Boy Scout

WW Leadership Training Retreat

Wed, 04/17/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

The Wagon Wheel Boy Scout Troops held their annual JLT Training Retreat the weekend of April 12th.
The group assembled for the official picture at the end of the weekend. Sixty-one boys and eight adults participated in the training programs. The annual event brought in troops from as far as Kearney, MO. Including staff, ninety-six scouts and leaders enjoyed the warm sun starting Friday evening ending late Sunday afternoon.

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St. Benedict's 75 Years of Scouting

Wed, 02/06/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Sunday, Feb. 3, marked the 75th year that St. Benedict's parish has sponsored a Boy Scout Troop. Troop 53 was first chartered in 1938, however former members remember meeting before that. Joe Carrigan was the first Scoutmaster and took the boys on many exciting adventures. One of their favorite places was on Independence Creek.

WW Troops
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Celebrating 75 Years of Scouting

Thu, 01/31/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Sunday, Feb. 3, St. Benedict's will receive the 75th consecutive Charter for Boy Scout Troop 53. The charter and special placque will be presented at the 8:00 AM Mass. All scouts that have ever been a part of Troop 53 are asked to participate in the Mass. All scouts are welcome to attend in uniform for the very special occasion.

WW Troops St. Benedict's
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Kanza Boy Scout Compete at Klondike

Mon, 01/21/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Boy Scouts from around Northeast Kansas gathered Saturday, January 19, for a warm winter Klondike derby. The weather was warmer than usual for the event which had teams from various troops pulling "dog" sleds across the thawed ground. As the day progressed each team moved to various stations demonstrating their skills at various activities.

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WW Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast

Wed, 01/09/2013 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Boy Scouts of the Wagon Wheel Troops are selling tickets for all you can eat Pancakes February 3 at the Elks. The procedes go to support the individual Scout's activities, including summer camp.

Pancakes

Scrambled Eggs

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Day Care Enjoy Indian Dance

Wed, 11/21/2012 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Wednesday, November 21st, members of the Kanza Mic-O-Say Dance Team made their anual trip to Atchsion Day Care. For the last several years the dancers have been part of the Thanksgiving tradition at Day Care.

Dance Director David Whitmer introduces the dances.The first dance was the Warriors Dance with Justin and Chris pictured.

Kanza Dance Team
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Venturing, Scouting for High School +

Sun, 11/11/2012 by Dennis Draper of Venturing Chair, Kanza District

Have you heard about this co-ed extension of the Scouting program for young men and women? Are you ready to organize or join a Venture Crew?

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Scouting for Food Collected 4000 lbs

Mon, 11/05/2012 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Thanks to the generosity of the Atchison community, over 4000 lbs of food was collected Saturday in the Scouting for Food drive. Girl and Boy Scouts travelled the city picking up truck loads of non-perishable food for the local food pantries. Over 3000 lbs was collected. Country Mart added another 1000 lbs. This helped restock the depleted pantries at the Salvation Army and First Christian Church.

The drive was speared headed by Kelly and Derek Franklin. Thanks to parents who drove routes the city was covered in a few hours.

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BC Students, Boy Scouts show Boys and Girls Club Outdoors

Mon, 11/05/2012 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Saturday, November 3, 13 youngesters from the Boys and Girls Club got to experience being out-of-doors. Four students from the Schools as Community Class at Benedictine College planned the outing as a class project. Drew Loew, Kathryn Wright, Zach Jansen and Lucia Gugliotta-Kremer approached the Boy Scouts in the Wagon Wheel Troops for assistance.

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Whitmer Receive Eagle Scout

Sun, 11/04/2012 by ftp Staff of FROM THE PORCH

Justin Whitmer, Troop 86, received his Eagle Scout Award in a ceremony Sunday, November 4th. The ceremony was held at First Presbyterian Church in Atchison. Troop 86 is sponsored by the church. Justin is the son of David and Cindy Whitmer.

Troop 86
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