Eagle Roll Call

Zachary Taylor Coke

Paul Glasheen

Benjamin (B.J.) Lee Holmes, Jr.

Michael John Holubik

Jacob Scott Irwin

Michael Bradley Payne

Jarod Taylor

Nathan Charles Tidwell

Christopher John Zias

TheEagleCourtof HonorandAwardsBanquet

November 10, 2008

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

Tucker Marberry, Nick Tidwell, Mason Payne, Jason Robison

Pledge of Allegiance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse Slay, Senior Patrol LeaderScout OathScout Law

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Will Cherry

Welcome & Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jesse Slay, Senior Patrol Leader

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

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

Introduction of Lubbock Lions Club President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Smith

Lubbock Lions Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peggy White, President

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

Recognition of High Adventure Participants . . . . . . . Chuck Smith, Dick Gosdin, Assistant Scoutmasters

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

Eagle Scout Feather Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Champion, Michael Vance, Austin Gibbs, Brian Smith

Warrior Celebration Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troop 157 Drum Team

Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Cherry, Troop Committee Chairman

Eagle Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Honorable Carl Isett, State Representative

Presentation of Eagle Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brad Payne, Carl Isett, Scott Cherry

Scoutmaster Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scoutmaster

Retirement of the Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troop 157 Scouts - Tucker Marberry, Nick Tidwell, Mason Payne, Jason Robison (Please stand)

Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Johnston, Scout, Bugler

“Amazing Grace” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilton McLaurin, Bagpiper

Troop 157 wishes to thank the Lubbock Lions Club for serving as our charter sponsor.

Troop 157 Eagle Court of Honor & Awards Banquet“Leadership, Honor, Commitment”

Zachary Taylor Coke was born in Lubbock, Texas on December 31, 1991 . He is the sixteen year old son of Jason and Shala Coke . Zachary has two younger siblings; Caleb (5) and Natalie (15months) .

Zachary began his scouting journey in 2004 as a 6th grader when he joined Troop 157 . During his time with the troop, Zachary has participated in many camping, backpacking, and educational trips with the scouts . Additionally, he joined the troop at Lake Murray for Scout Camp every summer, and has worked as the waterfront director last summer . At summer camp in 2007, he was tapped out for the Order of the Arrow, and attended his ordeal later that year . This past summer, he proudly took part in the 62 mile hike at Philmont Scout Ranch, making many special memories . Throughout his time with Troop 157, Zachary has had many great opportunities to grow . He has been a patrol scribe, a quartermaster, an assistant patrol leader, a patrol leader and a senior assistant patrol leader . Zachary has already demonstrated a level of responsibility and purpose that is uncommon in today’s youth . Over the last several years, he has spent a great deal of time and energy working toward the rank of Eagle Scout . It was not always easy, or fun, but it was always a priority for Zachary . He demonstrated his character and determination in the pursuit of his Eagle Scout advancement .

Zachary’s Eagle project was done at Oakwood Methodist Church . He turned an empty, overgrown area between two buildings into a playground for the two year olds at the preschool . He planned, organized, and executed the project very effectively, and the end result was quite impressive . Tilling up the land, leveling the dirt to prepare it for sod, laying the sod, assembling the play equipment, and building a gate was an all day challenge . With the help of several troop members, family and friends it was a job well done . The church members were very thankful for the new playground, and have already put it to good use .

Zachary is a good student who takes his grades seriously . He attended Monterey High School for 9th and 10th grade, and regularly made the Honor Roll . He took several honors courses, and was able to maintain an A/B average throughout . His family recently moved to Frisco, TX, so he has moved to a new school, Wakeland High School ., and is off to a wonderful start . Zachary is also active in his church in Frisco where he helps run the lights and sound for both Sunday morning services . Additionally, he is always willing and eager to lend a helping hand, and has already volunteered to help with many church events .

Along with school, scouting, church, and family obligations, Zachary has worked at United Market Street since the beginning of this year . In the time he has been employed with United, Zachary has gained the respect of his supervisors, and routinely receives special assignments . Since moving to the store in Frisco, he has already impressed his new managers, and has helped to train some of the newer employees .

As a junior in high school, Zachary is starting to think about his future . He is planning to attend Texas Tech University, and would like to go to medical school . For some time now, Zachary has been interested becoming a doctor, and he knows that many of the lessons and skills he learned as a scout will assist him in this pursuit .

