Below are some pictures from Andy Smith's Eagle Scout Court of Honor!
It was held in the North Building Sanctuary of Mt. Healthy United Methodist Church,
on January 20th, 2005, at 7:00 p.m.
Following was a reception downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.
| Tim, Senior Patrol Leader, starts things off. |
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| The color guard presents the flags, and posts the colors. Both Andy's have the American and Troop flags, and Rayshood has the Christian Flag. |
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Bill Herron, Master of Ceremonies, welcomes everyone and acknowledges notable guests. |
| Bob Simons, Pathfinder District Commissioner, officially opens the Court of Honor. |
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Scoutmaster Mike Oliver tells of the challenges of obtaining the Eagle Rank. |
| Scouts display the ascending ranks, and provide a description of each badge and the responsibilities associated with it. Alex, Nathan, Rayshood, Ben, Tim, and Andy participated. |
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| Andy Smith tells about his Eagle Scout project, the creation of wooden music stands for the Bell Choir. |
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| The Bell Choir warms up, practicing for their tribute during the ceremony. Pictured are Jenn, Donna, Alice, Jeanine, Tim, Darleen, Jocelyn, Andy, and Cheryl. |
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Scott Irvine, District Advancement Co-Chair for Eagle Scouts, recounts Andy's Board of Review, and his qualifications for the Rank of Eagle. |
| Steve Harness reads the Review of Record, telling about Andy's life in Scouting and also in general. |
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| Eagle Escorts Steve Carson and Gary Logsdon bring Andy forward. |
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All Eagle Scouts present took the Eagle Promise alongside Andy. |
| Andy's parents, Dennis and Jeanine Smith, come forward to stand with Andy, and be presented with "Eagle Mom & Dad" pins. |
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| Andy's mother, Jeanine Smith, pins the Eagle Badge on her son. |
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The Eagle Escorts present Andy with the Eagle Scout Neckerchief and Slide. |
| Margrit Oliver and Jenn Silver present Andy with an Eagle Scout Scrapbook, which includes photos of outings and campouts, and also contains letters of congratulations from well-known dignitaries. Jenn reads a few notable letters. |
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| Gary Oeters, a previous Scoutmaster of Troop 880, Andy's previous Troop, gives Andy an Eagle Challenge: To Wear the Badge with Pride, and give it a Meaning that is Important to Andy, and which Honors the Badge. |
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Eagle Scout Marty Stockman, a previous Assistant Scoutmaster to Andy with Troop 880, delivers a speech praising Andy's ''sticktoitiveness'' and hard work, and gives advice for future Eagle Scouts. |
| Eagle Scout Andy Smith reads an Eagle Poem, and gives a short thank-you speech. |
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| Rev. Jocelyn Roper gives the Benediction to all present. |
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| The End! |
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