Eagle Roll Call

John Daniel Cherry

John Michael Frullo

Richard Braden Frullo

Mason Reed Payne

Daniel Manning Pope, Jr.

Joseph Graham Rapier

Saul Enrique Rodriguez

Nathaniel Victor Simpson

Howard Gibson Thrash

Timothy Reid Warren

Preston Leslie Weaver

TheEagleCourtof HonorandAwardsBanquet

January 7, 2012

“I pray that God would fill 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 find your wings”

Mark Harris

Welcome & Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gib Thrash, Senior Patrol Leader

Flag Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flag Presentation, Scouts of Troop 157 (Please stand)

Jonathan Beck, Connor Needham, Wilson Pauwels, Andrew Voland, Parker Wise

Pledge of Allegiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gib Thrash, Senior Patrol LeaderScout OathScout Law

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev . Raif Turner, Troop Committee Member

Special Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Scoutmaster

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

Introduction of Lubbock Lions Club President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mason Payne

Lubbock Lions Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clifford Fedler, President

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

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

Eagle Scout Feather Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Payne, Jonathan Beck Thomas Cherry, Will Cherry

Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Scoutmaster

Eagle Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J .Q . Warnick, Jr . United States Magistrate Judge (ret .)

Presentation of Eagle Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J .Q . Warnick, Jr ., Kevin Pauwels, Brad Payne

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

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 Character”

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

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 final 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 final 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.

This Uniformed Little Boy

TROOP 157 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

“Men of Character”

Troop 157 Eagle Scouts1996Garner GeeslinTimothy HulseyFrank KolarickRyan KreckBenjamin PerryBrian SorleyNeal Turner1997Todd BatsonRyan BonnerKyle BurleyRobert Craig IIIAndrew CunninghamTrey DeTournillonNathan HartGarret HeathCorey MetsgarLee SatterwhiteChristopher ScioliTroy TidwellShawn WallaceAaron Watson1998Christopher BentleyStephen CordJohn David HazlewoodRyann JohnsonTravis JonesCurtis LloydChristopher PerryNeal PortwoodLincoln Walsh1999Guy 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 Walls2001Greg GelleneThomas HesterSergio OntiverosWheeler OsborneBrandon ReyesJason SlayCory WallsNaveen Yadav2002Brandon BallingerBarrett BrownBrennon BybeeTroy CrawfordJames HarbisonMatthew HartNathan Reynolds2003Luke 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 Wheeler2006Bryce BallingerDerrick FitchCaleb KitchensJonathan PauwelsAndrew RitcheyJesse SlayJeff Watson2007David ReidLucas Champion2008Zachary Taylor CokePaul GlasheenBenjamin (B .J .) Lee Holmes, Jr .Michael John HolubikJacob Scott IrwinMichael Bradley PayneJarod TaylorNathan Charles TidwellChristopher John Zias2009Jonathan Matthew BeckJoseph Keith ScioliEvan Michael Thompson2010Cody Ray HolmesMario Thomas JimenezTucker Alexander MarberryConnor Charles NeedhamWilson Farris Wood PauwelsNicholas Brent TidwellAndrew Scott VolandParker Hamilton WiseAaron Lee YoungNicholas Frank Zias

John Daniel Cherry is the seventeen year old son of Scott and Susan Cherry . Currently John is a junior at Trinity Christian High School where he takes honors, pre-AP, and AP courses . He is a member of the National Honor Society and has a love for learning . As a member of the Latin Club, he has earned a bronze medal on the National Mythology Exam . John has also competed in Science Olympiad . At the regional meet at Tarleton State University, he earned several top place finishes . Community service has also been a part of his high school experience including a full week of work at the food bank and food bank garden during his freshman year and a week of work at Jacob’s Ladder his sophomore year . He particularly enjoys his history courses at Trinity High and learning about the past firsthand on family vacations . In addition to his academic responsibilities, John works part-time during the school year . John has two older brothers, Thomas and William who are Eagle Scouts in Troop 157 class of 2005 . John is the grandson of the late John D . Cherry and Kathleen Cherry Buffington of Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as the late Leon F . Simpson and Eleanor Simpson of Lubbock . Just as his brothers earned the rank of Eagle Scout on the same day, John and his cousin, Nathaniel Simpson experienced the same accomplishment . As a special honor, John is wearing a Boy Scout ring that his grandfather, John Daniel Cherry, Jr . wore in the late 1930’s . On his Eagle Scout memory table tonight is a photograph of his namesake grandfather when he was at an event titled “Boy Scout Merit Badge Show 1940” in El Paso, Texas, Boy Scout Troop 1 . John’s

other grandfather, Leon Simpson, was also in Boy Scouts during the 1930’s in Post, Texas . John’s father was in Cub Scouts in Crosbyton, Texas . John is proud to carry on the family tradition of being an active member of Boy Scouts .

In Cub Scouts he received his Arrow of Light, and in Boy Scouts he has earned Eagle Scout . During the summer of 2009, John and his cousin, Nathaniel Simpson, earned the God and Country Award, a significant accomplishment earned by a very small percentage of scouts . They met weekly with Mr . Ed Cooper who is both a pastor and teacher . He taught, mentored and encouraged both boys .