Zachary and his family would like to thank the many people who encouraged him in his journey to Eagle . Specifically, we would like to thank Scoutmaster David Bentley, Scoutmaster Brad Payne, and the many adult leaders in Troop 157 . Your dedication and support in helping young men reach their goals are greatly appreciated . We can not thank you enough for helping Zachary grow as a young man and meet his goals as a Boy Scout .

Zachary Taylor Coke

Paul Glasheen is the 15-year-old son of Kevin and Elaine Glasheen, brother to David (19) and Katharine (17), and host brother to German exchange student Carolin Bosche (16) .

Paul is a sophomore at Lubbock High School . Paul’s siblings are Lubbock High Westerners, as was Paul’s grandfather Ralph Brock, a 1933 graduate . Paul is in Varsity Choir, Latin, Karate, and Mock Trial at school .

Outside of school, Paul is an accomplished pianist . He has earned many First Place ribbons in piano contests, and many medals on the annual Theory Test . Last year he earned First Place in the Concerto Contest, and was accompanied by his former choir teacher Debbie Russell Gelber . Both Mrs . Gelber and Paul’s piano teacher William A . Murphy have given Paul the inspiration and opportunities to accomplish so much with his music . Paul has accompanied the O .L . Slaton choir, played the piano for church services, and played at a friend’s wedding . For his first job, Paul is a piano accompanist at Ballet Lubbock . He regularly brightens the lives of those around him, especially his grandmother Pauline Brock, by playing the piano whenever family and friends gather .

Paul joined Troop 157 in 2004 . He has attended summer camp at Lake Murray every year, and he was on staff this year in the Indian camp . He has gone on many campouts and backpacking trips, where he has learned valuable lessons about being responsible and taking care of himself . He has held various leadership positions, and he is currently ASPL . This summer he went on his first Philmont trek, along with his dad and his fellow scouts . The trip was a great success, and a memorable experience . Paul’s brother David was a Conservationist at Philmont this summer, and he was able to hike part of the trail with Paul and Kevin . These shared experiences that test and build character, and create the bonds, friendships, and memories of a lifetime, are the ultimate achievement of Scouting .

Paul was inspired to become an Eagle Scout by his grandfather Ralph Brock, his brother David, and his fellow scouts in 157 . Paul’s grandfather earned his Eagle Scout at the age of 13 in 1929, and he loved to tell stories about his scouting experiences .

For Paul’s Eagle project, he planted live oaks and red oaks along the driveway at the St . Francis Mission Sisters’ convent . He also installed a drip irrigation system to water the trees . Over the years, he will be able to see his project grow .

We believe Scouting has contributed a lot to make Paul the person he is today . He is an empathetic person, which shows in his kindness toward others . Paul is a keen observer of people and the world around him . He has a quick wit, great insight, and a unique ability to concisely sum up a situation . Paul’s insights are often both amusing and enlightening .

Paul greatly appreciates the adult leaders of Troop 157 who contribute so much of their time and talent to make scouting a great experience . Their friendship and mentoring are a great and positive influence . To everyone who has been involved in helping Paul along this path, we are grateful for your generosity and caring .

Paul, your family and friends are so proud of you and your achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout .

Paul Glasheen

Benjamin (B .J .) Lee Holmes, Jr ., 17, is the son of Ben and Teri Holmes, and brother to Maddie (21), and Cody (13) . B .J . was born in Lubbock, Texas on October 14, 1991 . B .J . is the grandson of Damon and Thelma Holmes of Lubbock, the late Art and Mona Seybold of Oklahoma, and the late Thomas Frazier of Houston . He is currently a junior at Lubbock High School where he participates in dual-credit and AP courses, plays quads and is captain of the drum line .

B .J . attended Waters Elementary for Kindergarten through 6th grade where he was an honor roll student . He attended O .L . Slaton Junior High where he was Teen of the Month, 4 .0 Honor Roll every semester, a member of the National Junior Honor Society, The International Thespian Society, competitive gymnastics, Shade of Red swing choir and band . He acted in theatre productions of Once Upon A Mattress, Into the Woods and Bye Bye Birdie while attending O .L . Slaton .

