December was the month for Boy Scout Troop 715's annual big night of the year.
It was held at the Center Lake Pavilion with Christmas decorations, a carry-in dinner and a candle-light ceremony conducted by the Shark, Raptor and Badger Patrols. Senior Patrol Leader Jordan Friddle was the master of ceremonies. One hundred fourteen merit badges were awarded, with nine scouts advancing in rank.
Jeremy Meadows earned his second Class patch, Vincent Johnston received his Star patch, and earning the Life patch were Landon Slone, Trent Sumwalt, Brandon Lee, Zachary Rooker, Kyle Smith, David Zigon and Jonathan Skaggs. Other Scouts attending but already Life Scouts were William Anderson, Adam Becker, Jordan Friddle, Tyler Ingle, Cameron Carter and Trevor Callahan.
Life Scouts Mike Meadows, Patrick Olson, Taylor Zigon, Jonathan Humberson, Josh Holland, Wesley Craig and Clayson Wilhite have each completed their individual Eagle Projects and passed their Eagle Board of Review. Their Eagle Court of Honor is scheduled for Jan. 26.