For his Eagle Project, John wanted to do something for his church where he is very active in his youth group . John wanted to give back to those who had blessed him in so many areas . He decided to remodel the youth room adding new paneling and custom painting . Also, hand-made letters were made to place a Bible verse on the wall . Although John was not experienced with carpentry and painting, he did not let that get in his way . He sought out the advice and training from men who possessed those skills and learned from them and used that knowledge to complete his project . The skills he learned throughout his Eagle Project will benefit him for the rest of his life .

His Journey to Eagle all of the way from Wolf cub to Eagle Scout has made a lasting impact on John . He has been around men of character in Troop 157 . Thanks to these dedicated volunteers of Troop 157, especially Mr . Payne as scoutmaster, for helping John reach his goal .

John Daniel Cherry

TROOP 157 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

“Men of Character”

1962Johnny L . Mangrum1964Gary L . Thornton1967David P . DolezalJames B . NortonRobert L . Terrell1968Marc A . MangrumKenneth A . Thornton1971William M . Cox1973David Spencer PughRodney C . Taylor1974Tim L . CarterRussell A . Teeter1975Mike W . LowreyJames C . McClainKerry M . PorterRicky C . ScottBill C . TarletonPaul D . Vick1976Theodore F . CrassDan R . HoganSidney S . HeppingPatrick Irwin Douglas E . VickLin C . Wetterau IIIMark K . Willever1977Michael W . GibbonsAlfred T . HicksKennett L . HobbsByron J . PruittSteven B . Sanders1979Robert A . AycockJames T . WetterauDarrell G . Whiten1980Richard H . Dean1981Russell A . AycockSteve A . DavisPaul FarrThomas HeathLeonard Kirk KitchensJames G . Whitten

1982Brian PlankenhornJeffrey D . SkoogTrevor E . Sosebee1983Grant M . CeffaloJeffrey G . FryTim William RickmanPhil D . Robertson1984Brett E . AssiterDaniel R . GradelRodney Craig ManningJohn Duane SkoogLamont C . SosebeeRobert S . SpruillAm Womble1985Paul W . AndersonRobert E . AndersonCharles Brice ChapmanHarral Blane ChapmanJohn Thomas FranklinGust K . KallasMelvin T . Robertson1986Eric D . EdwardsThomas W . EvansChristopher M . GerlackGeoffrey W . HearnMichael K . KallasHunter J . SeimSterling B . TarverMatthew Shoemaker Way1987Kevin Jackson BooeDavid W . Keller1988Derek BirkenfeldRyan HenryBrian SpruillDouglass StevensRobert Thompson IV1989Baker ChapmanDale GanusBattle HarrisJustin KingShay PowellMark Simon

1990William BooeDavid GradelDaniel HolwerdaPhilip JohnsonClint LivelyRichard Peterson, Jr .1991Christopher CundiffMark FlathouseJonathan HollonMatthew KellerWilliam Kolarick IIKinch Meyer IIIMatthew MillerCorgin O’CheskeyJustin PadgettJonathan Smither1992Mark HulseyScott Allen1993Ryan BlankenshipGrant HarpPaul MorganSpencer SeimJeremy SpiveyTimothy Tidwell1994Thomas GrimesHeath HartCharles KolarikStephen MalloryNathan PortwoodJeffrey PriceBrian Willess1995Adrian BaconStephen BaldridgeJeffrey BaucumJohn BaucumCody CarverBrent HawkinsMark HolwerdaScott LandrumChris MeinkothZachary NicholsDamon O’SteenScott PowellJustin RobertsonTodd Tidwell

Troop 157 Eagle Scouts

Preston is the 17 year old son of Keith and Donna Weaver and big brother to Nolan Weaver . He is the grandson of Pat and Jennie Martin of Archer City, Texas and Marilyn Weaver and the late Leslie Weaver of Gilmer, Texas . Preston was born on July 27, 1994 in Dallas, Texas . He grew up enjoying baseball, swimming, playing the piano, and percussion . In eighth grade he was selected to be in the National Junior Honor Society and is on the A/B honor roll . He is currently a senior at Lubbock Christian High School . He was chosen Student of the Month his freshman and senior year and Outstanding Band Student his freshman and sophomore year . He plays percussion for Lubbock Christian’s concert band and is in the marching and jazz band . He has participated in the TAPPS state band contest the past three years where Lubbock Christian has received top honors for their concert, jazz and ensemble performances . He played on the varsity football team and also participated in baseball and track . Preston is a member of Green Lawn Church of Christ . For the past nine years, he has been involved in Leadership Training for Christ which is a national organization that encourages and trains young people to actively lead in their church, family, and community . He has participated in bible bowl, chorus, drama, puppets, service, song leading, speech, bible reading, daily devotional, and leadership challenge . During the summer, he volunteers at the church benevolence center and has served as a staff member at the church’s summer camp . This past July he went on a mission trip to Houston where the youth were responsible for leading inner city children in a vacation bible school . This proved to be one of Preston’s favorite church trips . He also participated for several years in a work camp