B .J . began scouting as a Tiger Cub in Pack 151 while attending Waters Elementary . He joined Troop 157 in

2004 . He has served in Troop 157 as Quartermaster and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader . He has attended summer camp at Lake Murray for four years and was tapped out for Order of the Arrow in 2006 . He has served on staff for 3 years; working in aquatics, music camp and Indian camp . B .J . especially enjoyed camping at Weminuche and the Philmont Kanik trip . He has been the drummer for the Order for the Arrow tap-out ceremony for the past 2 years and enjoys this honor tremendously .

B .J .’s eagle project consisted of building a music cabinet for the O .L . Slaton Middle School Band Hall, as well as hanging a concert clothing rod, organizing and filing all of the band music, and straightening and tightening the music stands . This project was special to B .J ., since he began playing drums at O .L . Slaton, and music has become an integral part of his life .

Much of B .J .’s time is spent focused on his passion for music . He has earned many honors as a percussionist in Junior High and High School including: Best Beginning Percussionist, Best All Around, Texas Music Scholar, Best Sophomore, UIL Solo and Ensemble Division I, and All Region . He enjoys teaching beginning percussionist and participating in Drum Line Competitions . He hopes to participate in Drum Corps International in the future .

B .J . would like to thank Mr . Vance for recruiting him into Troop 157 and all of his counsel and encouragement along the path to Eagle . Also, thanks to the Slay family for their love and support . B .J . and his parents would like to thank the adult leadership of Troop 157 for the guidance, skills and mentoring they have provided during his scouting experience . Their selfless contribution to scouting, as well as their endless energy and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated . We thank you for your wonderful contribution to B .J .’s life .

Benjamin (B.J.) Lee Holmes, Jr.

Michael Holubik is the 17-year old son of Tom and Cynthia Holubik . Born in Caln Township, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 1, 1990, he lived in Alexandria, Virginia, and Stonewall, Texas, before moving to Lubbock .

Scouting has been a significant part of Michael’s life . In Cub Scouts, he particularly enjoyed camping and hiking, eagerly progressed through the ranks, and earned the Arrow of Light in 2003 . Before joining Troop 157 and attending summer camps at Lake Murray, he attended summer camps at Buffalo Spring in the Davis Mountains, canoed part of the Lewis & Clark Trail on the Missouri River between South Dakota and Nebraska, and enjoyed the mountains at Tres Ritos, New Mexico . He has held leadership roles as Patrol Leader, Troop Scribe, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader . Last spring he led Troop 157 to win first place in the annual Camporee competition at Post . This summer Mike was the tallest member of Trek 627-L1 at Philmont Scout Ranch and was tapped out for the Order of The Arrow .

Michael has always been active in his church; and one of his favorite Bible verses is “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint (Isaiah 40:31) .” He has also shown high interest in history and geography and was predominantly homeschooled before his junior and senior years . He now attends Shallowater High School, is in the National Honor Society, has won University Interscholastic League competitions, and ran on the track team . He also is a web designer for the Student Council and enjoys building clocks in woodshop . He plans to attend college and pursue a constitutional law degree .

In the summer of 2008, Michael was one of 753 boys attending the American Legion’s Texas Boys State, where he ran for Attorney General and served on his party’s platform committee . Because of his performance, he was one of two boys selected to represent Texas and one of only 98 boys from throughout the U .S . sent to Boys Nation in Washington, D .C . While there, he introduced legislation, participated in caucuses, toured historic sites, met President Bush and other national leaders, and was chosen for one of the top offices, Boys Nation Solicitor General .

For his Eagle project, Michael landscaped two areas at the Cornerstone Bible Church in Lubbock . He drafted a plan, obtained plant and supply donations, and led his team in planting trees and shrubs and installing borders .

Michael and his parents are very thankful for the blessings and mercy of our Lord, and for the outstanding leadership efforts of Scout Masters Ken Baker in Fredericksburg and Marty Northern, David Bentley, and Brad Payne, plus the work of so many other amazing Scouters like Chuck Smith and Kevin Glasheen in Lubbock for all of their help and encouragement on his journey to Eagle .

Michael John Holubik

Jacob Scott Irwin, eighteen, was born in Lubbock, Texas on September 26, 1990 . He is the son of Patrick and Darlene Irwin and grandson of Sherman and Audeen Irwin of Lubbock and Franklin and Josetta Heinrich of Slaton . He has an older sister, Katherine, twenty and a younger brother Jason, thirteen who is currently in Troop 157 . Patrick, his father was also a scout in Troop 157 .

