Boy Scout Troop 303 of Oceanside was formed in 1954. On June 12 they honored their 100th Eagle Scout when four Scouts were recognized in a Court of Honor, Franciso Zuart, Thomas Brussell, Joseph …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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6/29/16
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Michael Duncklee’s scouting career has spanned more than a decade, and it ended with him achieving the highest honor.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/29/16
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When most Boy Scouts earn their Eagle rank, they have a huge ceremony just for themselves. Patrick Drummond and Christian Wendt decided to celebrate the accomplishment together, and 135 guests joined them at their Court of Honor ceremony at the Seaford American Legion on June 11.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/21/16
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Five brothers, five Eagle Scouts. That’s the case for the Lettieri family, of Seaford.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/14/16
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Brendan and Kieran McKenna have been quite busy lately. The 13-year-old twins from Wantagh finished up their community service projects, in the hopes of becoming Eagle Scouts in the coming months.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/14/16
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One hundred American flags are displayed outside the Wantagh Museum for the second annual Field of Honor, which wad dedicated during a ceremony on May 29.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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6/7/16
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“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.”
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By Rebecca Anderson
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5/24/16
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As Ben Schablin continued to advance in the Boy Scouts, he looked at others earning their Eagle rank and thought, “I can do that.”
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/18/16
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Diego Sanchez, a Boy Scout with Wantagh Troop 189, recently attained his Eagle rank during a Court of Honor ceremony at Levittown Hall. He started his scouting career as a Tiger with Pack 376 and continued in Cub Scouts, earning the Arrow of Light Award.
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5/11/16
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Stephen Vaiano became Wantagh’s newest Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony on April 16 at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church. Joined by about 100 fellow Boy Scouts, family members, friends and local dignitaries, Vaiano, 16, was recognized for achieving scouting’s highest honor.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/20/16
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