in Arlington, Texas that involved mowing yards and painting houses . Upon entering first grade, Preston joined Pack 276 in Grand Prairie, Texas . As a cub scout, he earned the Loving Servant award and as a Webelos, the Arrow of Light . Favorite memories include a trip to the USS Lexington, camping out at NASA, and spending the night on the baseball diamond at the Ball Park in Arlington . He also enjoyed the annual summer camps at various locations, including his favorite which was in Colorado . In 2005, he joined Troop 703 in Mansfield, Texas where he earned his Life rank . He also served as troop scribe, assistant patrol leader, and den chief . Preston was fourteen when our family decided to move to Lubbock, and after visiting several troops, he joined Troop 157 in 2010 . While the move was certainly a challenge, it did not hinder his desire to achieve his goal of Eagle Scout . Preston has applied to the United States Air Force Academy and hopes to pursue a career in engineering . He first became interested in the Academy when his Boy Scout Troop stopped by there while camping in Colorado . He also aspires to become an officer in the United States Air Force . For his Eagle Scout Leadership project, Preston planned and organized the installation of playground equipment at Lubbock Christian School . A school representative suggested the project, and while considering other projects, Preston decided on the playground project because of his love and appreciation of Lubbock Christian and the impact that the playground would have on present and future elementary students . The process proved to be a huge undertaking, but with the help of peers and adult leaders, Preston successfully completed the playground . He learned many new skills and lessons while working on this project, but most importantly, he learned from his mistakes and has a better realization of his ability to lead . He takes great pride in watching the young children enjoy their new playground and wants to thank all scouts, leaders and family members who assisted with the project . Preston has always had a kind, generous spirit . He has been very blessed to have many admirable, influential people of all ages in his life through Boy Scouts, church, school, and family who have encouraged him to use his caring spirit to benefit others . Many have given their time, support and guidance to help Preston reach his goal of Eagle Scout . Preston would like to thank his previous and present leaders, Cubmasters Randy Sullivan and Keith Weaver, and Scoutmasters Larry Smith and Brad Payne . He would also like to thank Kevin Pauwels and Scott Voland for their counsel and guidance while transitioning to a new troop . Preston would like to express a special thanks to Scott Scarborough . Scotty’s encouraging words and actions prodded Preston along through every stage of the final project . Lastly, he thanks his family, friends, school leaders and church leaders . Because of their influence, prayers, patience, and love, he was able to achieve his goal of Eagle Scout .

Preston Leslie Weaver

John Michael Frullo, 18, is the son of John and Patti Frullo and brother of Braden (17) . He is the grandson of Dr . and Mrs . A .R . Howard of Lubbock, and John L . Frullo and the late Albina Frullo of Rock Springs, Wyoming . John Michael is currently a senior at Lubbock High School where he participates in AP courses, Academic Decathlon, and Future Problems Solvers . He also plays on the varsity basketball team .

John Michael attended All Saints Episcopal School from Kindergarten through the eighth grade . While at All Saints, he participated in the Private School Interscholastic Association Academic Contests each year from fourth grade through eighth grade . He placed first or second at the district meets and advanced to the state level of competition each year of the five years he competed . In two of those years, he earned medals for placing 1st, 2nd, and 5th in the state in Number Sense, Mathematics, and Ready Writing . John Michael also participated in football, basketball, and track in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades . In addition, he was a member of the National Junior Honor Society .

As a senior at Lubbock High School, John Michael is making the most of his high school experience . He is a member of the Academic Decathlon team and competes in meets involving ten academic areas . He also is a member of a Future Problem Solvers team . The team advanced to state last year earning a place in the top eight in the state . They are working to improve that ranking this year . He enjoys

playing basketball for the Westerners and is in his second year at the varsity level . John Michael is also involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, and Youth Entrepreneurial Leadership/Interact organization where he serves as president for the second year . He received top Chemistry student his sophomore year and earned the Lubbock High Westerners Who’s Who award the past two years . On track to graduate at the top of his class, John Michael plans to attend college and then medical school .

John Michael began scouting in Kindergarten as a Tiger Cub at All Saints . He joined Troop 157 in 2005 . He has served as Quartermaster, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Patrol Leader . He has attended summer camp four of the past six summers .

John Michael’s eagle project was completed at the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center . He visited the center in elementary school and wanted to help the center because of the work they do for animals . The center volunteers must give water to the animals each day . When the weather was cold, the faucets in the yard would freeze, and the volunteers would have to carry water in buckets rather than use the hoses . John Michael’s project included replacing three yard faucets with frost-proof water hydrants . In addition to the hydrants, John Michael and his team also improved the aesthetics of the area by placing stepping stones around each hydrant . The center volunteers are very appreciative of the hydrants and the ease of getting water to the animals .

John Michael is very appreciative of the work and dedication of the adult leaders in Troop 157 . Their guidance and encouragement was instrumental in his reaching his goal of Eagle Scout . He would also like to thank his family for their continuous love and support .

