BRIEF SUMMARY AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF THE GOLD AND EAGLE SCOUTS
The 18 young persons listed below have persevered to reach a level of accomplishment
achieved by only a select few in our society in spite of major obstacles and
challenges--less than 2% of persons in our population achieve this honor. We are
especially proud of them because they have all grown up in our community and have
been involved in scouting for 7-13 years. They have developed character, leadership
skills, and values that will give them a strong foundation for adulthood. They are
now prepared to soar!
Miss Jennifer Bond, 17-year-old Senior at Suitland High School, International Baccalaureate Program. Project Entitled: Safety Awareness: Summer Safety. The project provided safety tips and a video for the community to use during summer activities.
Miss Germaine Chambers, 17-year-old Junior at Gwynn Park High School. Project Entitled: Cheerleading, Dance and Health Workshop. The project provided middle school girls with dance skills to prepare them for high school try-outs.
Mr. Mark Curtis, 15-year-old Sophomore at The Pathways Schools. Project Entitled: The Beautification of Westphalia United Methodist Church. The project provided flowers and a clean churchyard for the community and my church family to enjoy.
Miss Candice Duckett, 17-year-old Junior at Oxon Hill High School, Science and Technology Program. Project Entitled: Safety Awareness Day: Personal Safety. The project provided personal safety awareness information and a self-produced video for the community.
Mr. Antonio Gillespie, 16-year-old Junior at Eastern High School. Project Entitled: Restoring the Bird Exhibit at Clearwater Nature Center. The project provided Maryland National Park and Planning Commission's Clearwater Nature Center's entire Bird Exhibit with a fresh coat of paint.
Mr. Thomas Graves, 15-year-old Sophomore at Oxon Hill High School, Science and Technology Program. Project Entitled: School Supplies for Future Achievers. The project provided school supply donations to the Eastern Branch Boys and Girls Club.
Mr. Fred Johnson III, 15-year-old Sophomore at Charles Herbert Flowers High School. Project Entitled: Bluebirds, Come Back Home. The project provided Maryland National Park & Planning Commission's Clearwater Nature Center's 53 bluebird houses with a coat of paint. Painting of the birdhouses will help correct the habitat for the bluebirds, and hopefully entice the population back to the Maryland area.
*Miss Andrea Martin, 17-year-old Senior at Suitland High School, University Program. Project Entitled: Safety Awareness Day: Home Alone. The project provided home alone safety awareness information and video for latchkey children in the community.
Miss Patrice Murphy, 17-year-old Junior at Gwynn Park High School. Project Entitled: Cheerleading, Dance and Health Workshop. The project provided health awareness and the importance of maintaining a healthy body while participating in cheerleading and dance on a high school level.
Miss Erica Pinder, 17-year-old Senior at Friendly High School. Project Entitled: Cheerleading, Dance and Health Workshop. The project provided middle school girls with cheerleading skills to prepare them for high school try-outs.
Mr. Todd Price, 15-year-old Sophomore at Oxon Hill High School, Science and Technology Program. Project Entitled: Renovation of Sanctuary. The project provided a new wall in the sanctuary of my church, Spirit of Truth Ministries International.
Miss Kaleena Rogers, 17-year-old Senior at Oxon Hill High School, Science and Technology Program. Project Entitled: A Peek in the Woods. The project provided her community of approximately 150 homes with a bi-monthly newsletter informing homeowners of community news, upcoming events, and special achievements of neighbors.
Mr. Jamar Rogers, 15-year-old Sophomore at Oxon Hill High School, Science and Technology Program. Project Entitled: A New Home for the Blind Barred Owl. The project enhanced the Maryland National Park & Planning Commission Clearwater Nature Center's major attraction-the Bird Exhibit-with an 8'x16' cage for the blind barred owl.
Miss Audrey Smith, 17-year-old Senior at Surrattsville High School. Project Entitled: Bone Marrow/Organ Donation Awareness Program. The project provided the African American community with useful information and awareness of the need for organ and bone marrow volunteers.
Mr. Ryan Stewart, 16-year-old Junior at Suitland High School, University Program. Project Entitled: Bluebird Shelter is the Key. The project consisted of constructing 50 Blue Bird houses to be used by the Clearwater Nature Center located in Clinton, MD.
Miss Sydney Stinson, 17-year-old Senior at Bishop McNamara High School, College Preparatory. Project Entitled: Safety Awareness Day: First Aid. The project provided first aid community information through both a registered nurse and a self-produced video.
Mr. John View, 15-year-old Sophomore at DeMatha Catholic High School. Project Entitled: Restoration of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church Recreational Benches. The project provided Ebenezer A.M.E. Church with revitalized recreational benches.
Miss Ashley Ware, 18-year-old Senior at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Project Entitled: Safety Awareness Day: Fire Safety. The project provided fire safety information and a self-produced video for families in the community.
