Four members of Boy Scout Troop 221 have achieved the elite rank of Eagle Scout. They are Eric Dennison, Adam Kriz, Matthew Craig and Joey Kenney. Their Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony was held Oct. 20 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence.
Eric Dennison
Dennison received his Arrow of Light on Nov. 17, 2002, and crossed the bridge into Scouting on Jan. 18, 2003, becoming an Eagle Scout on May 7, 2009. His awards and honors include 33 merit badges, St. John Bosco, Service Star and Mile Swim.
As a member of Troop 221, he has been Quartermaster and Patrol Leader, and is Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He has attended H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation seven years, and is a Tom Tom Beater in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His tribal name is Second Son Walks Soft Carries Much Thunder.
Eric’s Eagle Project was completed at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Independence. He planned and organized the transformation of the former day care building into the new parish offices. This enormous project included preparing and repainting at least seven rooms, some of which had to have the wallpaper removed. His project also involved repairing or replacing tiles in the restroom. Eric’s project is appreciated by the St. Ann’s Parish staff and the entire community.
Adam Kriz
Kriz received his Arrow of Light on Jan. 1, 2002, and crossed the bridge into Scouting on Jan. 15, 2002, becoming an Eagle Scout on May 7, 2009. His honors and awards include 29 merit badges, the Service Star and World Conservation.
As a member of Troop 221, he has been Patrol Leader and is Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He has attended H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation six years, and is a Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His tribal name is Firebuilder Second Son of Bent Nail.
Adam’s Eagle Project took place in the William Henry Harrison Memorial Park in Sugar Creek. His plan included the removal of the existing worn out standing cooking grills and replacing them with three new ones. Once the older ones were dug out and removed, the new ones were placed and set in concrete. The new cooking grills were then cleaned and made ready for use. Adam’s project has already been appreciated by many families that use and cook out in this beautiful park.
Joey Kenney
Kenney received his Arrow of Light on Jan. 17, 2003, and crossed the bridge into Scouting on Aug. 2, 2003, becoming an Eagle Scout on Sept. 29, 2009. His honors and awards include 26 merit badges and the Service Star.
As a member of Troop 221, he has been Scribe, Patrol Leader and Instructor, and is Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He has attended H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation five years, and is a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His tribal name is Warrior Son of Young Rainbow Maker.
For his Eagle Project, Joey planned, organized and carried out the construction of a concrete pad behind the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Ministry Center in Independence. This Ministry Center not only houses the Parish Office, but is the home of one of the most important Food and Clothing Pantries in Jackson County. This project will provide a much improved clean and proper place for large items, such as waste containers. Joey’s behind the scene project is already appreciated by the entire Parish and Ministry Staff.
Matthew Craig
Craig received his Arrow of Light on Feb. 10, 2004, and crossed the bridge into Scouting on March 1, 2004, becoming an Eagle Scout on July 2, 2009. His honors and awards include 22 merit badges, the Totin’ Chip and World Conservation.
As a member of Troop 221, he has been Den Chief, Patrol Leader and Instructor. He has attended H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation six years, and was a member of the Reservation Staff for two years. He is a Runner in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and his tribal name is Runner Burning Stone Table.
Matthew’s Eagle Project was carried out at Buckner Elementary School. He planned, organized and carried out the construction of several Butterfly Habitat Cages for the school. Removal of at least three tree stumps and ground work was done to prepare for the cages. His plan also include pre-building parts of the cages in a shop. Under his leadership, these well constructed cages, with screens and netting, were then brought to the site for final assembly. These Butterfly Habitat Cages are being used to show the children the miraculous metamorphosis of the butterfly. Matthew’s project will be greatly appreciated for years to come.