John Michael Frullo

Timothy Reid Warren is the 16 year old son of Weldon & Ann Warren and Edward Reid . He has a sister, Erin, age 19, a freshman in the Honors College at Texas Tech University and a brother J .R ., age 17 . Timothy’s grandparents are: Roger and Patricia Schafer of Clermont, FL, Robert and Leta Warren of Lubbock, TX, and Jim and Nancy Hopp of Aurora, IL .

Timothy is currently a sophomore at Christ the King Cathedral School where he is taking AP courses and is a member of the National Honor Society . He is also involved with CtK’s athletic program: football and basketball . He appreciates and considers himself fortunate to attend a Christian school that openly prays before, during and after classes as well as before, and after athletic events . Timothy values the Christian influence other students, teachers and administrators have on him at Christ the King .

Timothy is also very active in 4-H . He has earned the Gold Star Award which is the highest 4-H award given on the county level . He has earned the right to compete at the state level at the youngest age possible and led his district range judging team as the high point winner . He has served 4-H as club President, County Council President, and numerous other leadership positions including leading Young County’s One Day 4-H community service event . Timothy led the county in supporting our military troops over seas through Americans Supporting Americans and was awarded a state level award resulting in a monetary donation to Young County 4-H . Timothy thoroughly enjoys leading others in community service projects . He has devoted numerous hours giving back to his club, his community, and his world .

He finds great value and inspiration in the 4-H pledge: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living .

With our family being very active in 4-H and athletics, it was Timothy himself who asked to join Boy Scouts at age eleven . From the start of his membership, Timothy desired and strived for becoming an Eagle Scout . He was fortunate enough to have the influence of positive older Boy Scouts who cared enough to mentor him and keep him focused on his goal of becoming an Eagle . Timothy has enjoyed summer camps at, Sid Richardson Scout Ranch, Bridgeport, TX, Wehinapay Mountain Camp, New Mexico, San Isabel Scout Ranch, Colorado, and Worth Ranch, Graford, TX where he earned the title of “the beast” for his extraordinary efforts during the Swimming merit badge . He has attended four years of Merit Badge College in Weatherford, TX . Timothy has led his Troop as Quartermaster, Instructor, and Patrol Leader (earning Honor Patrol for two years in a row) . He has also led his troop as highest popcorn sales for three years in a row .

Timothy is an ambitious young man, setting his mind to various goals and successfully striving to accomplish them . His determination and capabilities has enabled him great success during his youth . Timothy has plans to attend Texas Tech or Texas A&M and study Petroleum Engineering . He believes our great country has enough fossil fuel to support all of our energy needs and hopes to be a part of harvesting it while also helping the agriculture around the harvest remain or become sustainable .

Timothy’s Eagle project was a successful remodel and renovation of one of the rooms at the Graham Area Crisis Center . The Center serves the needs of the homeless, abused, and transitioning people of Young County by providing temporary housing . Families of all sizes from single men and women, to single parents with small children have a place to call home until they can rebuild their lives . He would like to thank all the boys from Troop 92 in Graham, TX that helped make his renovation project a success .

Timothy would like to specifically thank his mentors from Troop 92: Mr . Will Lunsford (Assistant Scoutmaster), and Davis and Peyton Lunsford (both Eagle Scouts) and The Renfro Family, and Matthew and Jacob Renfro (both Eagle Scouts) . He would also like to thank all the men of Troop 157 who have welcomed Timothy with open arms and a spirit of assistance . He would especially like to acknowledge and thank Scoutmaster Mr . Brad Payne, Mr . Kevin Pauwels, Dr . Joe Hancock, Mr . Scott Scarborough and Mr . Randall Merriott . Without their help, support, assistance and encouragement, Timothy’s own determination and goal of becoming an Eagle Scout would not have come to fruition . Timothy prays that God will bless these men abundantly as they have blessed him .

Timothy Reid Warren

Braden Frullo is the 17-year-old son of John and Patti Frullo and brother of John Michael (18) . He is the grandson of Dr . and Mrs . A .R . Howard of Lubbock, and John L . Frullo and the late Albina Frullo of Rock Springs, Wyoming . Braden is currently a junior at Lubbock High School where he participates in AP courses and plays on the varsity basketball team .

Braden attended All Saints Episcopal School from Pre-Kindergarten through the eighth grade . While at All Saints, he participated in the Private School Interscholastic Association Academic Contests each year from fourth grade through eighth grade . He placed first or second at the district meets and advanced to the state level of competition each year of the five years he competed . In two of those years, he earned medals for placing 2nd, 3rd, and 5th in the state in Mathematics and Number Sense . Braden also participated in football, basketball, track, and golf in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades . In addition, he was a member of the National Junior Honor Society .

Currently a junior at Lubbock High School, Braden continues to be very involved . He enjoys playing basketball for the Westerners . He played junior varsity as a freshman and is playing his second year on the varsity team, acting as team captain this year . In addition to basketball, Braden is also involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, and serves as vice-president of Youth Entrepreneurial Leadership/Interact organization . He has received Lubbock High Westerners Who’s Who

award the past two years . On track to graduate near the top of his class, Braden plans to attend college and study Dentistry or Business .