Jacob started school at Parson Elementary, where he developed a strong appreciation for music . He then attended O .L . Slaton Jr . High . He played the baritone in the band for three years and earned a scholarship to the Texas Tech band camp his seventh grade year . He also enjoyed theatre and tennis . Jacob is currently a senior at Lubbock High school . He has participated in marching and concert band all three years . He plays baritone and is the section leader this year . He has been Quartermaster at the Texas Tech Band camp for the last two years . Jacob enjoys German, Math, astronomy and architectural graphics . He has made honor role most of his school career . Jacob plans to

attend college after he graduates . He aspires to be an aero-space engineer . He would also like to join the Air Force, eventually work for NASA and some day go to the moon .

Jacob attends Holy Spirit Catholic church . He has been an alter server and currently serves as a Eucharistic Minister . He has help with Vacation Bible School, the annual sausage festival and the Halloween Happening . Jacob is also involved with the youth group and enjoys the annual ski trips .

Jacob started his journey to Eagle Scout as a tiger cub with pack 140 . He enjoyed earning belt loops, camping and pinewood derby racing . He achieved his Arrow of Light in May of 2002 and joined Troop 157 so he could attend his first summer camp . Jacob has attended every summer camp since . He has trekked to Weminuche and Philmont . Jacob has enjoyed many other hikes, campouts, ski trips and spring break jaunts with the troop . He likes to repel and wants to add mountain climbing to his list of accomplishments . Jacob has served in Troop 157 as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Bugler and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader . He is also a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow .

Jacob’s Eagle Scout Project was for the church pastor . The project included clearing the flower beds in front and back yard at the pastor’s residence next to the church, filling the beds in with dirt and planting various plants and ground cover and adding tree bark mulch on top of the beds .

Jacob and his family would like to thank Troop 157 and all the leaders and volunteers who have helped him in his journey to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout . These leaders and volunteers have shown Jacob the true meaning of Leadership, Honor and Commitment .

Jacob Scott Irwin

Michael Bradley Payne, 17, is the son of Brad and Kathy Payne, and older brother to Mason Payne . Michael is the grandson of Thomas and Jean Johnson of Iowa Park, Texas, and Stephen and Trois Payne of Lubbock, Texas .

Michael began his journey in scouting by joining Pack 536 as a Tiger Cub . Michael enjoyed Cub Scout activities, especially the Pine Wood Derby race . Michael received his Arrow of Light award on February 25, 2002, joined Troop 157 on March 7, 2002 and has been active in troop events since that time . Michael’s first trip with the Troop (and away from home) was Spring Break 2002 when the Troop went to the coast and he overnighted on the U .S .S . Lexington . Michael really enjoys Scouting . He has earned 38 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 on staff at Mountain Man Camp where he was Mountain Man Camp Director in 2008 . Another highlight in his Scouting life was the 2006 Philmont

Trek where he and his crew backpacked for 11 days and covered 80 miles . Michael is a Brotherhood member in the Order of the Arrow .

Michael is a senior at Trinity Christian School with a 4 .11 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society . He was recently named as one of the Lubbock AJ’s Students of the Month . Michael has twice won Magna Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam plus is a gold and silver medalist in the National Mythology Exam . He has participated in Science Olympiad and won 2 medals at State competition . He is on the Varsity Tennis Team . He and his doubles partner, were the Boys Doubles TAPPS 5A Semi-Finalists last year .

For his Eagle Project, Michael planned, developed and constructed an outdoor break room at Marian Moss Enterprises . Marian Moss is a non-profit organization which provides handicapped individuals work opportunities based on personal preference . His project included digging holes to be used for concrete footings, bolting base angles into the concrete and attaching columns, roof beams and roof sheets . Also, he added Lexan window panels into aluminum frames which were bolted to the concrete and the roof frames . Nine people participated in the project for a total of 103 man hours .Michael 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” . Michael is a member of First Christian Church where he is active in Youth Choir and youth groups .

Michael 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 .

Michael Bradley Payne

Jarod James Taylor is an Eagle Scout candidate . He is the son of Mark and Vickie Taylor and was born and raised in Lubbock, TX on July 6th, 1990 . He attended Mae Murfee for elementary school, and O .L . Slaton for junior high school . He later graduated with a Recommended Diploma and Honors from Lubbock High School . Jarod now attends Texas Tech University, pursing a medically related degree .

