID restrictions. Eleven young men obtained the rank of […]
Two best friends marked their achievements as Eagle Scouts at a joint Court of Honor. “Reid Kenyon and I began Scouts together 13 years ago and got our Eagles in the same year,” Joseph Walsdorf said, “so we shared a joint Court of Honor.” The celebration took place Aug. 7 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church […]
Kaleb Robey is the newest Eagle Scout from Boy Scout Troop 329 in Woodstock, a rank attained by only 6 percent of eligible Scouts. Having been involved with Scouting for 10 years, Robey earned 26 badges and indicates that woodcarving was his favorite. “For any young Scouter, I recommend making friends in your troop so […]
A new Rosary Garden on the grounds of Marian Central is a place to go on campus for quiet time and reflection. And since it was completed in May 2020, the site has become a popular spot for students’ senior photos. “It was awesome to see kids go there for graduation photos in 2020,” said […]
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