Braden began scouting in Kindergarten as a Tiger Cub at All Saints . He joined Troop 157 in 2005 . He has served as Quartermaster and Patrol Leader . He has attended summer camp four of the past six summers . In 2010, Braden and his father had the opportunity to experience the Philmont Trek with several other members of the troop .

Braden’s eagle project was completed at the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center . The center has a relatively new fence . The fence gate was being damaged by being dragged over the rocky driveway . The center volunteer director asked Braden to determine a way to stop the gate from being damaged . Braden’s project included digging out the nine foot by fifteen foot section of the rocky driveway the gate swung over to open and replace the rocks with a brick driveway . As a result of the project, the gate now swings freely and is no longer being damaged by the rocks and the center has a nice brick drive area .

Braden would like to thank his fellow scouts and the adult leaders of Troop 157 for their guidance and encouragement throughout his journey to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout . The dedication of the adult leaders to each of the scouts is greatly appreciated . He would also like to thank his family for their love and support in all aspects of life .

Richard Braden Frullo

Mason Reed Payne, 17, is the son of Brad and Kathy Payne, and younger brother to Michael Payne, also a Troop 157 Eagle Scout . Mason is the grandson of Thomas and Jean Johnson of Iowa Park, Texas, and Stephen and Trois Payne of Lubbock, Texas . Mason joins the legacy of 10 other immediate family members who are Eagle Scouts .Mason began his journey in scouting by joining Pack 536 as a Tiger Cub . Mason enjoyed Cub Scout activities, especially the time his Webelos Den went camping with Troop 157 to Dr . English’s Ranch where the temperature dropped to 17 degrees . He still has the cars he built for the Pine Wood Derby races . Mason received his Arrow of Light award on March 1, 2005, joined Troop 157 on March 7, 2005 and has been active in troop events since that time . Mason’s first trip with the Troop (and away from home) was Spring Break 2005 when the Troop went to the coast and he overnighted on the U .S .S . Lexington . Mason really enjoys Scouting . He has earned 30 Merit Badges, held numerous positions of responsibility, participated in service projects, and gone on camping trips and all the Summer Camps since joining the Troop . His favorite times in Scouting are attending Summer Camp, especially being the Senior Patrol Leader at the 2010 Summer Camp as well as being on staff at Mountain Man Camp where he was Mountain Man Camp Director in 2009 . Another highlight in his Scouting life was the 2010 Philmont Trek where he and his crew backpacked for 11 days and covered 70 miles . Mason also attended the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree . While at the Jamboree, Mason really enjoyed trading patches . Mason is a Brotherhood member in the Order of the Arrow where

he is Lodge Treasurer . For the past three years, he has been the Lodge Secretary and a member of the Ceremony Team . Mason was recently called-out to receive the Vigil Honor .Mason is a senior at Trinity Christian School and is a member of the National Honor Society . He has participated in Science Olympiad and won a first place medal at the State competition . He is also on the Varsity Tennis Team .For his Eagle Project, Mason planned, developed and constructed a sound and video booth for the 9:30 worship service at First Christian Church . His project included cutting, sanding, finishing the furniture grade plywood and the construction of the risers and cabinetry . Seven people participated in the project for a total of 163 man hours .Mason believes that his purpose in life is to serve, praise and give glory to God in all that he does . I Corinthians 10:13 states, “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” . Mason is a member of First Christian Church where he is a Junior Deacon and is active in Youth Choir and youth group .Mason would like to thank all his adult leaders as well as his dad, the scoutmaster, in Troop 157 for their dedication to the Scouting program and for their support and encouragement through the years to help him achieve the rank of Eagle Scout . He also wishes to thank his parents for their love, encouragement and support .

Mason Reed Payne

Gib is the son of Howard and Julie Thrash and older brother of John Thomas, who is also a member of Troop 157 . Gib is the grandson of Louise Fowler and the late Dick Fowler, of Memphis, TX as well as the late Roy and Kitty Thrash of Dallas .

Gib is currently a senior at Lubbock High School where he is an active member of the prestigious International Baccalaureate, one of the most rigorous and demanding academic courses in the world . He serves as a representative for the Student Council, and is also a member of Spanish Club and PANDA . During his years at Lubbock High, Gib has been named an AP Scholar with Honor, awarded Who’s Who, and has received various merits and awards for his performance in the classroom . He has studied the Spanish language for 7 years in school at AP and IB levels, and has gained fluency as a result . Gib also played tennis for Lubbock High during his Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years . This year, Gib was named to the Superintendent’s Council to advise Dr . Karen Garza from a student’s point of view on various issues pertaining to Lubbock ISD .

Gib is a member of First United Methodist Church . He participates in United Methodist Youth Fellowship, and has participated in many philanthropic events associated with youth, including various mission trips and Vacation Bible School .

During his spare time, Gib enjoys skiing, playing tennis, and traveling . In addition to these interests, he has also

worked for United Supermarkets since 2008 . During his time at United, Gib’s resourcefulness has gained him various promotions, most recently into a management position .

