Six local scouts earn highest rank in Cub Scouts

On March 24, six Cub Scouts of Pack 43 (Tioga Terrace in Apalachin) earned the highest rank in Cub Scouts – The Arrow of Light. 

For many of these Scouts, the journey started in first grade when they joined Cub Scout Pack 43 as Tiger Scouts. Along the way some that started the journey with them found other paths to take, while new friends and Scouts became part of the experience during each new year. 

Since then they have worked hard (and had plenty of fun) year after year to earn the many awards, pins, adventure loops and rank badges that accompany all the opportunities they experienced. 

During this journey they also learn various skills and put the ideals of the Cub Scout program into practice. Topics of study and exploration have included things like archery, citizenship, art, physical fitness, conservation, science, first aid, leadership, cooking, and of course camping. 

They have also learned how to be a good citizen and how to provide cheerful service to their community. Countless hours have been accumulated by these young men in endeavors such as food drives, flag retirements, collecting gifts for veterans, park cleanup and beautification projects, and conservation projects for Waterman Center. 

Their activities were topped off with providing assistance in the Kid’s Village during the Breast Cancer 5K event at Recreation Park. 

In a press release, Stephen Majka, Cubmaster of Pack 43, described the scouts, stating, “All of these boys have worked so hard over the last five years that they have become young men of good character with the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law guiding their choices. It was a proud moment to be witness to their growth and achievement during the presentation of their Arrow of Light Rank at Pack 43’s Blue and Gold ceremony this past month.” 

They now take the next step in Scouting and move on to Boy Scout Troop 43 in Apalachin where they set their sights on the Eagle Rank.