Boy Scout Troop 265
Eagle Scout
Court of Honor
Daniel Joseph Pericich
John William Nelson
Robert John Vohs
Alexander Joseph Wegener
January 9, 2011
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Overland Park, KS
Eagle Court of Honor Program
Welcome…………………………..Mr. Jerry Robison
Troop 265 Scoutmaster
Call to Colors……………………..Beckett McQuitty
Troop 265 Senior Patrol
Leader
Color Guard………………………Mark Nelson, Troop 265
Matthew Vohs, Troop 265
Eagle Citation – Daniel Pericich…Mr. Jon Blongewicz
Troop 265 Former
Scoutmaster
Eagle Citation – John Nelson…….Mr. Don Watson
Troop 265 Committee
Member
Eagle Citation – Robert Vohs…….Mr. James Wilcox
Eagle Scout, Uncle of Robert Vohs
Eagle Citation – Al Wegener……..Mr. Stan Lloyd
Troop 265 Eagle Coordinator
Invocation……………………...... Rev. Richard Storey
Pastor, Holy Spirit Church
Troop Committee Comments…….Mr. Jeff Clary
Troop 265 Committee
Chairman
Meaning of the Eagle Award……..Mr. Tom Wegener
Troop 265 Eagle Class
of 2009
2008
Stephen Nelson
Patrick Doyle
Tom Wegener
Devin Blazek
Matthew Rohde
Tyler Byrnes
Michael Robison
Kevin Noonan
AJ Blongewicz
2009
Alan Burns
Spencer Shain
2010
Daniel Pericich
John Nelson
Robert Vohs
Al Wegener
Troop 265
Eagle Scout Honor Roll
1992
Chris Anderson
Brandon LaBarge
Kevin Thomas
Brian Bucensky
Brent Korte
Scott Leahy
1993
John Paul
1994
Matt Schroll
Brian Olberding
Brian Karlin
Roger Barbieri
Eddie Thomas
Chris Riffel
Charlie Womack
1995
Mike Frankovic
1996
Hogan Haake
David Riffel
Ryan Conlan
Matt Lloyd
Chris Prewitt
1997
David Adams
Chris Carmody
Justin South
1998
Nick Blaha
Andy Womack
Brian Blazek
Phil Schwery
1999
Paul Camacho
Tim Akright
2000
Eric Stuecheli
2001
Brian Tadtman
Craig Young
Andy Akright
Brian Lloyd
Jaf Kazmi
Ash Kazmi
2002
Mark Super
Kenny Healy
Michael Linn
Michael Conlan
Austin Shain
2003
Michael Camacho
Brad Sullivan
Kyle Yarberry
Raymond Harris
Michael Healy
Kyle Jacobs
Brandon
Schwabauer
David Shropshire
Brett King
2004
Tom Carmody
Patrick Camacho
Stephen Sullivan
Mike Wegener
Brent Blazek
2005
Danny Akright
Matt Coombs
2006
Jonathan Goddard
Kevin Watson
Kyle Young
David Ecklund
Daniel Ecklund
Alex Lopez
2007
Andrew Robison
Brian Sullivan
Derek Lopex
Kalim Kazmi
Will Michels
Max Mancillas
Blessing of Eagle Emblems………...Father Storey
Presentation of Eagle Awards…...... Father Storey, Jerry Robison,
Stan Lloyd
Eagle Charge & Pledge…………....Mr. Stephen Nelson
Troop 265 Eagle Class of 2009
Presentation of Troop Gifts……… Mr. Robison, Mr. Lloyd
& Parent Pins
United States Flag Presentation…. Alex Estevez
VFW Post 846
Overland Park, Kansas
Lt. Col. (Ret) William Ault
Grandfather of John Nelson
Congratulatory Letters………….... Don Watson
Troop 265 Committee Member
Eagle Scouts’ Remarks……………Daniel Pericich, Eagle Scout
John Nelson, Eagle Scout
Robert Vohs, Eagle Scout
Al Wegener, Eagle Scout
Closing Comments………………... Mr. Stan Lloyd
Benediction………………………... Father Storey
Retiring of Colors………………… Beckett McQuitty
A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony.
Eagle Citation
Daniel Joseph Pericich
Daniel was born May 15, 1995. He is the son of Joe and Sigrid Pericich. He has two sisters, Lindsay and Allison, who both attend the University of Kansas.