Gib’s scouting career began in 2005, as he entered the fifth grade at Roscoe Wilson . He holds the things that he has learned through scouting at great value . Throughout Gib’s 6-year career in scouting, one of his favorite things about scouts has been attending Summer Camp on Lake Murray in Ardmore, Oklahoma . During his summers at camp, Gib served as the Aquatics Director in 2010 and 2011, as well as the Assistant Camp Director in 2011 . Gib currently serves as Troop 157’s Senior Patrol Leader . Additionally, he has maintained various other responsibilities within the troop, including Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, Patrol Leader, and Quartermaster . For his Eagle Project, Gib installed trash cans and gravel in the Lubbock High School Parking lot . This repurposed area helps to alleviate trash problems that have become evident following the administration of a new school rule that prohibits students from having food and drinks in class .

Gib is currently applying to college and hopes to fulfill his aspirations by pursuing a degree in International Commerce . He plans to utilize the important things that he has learned in scouting during his university years and beyond .

Gib would like to thank everyone who has been involved in his past six years of success here at 157: including his parents, brother, family, Mr . Payne, Dr . Joe Hancock, his fellow scouts, as well as all of the adults who give their time to ensure the success of the troop . Without their help and commitment to scouting, this rank could not have been accomplished . He also wishes to thank all of his friends and family who helped with his Eagle Project, as well as those who agreed to write letters of recommendation on his behalf .

Howard Gibson Thrash

Manning is the 17 year old son of Dan and Denise Pope . He is the older brother of Anne Claire, age 14 . He is the grandson of Bert and Marcia Pope of Temple, Texas and Derrell and Teresa Dodson of Graham, Texas . In addition, Manning has a close knit circle of extended family, including aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides .

Manning is an active member of First United Methodist Church . He attended Roscoe Wilson Elementary, J . T . Hutchinson Middle School and is currently a junior at Lubbock High School .

At Roscoe Wilson, Manning participated in the G&T program beginning in the first grade . Through this program, he studied with Gail Tutino, who greatly enriched and encouraged his love of learning . He was named “Most Philosophical Fourth Grader” and was also elected by his fifth grade class to be the Duke in the Renaissance Festival .

In middle school Manning played the trombone and was a member of the honors band all three years . In both 7th and 8th grades, he was ranked First Chair in the All Region Band . In addition, his interest in History led him and a partner to enter and win his school’s History Fair with a research project and display on The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict . His project went on to win at Regional and in turn, competed in the State History Fair in Austin .

At Lubbock High, Manning is currently taking all AP classes, including two AP History courses . He was inducted into the National Honor Society during his junior year . Manning’s accomplishments in his AP Human Geography class during his freshman year led to his nomination as a candidate to attend the National Youth Leadership Conference on National Security in Washington, DC, which he attended during his sophomore year . Through this experience, Manning formulated his current goal of

pursuing a career in the State Department after college .

Manning is also on LHS’s Varsity Golf Team . He played golf from a very early age, but began seriously honing his game in the sixth grade . Since then, he fills most of his spare time working on his game, and in turn, has won numerous tournaments throughout West Texas, including North Texas Golf Association Tour events in Lubbock, Midland and Snyder . Manning routinely shoots in the seventies, and made his first hole-in-one this fall at Painted Dunes in El Paso . He is currently the number one ranked player on the LHS Golf Team, and hopes to play in college .

Manning is the third generation in the Pope family to be in scouting: his father earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and his grandfather the rank of Life Scout . Manning joined Troop 157 during his fifth grade year . By far his favorite part of scouting is the amazing camp experience in Ardmore each summer, where many great skills were acquired and many great memories were made . In addition, Manning loved going on the Troop 157 camping trips to Guadalupe Peak and especially Palo Duro Canyon, where he developed a taste for such delicious camp grub as Beef Stroganoff . He was tapped into the Order of the Arrow in the summer of 2009 .

Manning’s Eagle Project began with his love of golf and the desire to share his passion with younger, less privileged kids . The first part of his project was to conduct an equipment drive to collect ten sets of golf clubs to donate to The Boys and Girls Club . He then planned and conducted a two day Golf Clinic for The Boys and Girls Club, which included recruiting and training golf instructors, securing the donation of a logo’d t-shirt for each participant and a banner for the event site . The equipment drive went so well that he was also able to additionally give each clinic participant their own set of golf clubs to take home with them .In addition, the relationship he developed with The Boys and Girls Club director led to an ongoing joint effort between the LHS Golf Team and The Boys and Girls Club, in which the LHS golf team currently volunteers every other Friday by mentoring the B&GC kids while teaching them golf .

In addition to golf, Manning has a real passion for history and geography, which began as soon as he could read and talk . He is a passionate reader on all social studies topics, and because of this interest, loves to travel . So far, his travels have included a trip to San Miguel de Allendre, Mexico where he attended Spanish classes (along with perfecting other skills such as the art of bargaining at the market and taking pictures of “local color”); and to Florence, Italy where he presented an eager audience (his family) with an oral report on the architecture of Brunelleschi’s famous dome .

