ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO

GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW;

TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES;

TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE,

AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.

Eagle Roll Call

Jonathan Taylor Andrew

Jason Dail Irwin

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November 11, 2013

“I pray that God would fi ll your heart with dreams

And that faith gives you the courage

To dare to do great things

I’m here for you whatever this life brings

So let my love give you roots

And help you fi nd your wings”

Mark Harris

Welcome & Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas Rebber, Senior Patrol Leader

Flag Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flag Presentation (Please stand)

Alex New, Drew Chapman, Jeffery New, Brock Mullins, Daniel Robinson

Pledge of Allegiance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas Rebber, Senior Patrol Leader

Scout Oath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scouts of Troop 157

Scout Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scouts of Troop 157

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas Rebber, Senior Patrol Leader

Special Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Scoutmaster

Recognition of Adult Scouters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Scoutmaster

Introduction of Lubbock Lions Club President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas Rebber, Senior Patrol Leader

Lubbock Lions Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Daniel Castro, President

Presentation of Rank Advancement & Merit Badges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Scoutmasters

Roll Call of Eagles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Scoutmaster

Eagle Scout Feather Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan Thompson, Saul Rodriguez, Jacob Irwin, Mason Payne

Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas Rebber, Senior Patrol Leader

Eagle Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lieutenant General Bernhard T. Mittemeyer (ret.)

Presentation of Eagle Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lieutenant General Bernhard T. Mittemeyer (ret.) Mike Chapman, Brad Payne

Scoutmaster Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Scoutmaster

Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Voland, Troop Bugler

Warrior Celebration Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troop 157 Drum Team

Troop 157 wishes to thank the Lubbock Lions Club for serving as our charter sponsor.

Troop 157 Eagle Court of Honor & Awards Banquet“Men Of Honor”

TROOP 157 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

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TROOP 157 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

“Men of Honor”

It seems like only yesterday, his eyes were lit with joy,As we watched with admiration, this uniformed little boy.Camp outs, picnics, Pine wood cars, the years slipped quickly by,The colors changed from blue to green, in the twinkling of an eye.

Soon came ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, and Star.Each leading towards that fi nal request, once visioned from afar.And then the rank of Life, and as life can often do.The goal so close within his grasp, was dimming from his view.Yet from within he found the strength to reach that fi nal quest,Remembering words from years gone by:I WILL DO MY BEST.

It seems like only yesterday, his eyes were lit with joy,As we watched with admiration, this uniformed little boy.Now with an eagle upon his chest, he soars, where once he ran, No longer that uniformed little boy;our Son...and Eagle...A Man.

Mike Wood

This Uniformed Little Boy

Jonathan Andrew was born September 11th, 1996 in Abilene, Texas. He is a Junior at Christ the King Cathedral School in Lubbock, Texas. He has fi ve siblings Kimberly, 26, Chandler,26, Kaitlin, 13, Kendrick, 10, and Jaelin age 9. Jonathan has a wide variety of interests ranging from sports to science.Jonathan currently plays for Christ the King in their Varsity Football Program. Last year he placed at the TAPPS State track meet running in the 4x4 relay. He also has been involved in the Varsity Basketball program as a Freshman and Sophomore. As a Sophomore, he competed in Persuasive Speaking at the TAPPS state academic meet and made it in into the fi nal round of the top eight. In 8th grade he placed 2nd in Environmental Science at the Texas State Science in Engineering Fair in San Antonio, Texas. After his freshman year Jonathan participated in a volunteer service program in Ghana where he helped build a school for local children. He also spent many hours teaching them to read and play American football. He spent the fi rst part of his Sophomore year as a student in Costa Rica where he became close with his host family living on the edge of the Monteverde, Rainforest. As he was fi nishing his program he had a life changing moment when he survived an earthquake. He recently fi nished his 9th year at Camp Longhorn where he completed the Ranger Leadership program. He also had the opportunity to attend the Boy Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. While he was there he made new friendships from around the world. He spent many hours with the Australian leaders Tegan Cree and Michael Pratt as well as the international contingents that they brought with them. He had an outstanding time and particularly enjoyed the

leadership given by assistant scout master Evan Thompson. Jonathan spent 34 nights camping this summer and truly enjoys being part of the outdoors. He has a passion for protecting the environment and lives it by the mantra of “ Leave No Trace.” He participated as a visitor to the World Jamboree in Sweden in 2011. Jonathan earned he religious emblem “AD ALTARI DEI” in 2012. Jonathan was selected in 2012 for Order of the Arrow and completed his ordeal in May of 2013. His Eagle Project consisted of working with Lubbock County Offi cials and the Legal community by providing a renovation of the Children’s Witness Room at the Lubbock County Courthouse. He would like to thank Mark Heinrich, Robert Hook, Crystal Spradely, Julie Doss, and Justin O’Neal for their support of his project. He also appreciated the help of the Texas Tech Law School community.