Daniel began his scouting career in 2001 as a Tiger Cub in Pack 3251. Under the leadership of Cubmasters Marcia Contreras and John Morris along with Den leaders Carol Morris, Joe Ott, and Joe Pericich he advanced to Webelos earning the Arrow of Light in 2006. He enjoyed fishing and hiking trips with his den as well as Pinewood Derby racing with the Pack.
Daniel crossed over to Troop 265 in 2006 and advanced through the ranks under the leadership of Scoutmasters Jon Blongewicz, Terry Ecklund, Jerry Robison. He has served the troop as assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, bugler, assistant senior patrol leader, and currently is the senior patrol leader.
He has experienced many adventures and has fond memories from his campouts with the troop. On High Adventure trips to Philmont Scout Ranch and Rocky Mountain High Adventure base, he hiked and mountain climbed, white water rafted, and mountain biked.
In 2008, Daniel became an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow at Camp Naish. At Camp Bartle, he is a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say after earning his Foxman stick in 2008 and entering the Tribe as a Brave in 2009.
Daniel passed his Eagle Board of Review on July 11, 2010. For his project, he planned, organized and led the construction of a paver patio to be used as an outdoor teacher’s lounge and classroom at Gordon Parks Elementary, a charter school in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daniel is a sophomore at Rockhurst High School where he is a member of the Pep Band, Jazz Lab, and varsity cross country team.
Rockhurst Concert Chorale. Al is a 3 year varsity letterman in wrestling and a 2 year varsity letterman in football. He was a defensive starter on the 2010 Missouri Class 6 state champion football team. He has given service to the Upper Room, and has been a member of the summer teen choir at Holy Spirit Church for the past three summers.
Eagle Citation
Alexander Joseph Wegener
“Fierce Wrestling Hawklet”
Al is a junior at Rockhurst High School. Born October 24, 1993 in Toledo, Ohio, he is the youngest son of Greg and Ruth Wegener. His oldest brother, Mike, a 2004 Eagle Scout of troop 265, attends Kansas State University. His older brother, Tom, a 2008 Eagle Scout of troop 265, is a freshman at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Al joined Cub Scout Pack 3265 of Holy Spirit Church in 2000 as a Tiger Cub. He progressed through the Cub Scout ranks under the leadership of Kathy Doyle and Jan Clary. As a Webelo, Al was guided by his dad and Jeff Clary, earning his Arrow of Light and Parvuli Dei religious awards. In March of 2005, Al became a member of Troop 265 in the Wolverine patrol. He earned the ranks of Tenderfoot and Second Class in 2005, First Class in 2006, Star in 2007 and Life in 2008. Al passed his Eagle Board of Review on November 18, 2010. He has earned 31 merit badges. His leadership positions in the troop include Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Can Drive Coordinator. Al thanks the many adult leaders who have guided him through his scouting years, especially Scoutmasters Dale Long, John Blongewicz, Terry Ecklund and Jerry Robison.
While attending H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for five years, Al received his Brave Point in 2008, selecting the name Fierce Wrestling Hawklet. Al became a warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say in 2009. He also earned his Mile Swim award.
For his Eagle project, Al planned, organized and led the construction of Wood Duck nesting boxes for the Overland Park chapter of Ducks Unlimited. The nesting boxes were auctioned at the annual D.U. banquet to raise funds for wetland restoration.
At Rockhurst, Al is an honor roll student. He will become a member of National Honor Society this spring. He sings in the
He has earned letters in band, soccer, and cross country. In the classroom, he has attained First Honors on the President’s Honor Roll.
Eagle Citation
John William Nelson
John was born on May 25, 1993 in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the son of Patrick and Elizabeth Nelson. He has two older sisters, Coleen and Theresa, an older brother, Stephen, and two younger brothers, Mark and David. John began his scouting experience in 1999 as a Tiger Cub in Pack 3265 sponsored by Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He progressed through Cub Scouts and Webelos under the guidance of Kathleen Norkus, Julie Flading, Bridget Seidel and Ann Ecklund. John earned the Light of Christ and Parvuli Dei religious awards as well as the Arrow of Light badge while in Cub Scouts.
