2008 Troop 57 Graduates - 12 Proud Eagle Scouts.

Troop 57 Eagle Scouts who Graduated in June 2008.   Front Row: Anton Kraft (GBHS, Penn State), Justin Chapman (GBHS, University of Virginia), Stevan Rossman (GBHS, Old Dominion University), Lukas Widhalm (GBHS, Virginia Commonwealth University), Antionio Mills (Bishop Sullivan, Longwood University). Middle Row: Andy Kraft (T57 Committee Chairman), Quinn Adams (Hickory HS, Virginia Military Institute), Robert Little (Grassfield HS, West Virginia University), Dennis Vinett (GBHS, University of Virginia), Danny Moser (GBHS, William & Mary), John McGehee (Scoutmaster). Back Row: Adam Warack (GBHS, William & Mary), Seth Darulla (GBHS, Johnson & Wales NC), Nick Francher (Grassfield HS, Virginia Tech). Our 2008 Graduating Seniors. We have twelve graduating seniors this year representing three high schools.  All twelve seniors have earned their Eagle Scout Rank and have plans to attend college next fall. We have athletes for scouts; these kids play the following High School Varity sports: swimming, soccer, volleyball, football, rowing crew, and lacrosse.  Many of these boys are national honor society members as well as honor graduates.  Some are members of a killer rock band. Speaking of Band, some are members of their high school marching band and drum line.  We have ROTC members. Some of these boys have attended BSA's high adventure camps like Philmont, Northern Tier and Seabase ...we have one who has attended all three.  All have attended summer camp with Troop 57.  Most have spent time hiking the AT. Some of these boys were T57's Senior Patrol Leader.  Many are members of Order of the Arrow.  These seniors are well rounded and are outstanding representatives of our Troop and this community.  Scoutmaster John McGehee has been there for all 12 of these boys; he should be commended for being an awesome Scoutmaster ...he and his tremendous ASMs have worked hard with all these boys, helping them be successful in scouting!

2007 Scholastic Eagles

Troop 57 Eagle Scout Excels.  The Virginian-Pilot Scholastic Achievement Scholarship and Recognition Program commends the top high school students from South Hampton Roads, Western Tidewater, the Eastern Shore and northeastern North Carolina.  Each participating high school selected a team of three to 21 students who excel in academics, citizenship, school activities and community service. Troop 57 Eagle Scout Dennis V. was one of six juniors at Great Bridge selected. Dennis V is a Junior, Eagle Scout; straight A student; plays varsity volleyball; runs track; is a member of the National Honor Society; is a Lettermen and Junior Class Officer.

T57's Eagles Who Row

In this section we are featuring T57 Eagle Scouts who row at the Scholastic Level. Did you know May is Scholastic Rowing Month in Virginia?  Read the Governor's proclamation.  Did you know that Troop 57 as of June 2008 has 10 boys on our list of eagle scouts who were rowers in high school.   The Governor of the Commonwealth of Viriginia Timothy M. Kaine has designated May as Scholastic Rowing Month, and it is only fitting that our featured Eagle Scouts be the scouts of Troop 57 who also represented their high school in the sport of crew.  They are eagle scouts who are outstanding rowers who have also done great things during their rowing years.  Eagle Scout Chris Mulholland. and Eagle Scout Steven B.  Both Steven and Chris are current seniors at GBHS.  Chris is the stroke seat and Steven is the #6 seat for the Great Bridge Crew Team's boys lightweight eight.  Lightweight means that all of the boys in the boat weigh 150lbs or less.  Chris and Steven's boat are the lightweight eight Champions at the Tidewater Regional Regatta and are one of two boats from Great Bridge to win a VA State Championship at the Virginia State Championships at Occoquan VA on May 12th.  South Hampton Roads has never had a State Championship in rowing until this year, and Chris and Steven were a big part of their boats success.    At the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, with over 175 schools and 5100 athletes from US and Canada, Steven and Chris' lightweight eight finished 6th in the boys lightweight eight competition - and incredible accomplishment considering the size of this regatta held on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.  Both boys are heading the Scholastic Rowing Championships next weekend ...we wish them luck.   Picture: Chris Mulholland is in the stroke seat next to the Coxswain (non-rower) and Steven B is the third rower from the Coxswain - picture taken during their State Championship row in Occoquan Va.          Eagle Scout Chris Cameron.  Chris is part of Great Bridge Crew boys lightweight four boat which are the lightweight Champions at the Tidewater Regional Regatta this year.  Chris' boat finished fourth at the Virginia States.   Picture: Chris Cameron is the second rower from the left in this shot taken in Mathews County Regatta this April.  Also in this boat is T57 Life Scout Anton K. (red hat).      Eagle Scout John McGehee.  John McGehee. Jr. is Great Bridge Crew's lone single sculler ...which means he raced by himself with two oars.  John had a great year also winning a Tidewater Regional Regatta Championship.  Picture: John Jr. rowing to the start of his next race.     Eagle Scout Chris R.  Chris is part of Great Bridge Crew boys first eight boat.  Chris' boat won a Championship for boys' first eight at Tidewater Regionals this year.  Picture: Chris with his cool sunglasses rowing hard at the Virginia State Championships.      Eagle Scout Kevin Luhman.  Kevin was a coxswain at Great Bridge crew for 3 1/2 years.  Considered one of the best coxswains in Great Bridge crew history, Kevin led many boats to championships over his years at Great Bridge.  Eagle Scout Ray Starsman.  Ray was a member of the Hickory High School crew team, mens first eight boat during his years at Hickory High. Eagle Scout Will Bogdanowicz.  Will rowed for Great Bridge High School and won numerous Tidewater Regional Championships during his years at GBHS.  Will currently rows at the Collegiate Level for Holy Cross.  Eagle Scout Matt VanOekel.  Matt also rowed for Great Bridge High School and won numerous Tidewater Regional Championships during his years at GBHS.  Troop 57 currently has others scouts who are on their way to Eagle Scout and are currently are rowing: T57 Life Scout Anton K is a member of Chris Cameron's boat enjoying the same success as Chris did this year.  T57 Life Scout Seth D. is a member of Eagle Scout Chris R.'s boat.  T57 Life Scout Greg V.  is a member of GB Crew boys 1st four.  Greg won a Regional Championship, came in fourth at Virginia States this year and made it to the semifinals at Stotesbury Cup Regatta this year.  Greg V. had a great year.