Jonathan Taylor Andrew

Jason Dail Irwin, 18, was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 16, 1995. He is the son of Patrick and Darlene Irwin and grandson of Sherman and Audeen Irwin of Lubbock and Franklin and Josetta Heinrich of Slaton. He has an older sister, Katherine (25), an older brother Jacob (23), and a nephew Jaxon (4). His father, Patrick and brother Jacob both achieved the Eagle Scout rank in Troop 157.

Jason started school at Parsons Elementary and developed a great appreciation for music and Texas history. He went on to Evans Middle school where he played football and played the baritone in the band for 3 years. He attended Monterey High School, and participated in football all four years, was a member of National Honor Society and earned 4.0 honor roll all four years. He enjoyed history, calculus and physics. Jason graduated with honors in June of 2013. He is currently a freshman at Texas Tech University and is majoring in mechanical engineering.

Jason attends Holy Spirit Catholic church. He currently serves as a Eucharistic Minister and was an alter server for six years. He has been involved with the youth group at Holy Spirit for the last four years. He has helped with the annual sausage festival, Vacation bible school and the Halloween Happening.

Jason began his journey to Eagle Scout as a Tiger Cub with Pack 140. He enjoyed earning belt loops, and pinewood derby racing. He achieved his Arrow of Light in May of 2005 and joined Troop 157 so he could attend his fi rst summer camp along with his brother. Jason has attended summer camp

almost every year since he joined. Jason has held various leadership positions, participated in service projects and has gone on many camping and spring break trips. He is also a member of the Nakona Lodge Order of the Arrow. In the summer of 2012, he trekked to Philmont with his dad and several other members and leaders from the troop. Jason served as the trek leader for the 14 day journey.

Jason’s eagle project was for the Sisters of the Lord’s Table. Several of the sisters, who are from the Philippines, attend and work at Holy Spirit, where Jason met them during youth group. He designed a grotto and prayer area in the backyard at their home. He and his fellow scouts cleared dirt and transplanted a tree, created a form for the foundation, poured concrete into the form for a slab and planted various fl owering plants and shrub around the slab. He placed pavers and the grotto on top of the slab. Jason, his dad and brother constructed the grotto from wood.

Jason and his family would like to thank all the leaders and volunteers in Troop 157, who have helped him in his journey to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. These people, through their commitment, leadership and guidance have shown Jason how to strive to become a man of honor. He would also like to thank all his family and friends who gave their love, encouragement, fi nancial aid, letters and prayers to help complete his Eagle Project.

Jason Dail Irwin

Matthew John Levine, 16, is the son of Teresa Zaisser Levine and Dr. Marc Joseph Levine of Lubbock, Texas. He is the younger brother of Max Zaisser Levine (19), a sophomore at Villanova University. Matthew and his brother are very tight, sharing their love of music, music making, tennis, ping pong rivalries, boating and beaching, hiking and hanging with their beloved dogs. Matthew’s grandparents are Carmelita Zaisser (deceased) and Carl Zaisser (deceased) and the Honorable Beryl J. Levine and Dr. Leonard Levine of Palo Alto, CA.

Matthew was born on July 30, 1997 at Methodist Hospital, Lubbock, Texas. Matthew began his education at Texas Tech Child Development Research Center pre-school, where he played and developed from ages 1-4. He attended All Saints Episcopal School from K through 8th grade and graduated in 2011. At All Saints, in addition to the regular curriculum, Matthew studied Spanish, Latin, Algebra 1 and Comparative Religion. He participated in daily chapel including Bible readings, and he gave his own musical offerings on viola and guitar. He contributed service hours to various community organizations, including Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, Women’s Protective Services and Adult Day Care Center. He played team basketball and tennis for All Saints during middle school. In 8th grade, Matthew had a lead role in a theater production under the direction of Ms. Wendy Needham called, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, a emotionally gripping play about young friends coming of age as victims of the Holocaust. The play was awarded 1st in District, and 2nd in State competition. For his performance, Matthew won Best Male actor at the State competition.

Matthew started Lubbock High School as a freshman, taking all AP classes. He is currently a junior in the academically demanding International Baccalaureate program. Matthew made the Varsity Tennis Team as a freshman and has played Varsity each year. As a sophomore, his team won first place in the 4A District and in the spring 2013, Matthew and his doubles partner, Collin Couch, won first place in the 4A District; they went on to compete in the Regional tournament. Outside of school, Matthew has competed for many years in the United States Tennis Association competitions, Texas Section, earning 12-year-old Superchamp, and 14 & 16 year-old Champ status.