While in junior high, Jarod was very active in theatre arts, tennis and academics . While in the three years of theatre arts, Jarod took numerous roles of characters in plays . He also participated in two of the major plays that are performed every year at the junior high .

In academics, Jarod took pre-advanced placement courses during middle school . Of these advanced courses, geometry was his “by-far favorite!” Later in high school, Jarod also pursed pre-advanced placement and AP classes as well . Now in college, Jarod will pursue more advanced courses in mathematics such as trig and calculus .

Jarod has an enormous appetite for answers, ergo, his nickname at work, is “Questions!” He says he asks so many questions, so he can be knowledgeable too . Hence, a large variety of topics interest Jarod .

He still enjoys putting on a comical show for anyone who will watch . He is a kind young man who has grown to love to put a smile on others . He has an uplifting spirit and personality that is inspiring and motivating to his peers . Knowing this, Jarod has the ability to make friends easily if he pursues it . He has a way with words that can amaze . Some even say Jarod should be in sales! He has many talents, with some yet undiscovered .

By adults, Jarod can be perceived as a “wild child,” though simply, the two keys to Jarod’s personality is freedom and social interaction . He does not like to be tied down and has a great desire to be appreciated . He loves travel, adventure, and takes pleasure in meeting new people . Jarod is all over the map, he likes change, new things and new horizons .

Jarod is very active in the church, at First Baptist University in Lubbock . His university minister is Bruce Venable who is teaching Jarod the ways of the Bible . He has helped Jarod come closer to God . Jesus Christ is Jarod’s savior and he does his best to live the way of the Lord . Jarod has long had a passion for teaching and working with kids . He now also desires to become ordained and practice as a Youth Minister, later in his life . Jarod believes that God has called upon him to complete this task . He hopes to participate in mission trips this Christmas and Spring break and also to work at a Christian summer camp next year .

Jarod Taylor is a wonderful young man that we as parents expect the unexpected from . He keeps life interesting and adds a big chuckle to our every day lives . :)

Jarod Taylor

Nathan Tidwell, 18, is the son of Brent & Terry Tidwell of Lubbock, Texas . He is the younger brother of his sister Jamie and the older brother of Nicholas who is a Life Scout .

He is the grandson of Frank Tidwell, Mary Tidwell (Deceased) and Charles and Anne Gossett .

Nathan began scouting as a Tiger Scout while attending Roscoe Wilson Elementary . He continued as a cub scout where he enjoyed many Monday evenings at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pack 536 where he earned his Arrow of Light . The camping experiences the boys had as a cub were always challenging . Whether it was the cactus, snakes, heat or the cold (for the Polar Bear Camp-Out), much was learned about themselves and each other . During all of these years Nathan was led by his father Brent who served as Den Leader .

As a Boy Scout in Troop 157, Nathan has served as Quartermaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Librarian and Chaplain . He was awarded Camper of the Year his first year at Lake Murray and has been to seven summer

camps . In 2004 Nathan was tapped out to receive the Order of the Arrow Award . His experiences in music, video production and Indian Camp were favorites along with the friendships made with the boys and men in the camp . Along with Scout Camp, learning to give back and help others was emphasized with church mission trips to Colorado, Utah and Arizona .

Growing up Nathan has enjoyed the support of his good friends, some he has had since kindergarten . Through the years they have played on various basketball teams, attended school together, gone to church together, made movies together and basically have done a lot of just hanging out . Many of these friends helped with his Eagle Project at Oakwood Baptist church . His project was to convert an unused balcony into a meeting area for Middle School students . This included leveling the floor, changing the stairwells and adding a railing .

During his Jr . High years at Hutchinson Nathan began playing drums and continued for the next three years at Lubbock High where he played on the drum line culminating in the Lone Star Drum Line competition his senior year . Nathan graduated with honors from Lubbock High and now attends Texas Tech . There have been many trips across the United States with family and other countries including Costa Rica, Mexico and just last summer, an unforgettable trip to China with his granddad Frank . He looks forward to what comes next and to where God will lead him .

