Brian’s Scouting History
Brian began Scouting as a New Scout, joining fledgling Troop 67 in September 1997. He had just moved to Delaware and was entering the 6th grade. He attended Webelos Woods for the first time and began learning the basics of camping. That first year he canoed on the Brandywine, visited the Naval Academy in Annapolis, and earned his first merit badge in fingerprinting.
Brian became a Tenderfoot in June of 1998, attending Camp Horseshoe for the first time that summer. He also went fishing on a party boat with the troop off Cape Henlopen that June. His mother, Cinda, landed one of the few fish caught that day. He took part in Webelos Woods again that fall and in November advanced to 2nd Class. There followed a trip to West Point and a second summer at Camp Horseshoe. He earned four merit badges: Citizenship in the Nation, Wilderness Survival, Cooking, and First Aid.
In February 2000 Brian became a First Class Scout and served as Troop Historian that year. During his visit to the Delaware State Legislature with Representative Bob Valihura, Brian posed for a photo in the governor’s chair as though he owned the place. He backpacked in Brandywine Creek State Park and hiked Valley Forge and Gettysburg, especially enjoying rock climbing in Devil’s Den. That summer he not only attended Camp Horseshoe but went to New River High Adventure Camp in Virginia. He remembers caving as cold, wet, dirty, and generally unpleasant, while Low Copes were fun. Merit badges earned as a First Class scout included Citizenship in the Community, Environmental Science, Family Life, and Emergency Preparation. Working with his computer consultant mom he helped launch the Troop 67 web site.
Brian reached Star by October 2000. He gained leadership experience as a Wolf Den Chief and attended the National Eagle Scout Association Merit Badge Midway at Annapolis. At the National Jamboree in the summer of 2001, he traded patches and walked and walked and walked! The Great Raft Race on the Brandywine saw the Beaver Patrol place second on a raft built on Brian’s back porch. Merit badges in Aviation, Climbing, Communications, Computers, and Citizenship in the World came as a Star Scout, as well as the God and Church award.
Advancing to Life rank in August 2001, Brian served as Beaver Patrol Leader and completed a fourth season at Horseshoe as Senior Patrol Leader. Always a history lover, he hiked Antietam Battlefield and toured Washington, DC, with Senator Tom Carper. Brian completed his final badges toward Eagle rank: Personal Management, Archery, Camping, Indian Lore, Genealogy, Personal Fitness, and Hiking.
For his Eagle Project, Brian proposed, planned, and managed The Peace Garden at First Unitarian Church. He worked with members of First Unitarian as well as many families of Troop 67 tilling, planting, and tending the garden. Throughout the summer and into the fall harvests were donated to the YWCA’s Home-Life Management Center on Madison Street in Wilmington. This program provides transitional housing for families in need. The life-skills instruction of the HLM Program includes cooking classes taught by Chef Ron Abel. The garden provided a steady supply of fresh vegetables for these classes.
To Brian Scouting has been most meaningful for the friendships he has made, among both Scouts and Leaders.
A senior at Concord High School, Brian plans to attend college to be a high school history teacher.
February 2, 2003
Garden at First Unitarian Church
August 11, 2003
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An Eagle Scout Pledge
On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to my country.
I reaffirm my allegiance to the three promises of the Scout Oath.
I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself the obligations and responsibilities of the rank of Eagle Scout.
On my honor, I will do my best to make my training an example,
and make my rank and influence strongly count for better scouting and for better citizenship, in my troop, in my community, and in my contact with other people, regardless of race, color or creed.
To this, I pledge my sacred honor.
Scout Motto Scout Slogan
Be Prepared Do a Good Turn Daily
Scout Law
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
Scout oath
On my honor I will do my bestTo do my duty to God and my countryand to obey the Scout Law;To help other people at all times;To keep myself physically strong,mentally awake, and morally straight.
Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony
Welcome Ron Duwell
Opening Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Kyle Macasevich the (Old) Beaver Patrol: Steve Perry, Kyle Pinder, Micah Walker, Luke Yohe
Invocation Rev. Dr. Patrick O’Neill
Re-dedication to Eric Anton, Stefan Yohe,
Scout Oath and Law Kevin Anton, Luke Yohe
Speakers Gordon Burrows
For the BSA Terry Ripski
For the Family Cinda Crane & Jack Briggs
For the Church Jude Henzy
Eagle Scout Challenge John Walker
Tom Neubig
Doug Anton
Shaler Smith
Jeff Emmons
Eagle Scout Charge John Walker
Presentation of the Eagle Tom & Jean Marie Yohe
The Eagle’s Response Brian Briggs
Special Presentations Terry Ripski
Music: How can I keep from Margo Price & Kelly Patton
singing
Retire the Colors SPL & Beavers
Closing and Benediction Doug Anton
EAGLE
COURT OF HONOR