Matthew has loved being involved with music throughout his education. He played viola in the All Saints Orchestra for 2 years under the direction of Ms. Judy Woody. He studied piano independently for several years with Ms. Joy Moutos. Matthew has studied guitar with Mr. Chad Russell, owner of Don’t Fret Guitar Studio, for the past 5 years. Matthew performs in Chad’s annual guitar jam and each year adapts a musical selection, which he polishes to performance quality. In middle school years, Matthew contributed “musical offerings” in chapel services. He plays guitar on Sunday morning at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Lubbock, where he currently attends services.

Matthew has no prior immediate family in scouting; he has “learned as you go” from fellow troop mates and adult scouters. Matthew began scouting in 8th grade with Troop 157 when he happily accompanied some friends to a scout meeting with the hope of doing some hiking and outdoor camping. He became increasingly involved in the program, pursued merit badge learning, camping experience and leadership opportunities in the troop including Quartermaster, Scribe and Patrol leader. He has attended summer camp every summer since joining and also was invited and did serve as a counselor in training (CIT) with Mr. Christopher Ross at Camp Tres Ritos, NM. Matthew traded his former summer camp experiences at Camp Longhorn and Newks Tennis Ranch, both in the Texas Hill Country, to pursue the learning and fun-filled weeks with the Troop 157 summer camp in “cool, comfortable Ardmore, Oklahoma.” Matthew earned the Lifesaving American Red Cross certificate last spring through the LISD program and went on to achieve the Lifesaving MB during 2013 summer camp. He feels it is important to provide first aid and to be able to rescue others, especially around water. He looks forward to the possibility of getting a lifeguarding job, perhaps one summer on the beaches of cape cod, where he convenes every summer with his extended family. In addition to the outdoor skills learned from various Merit Badge pursuits, Matthew particularly enjoyed pursuing the Cooking MB this past summer.

Matthew’s designed and executed his xeriscape landscaping Eagle Service Project for the benefit of Oakwood United Methodist Church, Lubbock, TX. This is where the Troop 157 has met for regular, Monday meetings for several years. Matthew decided a gardening facelift for the site’s south entrance would be an excellent way to pay back the church for their generosity in allowing his troop to use its facility. The site now offers a tidy, attractive and more inviting entrance with groundcover, paved edges and potted plants. This xeriscape treatment is drought and debris resistant and is uniquely suited to Lubbock’s hot, dry, windy climate. Matthew was honored to have a few church members share their ideas for their grounds with him as well as receive the able advice of Troop 157 consultants, including Mr. Payne and Mr. Scarborough. Matthew wishes to thank the many friends who assisted him in his project who numbered 14 on day one and 20 on day two. Scouts from Troop 157, old friends Pedro & Dylan, Lubbock High friends, tennis teammates and a beloved Lubbock High teacher, Vikki Rhodes, all helped & supported him. In total, Matthew’s hard work in preparation and his many volunteers contributed 245 man-hours. The event required his organizational skills and leadership.

Matthew wishes to thank the many adult leaders of the Troop 157 for their encouragement, time, good humor, and guidance, which contributed greatly to his learning & development along his path to becoming an Eagle Scout. Mr. Brad Payne, Mr. Terry Sparks, Dr. Phy, Dr. Ragain, Dr. Walter, Mr. Chapman, Dr. Hancock, Mr. Scioli and many more all helped Matthew achieve his goal. Matthew would especially like to thank his family for their love, encouragement and support and, as always, his buddies in and outside the troop for their loyalty and friendship through this journey. Thanks to you all!

Matthew John Levine

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“Men of Honor”

1962Johnny L. Mangrum

1964Gary L. Thornton

1967David P. DolezalJames B. NortonRobert L. Terrell

1968Marc A. MangrumKenneth A. Thornton

1971William M. Cox

1973David Spencer PughRodney C. Taylor

1974Tim L. CarterRussell A. Teeter

1975Mike W. LowreyJames C. McClainKerry M. PorterRicky C. ScottBill C. TarletonPaul D. Vick

1976Theodore F. CrassDan R. HoganSidney S. HeppingPatrick Irwin Douglas E. VickLin C. Wetterau IIIMark K. Willever

1977Michael W. GibbonsAlfred T. HicksKennett L. HobbsByron J. PruittSteven B. Sanders

1979Robert A. AycockJames T. WetterauDarrell G. Whiten

1980Richard H. Dean

1981Russell A. AycockSteve A. DavisPaul FarrThomas HeathLeonard Kirk KitchensJames G. Whitten

1982Brian PlankenhornJeffrey D. SkoogTrevor E. Sosebee

1983Grant M. CeffaloJeffrey G. FryTim William RickmanPhil D. Robertson

1984Brett E. AssiterDaniel R. GradelRodney Craig ManningJohn Duane SkoogLamont C. SosebeeRobert S. SpruillAm Womble

1985Paul W. AndersonRobert E. AndersonCharles Brice ChapmanHarral Blane ChapmanJohn Thomas FranklinGust K. KallasMelvin T. Robertson

1986Eric D. EdwardsThomas W. EvansChristopher M. GerlackGeoffrey W. HearnMichael K. KallasHunter J. SeimSterling B. TarverMatthew Shoemaker Way

1987Kevin Jackson BooeDavid W. Keller

1988Derek BirkenfeldRyan HenryBrian SpruillDouglass StevensRobert Thompson IV

1989Baker ChapmanDale GanusBattle HarrisJustin KingShay PowellMark Simon1990William BooeDavid GradelDaniel HolwerdaPhilip JohnsonClint LivelyRichard Peterson, Jr.