Manning would like to thank the adult leaders in Troop 157 for their numerous contributions on his journey to Eagle Scout . Brad Payne, Dick Gosdin, Jerry Vance, Charlie Needham, Scott Voland, Joe Rapier, Chuck Smith, and numerous other individuals were key to helping him achieve his goal of Eagle Scout . Manning would also like to thank Steve Massengale of Advanced Graphix, and Tom Vermillion and Jon Ward of The Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock who generously aided him in his service project . He would like to especially thank his family and friends who have supported him through the years with patience and love, and especially to his mother, Denise, who was his “side kick” throughout his whole scouting journey . To all of you, thank you .

Daniel Manning Pope, Jr.

Nathaniel Victor Simpson is the 15 year old son of Shelley & Sarah Simpson . He has one sister, Natasha Simpson . Nat is the grandson of Eleanor Simpson of Lubbock and Henry and Betty Langston of Chickasha, Oklahoma . Nat was born in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia and came to the United States in November 1, 1997 . His first experience with scouts was when he was 23 months old and had his picture taken for the newspaper at the Lion’s Pancake Festival in February 1998 .Nat attends First Baptist Church in Lubbock and is currently a sophomore at Monterey High School . Nat is currently playing Bass 2 drum and marched in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California on January 2, 2012 . As a freshman he also played football, track and was in the percussion pit in the band . He earned a superior ensemble rating, state solo and ensemble finalist, and Marching Contest Bands of America marching contest and UIL sweepstakes . He is taking Pre-AP classes . He was a member of the National Junior Honor Society at Evans and a member of the National Honor Society at Monterey High School .Nat is active in his youth group . He has attended summer camp for 4 years and went on Mission trip to New Orleans . He has also helped hand out turkeys at FBC’s Hope for Lubbock for two years . On Sunday’s, Nat is a part of the media team that runs the cameras and films different segments for worship time .Nat began his scouting career in 6th grade when he joined Troop 157 . He loves to camp and hike . He has attended each summer camp at Ardmore the years he has been in scouting . He proudly won the “best knife thrower”

award 3 years in a row and was honored to help teach it last summer . He obtained the God and Country Award in 2009 . He spent one day a week during the summer meeting with Ed Cooper . He also became a member of the Order of the Arrow in 2010 . He has hiked the third and first tallest peaks in Texas . He loves helping with the Lion’s Club Pancake Festival and getting as dirty as he can . In 2010, he attended the Centennial National Scout Jamboree at Fort A .P . Hill in Virginia . His greatest thrill was collecting patches . He became an “expert” patch trader . He also enjoyed the parachute landings from the sky, meeting Mike Rowe from Dirty jobs and listening to Switchfoot . He is glad he learned the skills in all the merit badges he has earned and has had fun using them in many situations . Outside of Boy Scouts, Nat loves to hunt, fish, shoot guns, disc golf, sports, video games and hiking . If there was any gun Nat had not shot, then there would be no time wasted before someone else shot the gun . He would say, “Well it’s just like any other gun, just point and shoot .” He continues to collect knives, guns, and other cool hunting material . Nat’s Eagle Scout Project was to build agility equipment and collect food and supplies for The Haven Animal Care Center . The Haven is a shelter for animals that have been abandoned or found in the streets . The staff there trains the dogs, cleans them up, and nurtures them back to health so they will be adoptable . He built two pause tables, an A-frame table and a tire jump . He collected over 600 pounds of dog food and 85 leashes and toys . It was fun to see them used . Nat has learned a lot from his Eagle project . He has learned that it is not a one day job and will take hours of preparation and work . He is grateful for his family and peers who helped him with his project .Nat would like to thank the leaders and peers of Troop 157 for their encouragement, time, guidance and support . He is especially grateful to his family and friends for their inspiration and support . The skills and lessons that Nat has learned through Boy Scouts will aid him through his future years of life .

Nathaniel Victor Simpson

Joseph Graham Rapier, 17, is the son of Joe and Stacy Rapier of Lubbock, Texas . He is the older brother to Sarah Elizabeth, 14 . His grandparents are Robert (deceased) and Isabel Rapier and Joe and Peggy Bailey . Graham is a senior at Lubbock High School . He attended Roscoe Wilson Elementary School and O .L . Slaton Middle School .

Graham is a member of the National Honor Society, and was on the Lubbock High Academic Decathlon team his junior year and Academic Octathlon team his sophomore year . Graham swam with Lubbock Swim club and was on the Lubbock High Varsity Swim Team . He is a member of Lubbock High Varsity Chorale and Show Choir, and three time member of the All-Region Choir his sophomore, junior and senior years . He is also a member of the Lubbock Chorale .

Graham and his family are members of Saint Elizabeth’s University Parrish where he has been an alter server for 10 years . Graham accompanies the Sunday night Mass choir playing piano, which he has studied for 10 years . This summer, Graham had the opportunity to attend Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan for 6 weeks . While attending Interlochen he was able to sing with the World Youth Honors Choir . He studied with faculty from Universities across the country and had the opportunity to sing alongside world renowned artists such as Nathan Gunn .

