Tom Proctor, 16, and Paul Rosenzweig, 18, received their Eagle Scout rank at an award ceremony at the Augusta Jewish Community Center on June 10. They began their scouting careers in Cub Scout Pack 56 at Stevens Creek Elementary School.
The Columbia County Soil & Water District sponsors several high school students each year to attend the Natural Resource Conservation Workshop at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Ga. This year, four students from Columbia County participated. Richard Barden (left), a student at Evans High School, received a $1,000 scholarship, $25 cash and a plaque from the Georgia Mining Association, presented by Andy Cullen.
Chandler Jones of Evans received a $1,500 scholarship from Scholarships for Military Children at Fort Gordon. Chandler is the son of Rodney and Jamie Jones and attends the University of Georgia.
Greenbrier graduate Brandon Byers received a $1,500 scholarship through the Scholarships for Military Children program at Fort Gordon. Brandon is the son of Scott and Donna Byers and attends Georgia Institute of Technology.
Victoria Sutton of Evans received a $1,500 scholarship through the Scholarships for Military Children at Fort Gordon. Victoria is the daughter of Damian and Debra Sutton and attends Georgia College & State University.
Congratulations to Tom and Paul for their worthy achievement.
Sadly, Ryan Andresen, Troop 212, San Francisco Bay Area, having completed ALL of the requirements for receiving the Eagle Scout Badge, was refused his award by his troop leader because Ryan was gay. Ryan will be 18 next Monday and, at that time, too old to receive the award.
Over 300 Eagle Scouts have already turned in their badges in support of Ryan, and as their way to send a message against discrimination of any kind.
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Congratulations to Tom and Paul for their worthy achievement.
Sadly, Ryan Andresen, Troop 212, San Francisco Bay Area, having completed ALL of the requirements for receiving the Eagle Scout Badge, was refused his award by his troop leader because Ryan was gay. Ryan will be 18 next Monday and, at that time, too old to receive the award.
Over 300 Eagle Scouts have already turned in their badges in support of Ryan, and as their way to send a message against discrimination of any kind.
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