March 19, 2024

In the News: Connection Newspaper (1/6/2016) – Fifth, Sixth Graders Experience Camping at Wolf Trap

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“First-time campers had a fun experience at an overnight camp out at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday on Columbus Day weekend. In addition to setting up tents, and cooking their own meals using Dutch ovens and camp stoves, the campers were taught archery, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, and about […]

In the News: Great Falls Connection (1/18/2016) – Boy Scout Troop 55 achieves its 100th Eagle Scout

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Boy Scout Troop 55 achieves its 100th Eagle Scout. Boy Scout Troop 55, sponsored by St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, promoted five scouts to the Eagle Rank. The new Eagle Scouts are Andrew Dudzik, Corey Hodge, Joseph Kee and Paul Youssef, all attending Langley High School; and Nick Dunie who attends Fort Union […]

Troop 55 Recognized by Volunteer Fairfax for Community Service

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 The Great Falls Connection posted a write-up on Troop 55’s recent recognition at the Volunteer Fairfax Awards.  Mr. Jeff Ye was recognized in the “Rising Star” category.  Wesley P., Mitchell P., James Y. and Daniel R. were all recognized in the Youth category. “Jeff Ye, community service coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 55, was selected […]

BSA 55 Adult Mixer 2015 a Success!

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Good Turnout and lots of fun at the BSA 55 Adult Mixer at River Bend Country Club.  Make sure to come next year!

Seven Great Falls Troop 55 Scouts Earn Eagle Scout Rank

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By Tommy K., Boy Scout Troop 55 Lead Historian   Nationwide, only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve the Rank of Eagle Scout. This year, seven Troop 55 Scouts earned the rank. The Eagle Rank is the most difficult as Scouts must demonstrate service, leadership, and training that positively impact their communities and the world […]

The Scouter Digest (Spring 2015) – Troop 55 Boy Scouts Earn President’s Volunteer Service Medal

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The Scouter Digest ( published by BSA  National Capital Area Council) picked  Troop 55â€ēs Scouts community service efforts and earning President’s Volunteer Service Awards  as the feature story for Powhatan District. For the full story, please visit this link at page 34 Here

Powhatan Press, April 2015, “Eagle Project Report – Building a Stream Trail Bridge”

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Nick D. wrote a eagle project report, and was publish by Powhatan district for April 2015 newsletter. Click Here to find the report