Graham’s love for Scouting began in 1st grade as a Tiger Cub in pack 511 . Graham advanced through Webelos and

earned the Arrow of Light . Graham was welcomed into Troop 157 under the leadership of Scout Master David Bentley . Graham was elected into the Nakona Lodge Order of the Arrow in 2007, attained Brotherhood membership in 2008 and received the Vigil Honor in 2011 . Graham has served as chief of Nakona for 2 terms and presently serves as chief of the Southern Region Section 2-3 North, which encompasses 10 lodges and councils from Amarillo, TX to Shreveport, LA . Graham received the Nakona 150 Duane Parker Award in 2009, presented to him by advisor and mentor Jim Norton . He also served as staff member during the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference – NOAC - at Indiana University and has staffed the Tres Ritos summer camp 2 years .

One of the greatest accomplishments of Graham’s Scouting journey has been “surviving” Philmont in the summer of 2010 with his father .

Graham’s Eagle Scout Project was to make improvements to an underutilized area of the parking lot west of Lubbock High School . When the parking lot was constructed the corners were curbed in, but left bare for mud, trash, and debris to collect . He and scouts prepared the area, poured and finished concrete, and set benches and bike racks for the students to use . Graham also chose to honor Melissa Canale, proud LHS graduate of 1987 in his project . Melissa was a family friend and neighbor as well being a beloved mother, wife and daughter . Melissa passed away in 2010 and a plaque will soon be installed in her honor .The improvements to this area were successful due to the volunteering of time and manpower from his fellow scouts . A special thanks goes to Scott Scarborough, Lee Lewis Construction, Landscape Designs, and Ingram Concrete . Graham would like to thank every OA Advisor and Scouter for their help and advice during not only his Eagle Project but his entire path throughout scouting .

Joseph Graham Rapier

Saul Enrique Rodriguez, 18-year-old son of Enrique Rodriguez and Blenda L . Cortes . He has two brothers; Cristian Andres Rodriguez (16), Sergio Manuel Rodriguez (16), and one sister; Paola Victoria Rodriguez (10) . Saul is the grandson of Enrique Rodriguez and Luz S . Muñoz of Ponce, Puerto Rico and Carlos M . Cortes and Dolores Diaz from Cayey, Puerto Rico .

Saul was born September 2, 1993 at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock, Texas . The first three years he lived in Littlefield, Texas and in 1996 he moved with his family to Lubbock, Texas . He attended Trinity Christian School from Pre-K to his junior year and currently he is a senior at Coronado High School . Saul grew up playing tee ball, soccer, taekwondo, basketball and tennis . During junior high he play basketball and tennis and in his junior year he also participated in track-and-field . In addition to sports, Saul also learn to play piano and violin and in junior high participated in the Trinity School Band were he played the clarinet and saxophone .

In 2008 Saul was inducted in the National Junior Honor Society and in 2009 he was inducted to the National Honor Society . Saul is currently a senior at Coronado High School and he is a member of the National Chemical Society and DECA . Next year Saul plans to enroll in Texas Tech University as part of his goal to become a physician . Saul is an active member and attends Christ the King Cathedral .

Saul’s scouting career started in the year 2000 when

he joined Pack 508 as a Tiger Cub . In 2005 he was honored with the Arrow of Light and he joined Troop 157 . He became a member of the Order of the Arrow in the summer of 2008 and in January of 2011 he received the Vigil Honor, the Order of the Arrow highest rank possible . He attended Philmont Scout Ranch during the summer of 2009 . For the last 6 years he has attended the Boy Scout Summer Camp at Ardmore, Oklahoma . In the summer of 2010 he represented the Nakona Lodge at the National Scout Jamboree in Virginia . Saul has been very active in the Order of the Arrow and is currently serving as the Nakona Lodge Vice-Chief for the third year in a row . During this past Order of the Arrow annual banquet he received the Founder’s Award . A national award that honor and recognize those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to their lodge .

For his Boy Scout Eagle Project, Saul successfully collected tennis racquet donations and held a tennis clinic with the help of his peers and several tennis coaches from Texas Tech at the Burgess Rushing Tennis Center . The tennis clinic was held for the children from the Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock to teach them how to play tennis and stay conditioned . Saul is active in playing tennis and realized that there is a sharp decline in the tennis community in America and started planning on having a tennis clinic for the Boys and Girls Club and receiving tennis racquet donations for the children . Using the skills he acquired through his life and in scouting he drew up a plan and completed his project .

Saul would like to thank the leaders and peers of Troop 157 for their encouragement, time, and guidance . Without the assistance of Mr . Payne, Mr . Needham and many other adult leaders, reaching this goal would not have been possible . Mostly he would like to thank his family for their encouragement, support, financial aid, and strive to achieve the same great honor that his father had reached before . The constructive skills that Saul has learned from Boy Scouts will continue to aid him in all aspect of life in years to come .

Saul Enrique Rodriguez