Boy Scout Troop 292 holds Eagle Court of Honor

Boy Scout Troop 292 held a Court of Honor on May 2, to recognize Jeffrey S. Wumkes for earning the rank of Eagle. Wumkes was escorted on stage by Eagle Escorts Greg Tschorke and Jason DiCiaccio, after Jim Corke, assistant scoutmaster, described the climb along the trail to Eagle. John Norsen and Ron Wadkins, assistant scoutmasters and Bob Meyer, Troop 292 committee chairman, participated in the ceremony. His parents pinned on his Eagle Badge and presented his certificate.

To earn the rank of Eagle, a scout must earn 21 merit badges and complete an approved community service project. Wamkes' Eagle project was to extend the parking lot at Davis Park near the Chestnut Ridge Road entrance. He organized a group of scouts and adult to clear brush and small trees, then spread stone over the new parking area.

Jeff is the son of Gary and Karen Wumkes and has one younger sister, Ashley. A senior at Churchville-Chili High School, he is an honor student who enjoys business and math. He will be attending Monroe Community College in the fall and majoring in business administration.

Jeff Wumkes began his scouting years as a Tiger Cub in Pack 292 and crossed over to Troop 292 in 1995. He has held various troop positions including Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. He was also elected to the Order of the Arrow. In July 2001, he attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort AP Hill Virginia.

The ceremony included awarding Tenderfoot Rank to Michael Bruno, Daniel Brewer, Patrick Chamberlain, Alex Clarke, Brandon Crego, John Finn, Kellen Magiera and Josh Mason. Tom Finn received his Second Class Rank. First Class Rank was awarded to Eric DiCiaccio, Ed Fernandez, Tom Finn, Michael Fox, Kelan Kline, John Lawniczak, Colin Nobles, Kenny Piasecki and Greg Selke. Alex McKeown earned his Star Rank. Life Rank was awarded to Andy McKeown and James Richards. Eagle Scout, Brian Mooney was awarded his Gold Palm. Jeff Champlin, Alex McKeown and Andy McKeown earned both Family Life and Personal Management merit badges and Brian Mooney earned the Aviation Merit Badge.

Boy Scout Troop 292 is sponsored by the Chili Lions Club.