There are many people Nathan would like to thank: cousins Timothy, Todd and Troy Tidwell who set the examples when they earned their Eagle Scout, the adult men of troop 157 who worked patiently to help Nathan earn his merit badges and this award, the men and women of his church family who pray for him and set an example of a Godly walk, his grandparents who love him unconditionally, his mom, dad, brother and sister who love him and teach him daily things about himself and Aunt Donna Tidwell for her commitment and love of family and Troop 157 .

Nathan Charles Tidwell

Christopher John Zias, 17, is the eldest son of Dr . John and Mary Zias . His siblings are Nicholas, 15, currently a Life Scout at Troop 157 and Stephanie, 11 . Christopher is the grandson of Mrs . Joan DeCelie of Staten Island , New York , the late Mr . Frank DeCelie, and of Mr . and Mrs . George and Kalitsa Zias of Bayside, New York . Christopher is a senior at Lubbock High School where his academic strengths lie in the math and sciences . In 2007, he was inducted into the National Honor Society . He serves as a student representative on the Student Council and competes as a member of the Robotics Team . Christopher is an avid golfer and has been on the varsity golf team at Lubbock High School since his sophomore year . He is an active member of the North Texas Junior PGA and the Legend Junior Golf Tour . Christopher serves as an altar boy for the Saint Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church . His present part-time employment is with At Your Service – Unique Food Catering . Christopher was born on March 14, 1991 in Lubbock , Texas . Growing up he enjoyed playing baseball for the

Midwest Little League . He attended All Saints Episcopal School through the ninth grade and was a member of the National Junior Honor Society . He played cello for the orchestra . In 2003, he received a first place award for his project at the South Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair . His project also received a Citation of Honor by the Lubbock Chapter of the American Institute of Architects . His extracurricular activities’ at All Saint’s included basketball and the swim team where he participated in the freestyle, breaststroke and four man relay teams . In 2004 he was a member of the All Saint’s Golf Team that won the HPCAA Golf Championship . Christopher’s scouting experience began in 2002 with Troop 157 . He cherishes the skills and values that he has acquired through his journey to the level of Eagle Scout . Duty, loyalty and honor will carry him through life . He greatly enjoyed attending summer camp at Lake Murray in Ardmore , Oklahoma . He has served as Quartermaster, Lifeguard and as Patrol Leader in the troop . For his Eagle Project, Christopher organized a group to paint the church hall at the Saint Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church . Christopher is currently applying for college and hopes to fulfill his aspirations by pursuing a Degree in Engineering . At this time, his interests lie in Aerospace or Nuclear Energy . The life lessons that he has learned through scouting will prove to be invaluable in achieving this goal . Christopher would like to thank the leaders of Troop 157 for their support and encouragement over the years . Troop 157 has truly been a blessing in his life . Christopher would also like to thank all the scouts, friends, family members and adults who helped complete his Eagle Project . Without their help and commitment it could not have been accomplished . He would like to thank all those who wrote letters of recommendation on his behalf . He also wishes to thank his parents and all the rest of his family .

Christopher John Zias

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

TROOP 157 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

“Leadership, Honor, Commitment”

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 . HeppingDouglas 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 . KalasMelvin 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 IV

1989Baker ChapmanDale GanusBattle HarrisJustin KingShay PowellMark Simon1990William 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 Willess

Troop 157 Eagle Scouts

TROOP 157 LUBBOCK, TEXAS

“Leadership, Honor, Commitment”

Troop 157 Eagle Scouts

1995Adrian BaconStephen BaldridgeJeffrey BaucumJohn BaucumCody CarverBrent HawkinsMark HolwerdaScott LandrumChris MeinkothZachary NicholsDamon O’SteenScott PowellJustin RobertsonTodd Tidwell1996Garner 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 Walsh

1999Guy BellairAndrew CordChad CrawfordBrian FerrisDavid ForbessCharles Key, Jr .Rustin MooreSalem O’SteenShea OvermanClinton PerryAustin PettitMatthew SearsStewart SmithDee TurnerJohn Wright2000Blake 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 Reynolds

2003Luke 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 Viswanathan2005Thomas CherryWilliam CherryAaron HartCameron JonesBrendon McCoyPatrick McNeillJaret SeidemanBrian SmithLucas Wheeler2006Jesse Brian SlayBryce BallingerDerrick FitchCaleb KitchensJonathan PauwelsAndrew RitcheyJesse SlayJeff Watson2007David ReidLucas Champion