1991Christopher CundiffMark FlathouseJonathan HollonMatthew KellerWilliam Kolarick IIKinch Meyer IIIMatthew MillerCorgin O’CheskeyJustin PadgettJonathan Smither

1992Mark HulseyScott Allen

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Troop 157 Eagle Scouts1993Ryan BlankenshipGrant HarpPaul MorganSpencer SeimJeremy SpiveyTimothy Tidwell

1994Thomas GrimesHeath HartCharles KolarikStephen MalloryNathan PortwoodJeffrey PriceBrian Willess

1995Adrian BaconStephen BaldridgeJeffrey BaucumJohn BaucumCody CarverBrent HawkinsMark HolwerdaScott LandrumChris MeinkothZachary NicholsDamon O’SteenScott PowellJustin RobertsonTodd Tidwell

1996Garner GeeslinTimothy HulseyFrank KolarickRyan KreckBenjamin PerryBrian SorleyNeal Turner

1997Todd BatsonRyan BonnerKyle BurleyRobert Craig IIIAndrew CunninghamTrey DeTournillonNathan HartGarret HeathCorey MetsgarLee SatterwhiteChristopher ScioliTroy TidwellShawn WallaceAaron Watson

1998Christopher BentleyStephen CordJohn David HazlewoodRyann JohnsonTravis JonesCurtis LloydChristopher PerryNeal PortwoodLincoln Walsh

1999Guy BellairAndrew CordChad CrawfordBrian FerrisDavid ForbessCharles Key, Jr.Rustin MooreSalem O’SteenShea OvermanClinton PerryAustin PettitMatthew SearsStewart SmithDee TurnerJohn Wright

2000Blake BaucumJason BentleyLance CunninghamZachary CunninghamTodd EarsleyJoseph HannawayBryant HeathJustin HouserGilbert JonesLance KreckDaniel RoeslerAdrian SamarripasClark SmithLucas Walls

2001Greg GelleneThomas HesterSergio OntiverosWheeler OsborneBrandon ReyesJason SlayCory WallsNaveen Yadav

2002Brandon BallingerBarrett BrownBrennon BybeeTroy CrawfordJames HarbisonMatthew HartNathan Reynolds

2003Luke Edward BrownJames Jefferson BullockRyan Jason LowryRicardo T. MartinezJerod Lance SlayJohn S. Wofford, Jr.

2004Bergen Lee BybeeCade Clinton CookJeffrey James DillonSamuel Wells DowellDavid GlasheenDaniel Patrick HoganMichael John MartinezMichael PandyaPatrick SimmonsJustin Michael SlayJames ‘’Derrick’’ Smith, Jr.Michael James VanceNikel Viswanathan

2005Thomas CherryWilliam CherryAaron HartCameron JonesBrendon McCoyPatrick McNeillJaret SeidemanBrian SmithLucas Wheeler

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Troop 157 Eagle Scouts2006Bryce BallingerDerrick FitchCaleb KitchensJonathan PauwelsAndrew RitcheyJesse SlayJeff Watson

2007David ReidLucas Champion

2008Zachary Taylor CokePaul GlasheenBenjamin (B.J.) Lee Holmes, Jr.Michael John HolubikJacob Scott IrwinMichael Bradley PayneJarod TaylorNathan Charles TidwellChristopher John Zias

2009Jonathan Matthew BeckJoseph Keith ScioliEvan Michael Thompson

2010Cody Ray HolmesMario Thomas JimenezTucker Alexander MarberryConnor Charles NeedhamWilson Farris Wood PauwelsNicholas Brent TidwellAndrew Scott VolandParker Hamilton WiseAaron Lee YoungNicholas Frank Zias

2011John Daniel CherryJohn Michael FrulloRichard Braden FrulloMason Reed PayneDaniel Manning Pope, Jr.Joseph Graham RapierSaul Enrique RodriguezNathaniel Victor SimpsonHoward Gibson ThrashTimothy Reid WarrenPreston Leslie Weaver

2012Brett Edmund BallingerNathan Connor LockwoodJason William RobisonNathan Daniel Sosa

Quotation on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.