In March 2004, John crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and became a member of Troop 265. He progressed through the scouting ranks, earning Tenderfoot and Second Class in 2004, First Class in 2005, Star in 2006, and Life in 2007. John has served Troop 265 as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Guide. In 2006 he received the Ad Altare Dei religious scouting medal. John has earned a total of 23 merit badges. John passed his Eagle Board of Review on October 21, 2010.
John camped at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for four summers. He became an Ordeal member of Order of the Arrow in August of 2007 at the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation. In the summer of 2006, John completed a trek to the Packard High Adventure Base in Poncha Springs, Colorado where he reached the summit of Mount Shavano. John attended the Sea Base high adventure camp in the Bahamas in the summer of 2008.
For his Eagle Project, John designed and constructed a serenity garden, at Maur Hill Mount Academy in Atchison, Kansas. The garden was dedicated to the memory of a camp director and faculty member of Maur Hill, Rob Stevens, who died unexpectedly in February of 2009. Mr. Stevens was an inspiration to John when he spent a number of enjoyable summers at Camp St. Maur. The
following summer, Robert enjoyed more hiking, river rafting, and mountain biking at Rocky Mountain High Adventure Base in Colorado. During his tenure with Troop 265, Robert was guided by the outstanding leadership of Scoutmasters Jon Blongewicz, Terry Ecklund, and Jerry Robison as well as many other adult leaders.
For his Eagle Project, Robert planned, coordinated, and led a team of scouts in planting flowering crab apple trees around part of the walking trail at Rosehill Elementary School. These replaced trees that were removed during the trail installation in 2006. Robert would like to thank all those who helped.
For the past 2 years he has been a proud member of the Rompin’ Stompin’ Raider band at Shawnee Mission South, playing the tenor saxophone. He recently started playing the baritone saxophone in the Concert Band.
Robert plans to remain active with Troop 265, providing leadership to younger scouts and advancing in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
Eagle Citation
Robert John Vohs
“Dark Storming Sparrow”
Robert was born on April 23, 1995, in Overland Park, Kansas. He is 15 years old and is a sophomore at Shawnee Mission South High School. He is the son of Pam and Steve Vohs. Robert has an older sister, Caitlyn, and two younger brothers, Matthew and Luke. Robert joins his Uncles: Joe Vohs, Jeff Stockman, Christopher Ryan, Jim Wilcox, and his Father as an Eagle Scout.
Robert started his scouting career in 2001 as a Tiger Cub in Pack 3400 at Rosehill Elementary School. Robert enjoyed the activities of a cub scout including a Space Derby, many Pinewood Derbies, and fun summers at Day Camp and Webelos Camp. A shining moment came when he won the best car design in the Pinewood derby with his “Bullet Pikachu” car. Under the leadership of Bill Fonger and his Father, he progressed through the Cub Scout and Webelo ranks and earned his Arrow of Light award in 2006.
In February of 2006, Robert crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, becoming a member of Troop 265 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He quickly advanced through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, and 2nd Class during his first summer at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. The ranks of First Class, Star, and Life were achieved by 2008. He has held the position of Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Librarian, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Den Chief for Pack 3400. Robert was on staff for Cub Scout Day camp in 2007 and 2008. He enjoyed the camping and merit badge opportunities with Troop 265. The highlights included skiing, canoeing, and visiting the Cosmoshere in Hutchinson, KS. Spending summer camp at Bartle was always anticipated and every hot and rainy minute was enjoyed. Robert joined the tribe of Mic-O-Say in 2009, taking the name “Dark Storming Sparrow”. He also joined the Order of the Arrow in 2009 and achieved the Brotherhood status in 2010. In the summer of 2009, Robert and his Father’s physical and mental strength were tested for 10 days in the mountains of New Mexico at Philmont Scout Ranch. The
garden consists of a magnifying glass shaped arrangement of stone pavers located in a secluded area near the back of the school. In the middle of the garden are lilies and other perennials and a plaque dedicating the site to Mr. Stevens. Two benches constructed by the scouts afford the students and teachers a peaceful place to study or socialize.
John is currently a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas. He played the drums in the concert and marching bands, and has participated in cross country, basketball, track, swimming, and lacrosse. John has been on the Honor Roll and been named an EKL scholar athlete. He plans to attend Colorado State University and major in Agriculture Economics and Farm and Ranch Management while participating in Army ROTC.
John will continue his involvement in Scouting, helping younger scouts through the ranks, especially his brothers, Mark, who is a Life scout, and David, who is a future Tiger Cub.