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Troop 29


Troop 29's History

Troop 29 - 60 Year

A Long and Honored Tradition

Few troops survive longer than 25 years and get to wear a special year "bar" above the troop number on their uniform. Troop 29 is honored to wear a 65 year bar signifying 65 years of continuous existence. As a point of fact if it hadn't been for two breaks in Troop 29's history, one in 1920, and one in 1946, we might even be able to claim a longer heritage since the troop was originally founded in 1919!

Troop 29 Phoenix This isn't to suggest that the last 65 years have all been smooth sailing. Like any troop we have had good years and lean years as interest and leadership ebbed and flowed. In fact our troop emblem - the Phoenix - is a result of some lean years. Several years ago Troop 29 was down to only 4 scouts; not enough to charter for another year. Another local troop saw a fellow troop sliding toward oblivion and a group of those scouts decided to transfer into Troop 29. Thus Troop 29 "arose from the ashes" like the Phoenix of old.

The boys liked the Phoenix story and thought it fitting, so they adopted the Phoenix as their Troop emblem. With hard work the PLC has nurtured the 'baby phoenix' they saw rise from the ashes and have made Troop 29 one of the largest and strongest units in the Powder Mill District.

Eagle Scout Roster

"Once an Eagle always an Eagle" The title of Eagle Scout is held for life. There are no ex-Eagles; you either are - or you aren't. Being an Eagle is as much the state of mind that comes with adopting the Scout Oath and Law as a part of you as it is earning the merit badges or doing the project.

The honor of becoming an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also within higher education, business or industry, and within the community. The award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Eagle Scouts represent dedication, perseverance, and Scouting at its very best.

  • In 2022, the 112th anniversary of Eagle Scouts, 58,353 Scouts earned the rank.
  • The average number of project hours per Eagle Scout last year was 136.2 hours.
  • In 2022, the average age of boys earning the Eagle Scout rank was 17.3 years old.
  • From 1912 to 2022 - more than 2.6 million Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank.

Troop 29 honors those Eagle Scouts that have been a part of this unit by preserving their names for future scouts within the Troop to look toward as a model and a goal to aspire toward. We do NOT forget our Eagles. The spirit of the Eagle joined with the Phoenix lives within each of these men.

Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Eagle Scout Medal

  1. Brett Cressman - 2023
  2. Jeremiah Rayban - 2023
  3. Magnus Culley - 2023
  4. Sal Nicoletti - 2023
  5. Casey Paproth - 2023
  6. Jonathan Kalla - 2023
  7. Joshua Walsh - 2022
  8. Owen Thomas - 2022
  9. Logan Hahn - 2022
  10. William Worrall - 2022
  11. David Howard - 2022
  12. Andrew Kedash - 2022
  13. Ben Carroll - 2021
  14. Joel Harrold-Mansk - 2021
  15. Seth Freer - 2021
  16. Jack Rudy - 2021
  17. Sean McDermott - 2021
  18. Skylar Slaten - 2021
  19. Sean Hoopes - 2020
  20. Matthew Buczik - 2020
  21. Matthew Guckenberger - 2020
  22. Evan Sharp - 2020
  23. David Seeman - 2020
  24. Charles Sykora - 2020
  25. Ryan McWalter - 2020
  26. Andrew Embley - 2020
  27. James Walsh - 2020
  28. David Akins - 2020
  29. Ty Weir - 2019
  30. Connor Miller - 2019
  31. Toby Bulk - 2019
  32. Tommy Mauk - 2019
  33. Tyler Suchyj - 2018
  34. Sam Freer - 2018
  35. John Hoopes - 2018
  36. Kyle Lank - 2018
  37. Patrick Brady - 2018
  38. Danny Nakamura - 2018
  39. Sean McMann - 2018
  40. Joe Hackman - 2018
  41. Tuckerman Kunz - 2017
  42. Brian Akins - 2017
  43. Abhishek Tippabhatla - 2017
  44. Damian Whyte - 2016
  45. Ezra Carmody - 2016
  46. Michael Lan - 2016
  47. David Lank - 2016
  48. Alex Tam - 2016
  49. Aidan King - 2016
  50. Jack Bulk - 2015
  51. Drew Kobasa - 2015
  52. Donald Kerr - 2015
  53. Micah Freer - 2015
  54. Parker Phipps - 2014
  55. Christopher Owen - 2014
  56. Jasper Lee - 2014
  57. Michael Mariner - 2014
  58. Austin Spencer - 2014
  59. Hunter Suchyj - 2014
  60. Kyle Carrick - 2014
  61. Bryce Fender - 2013
  62. Matthew O'Brien - 2013
  63. Henry Paul - 2013
  64. Brandon Cordova - 2013
  65. Will Feuerhake - 2013
  66. David Fender - 2013
  67. Richie Lou - 2012
  68. Dakota Sams - 2012
  69. Peter Coyle - 2012
  70. Thomas Walker - 2012
  71. Kyle Garbacz - 2012
  72. Matthew Lan - 2012
  73. Matthew Schmittle - 2012
  74. John Lucas McNamara - 2012
  75. Malachi Champion - 2012
  76. Daniel Johns - 2012
  77. Matthew Walker - 2010
  78. Brandon Spencer - 2010
  79. Adam Osienski - 2010
  80. Shawn Fedetz - 2010
  81. Matthew Eitler - 2010
  82. Curtis Ramsey - 2009
  83. Brock Sumner - 2009
  84. Alex Gidumal - 2009
  85. P.J.Succoso - 2009
  86. Joseph Dise - 2007
  87. Brian Thomas - 2006
  88. Douglas St. Amand - 2003
  89. Christopher Cullis - 2001
  90. Andrew Bonis - 2001
  91. Daniel Richards - 1998
  92. John Aiello - 1998
  93. Christopher Williams - 1997
  94. Gregory Gilbert - 1996
  95. Keith McCallister - 1994
  96. Eric McCallister - 1994
  97. Richard Gilpin - 1994
  98. Jason Leach - 1990
  99. Kenneth Kaser - 1986
  100. Patrick Brown - 1986
  101. Joh Welch - 1985
  102. Michael Shellenbarger - 1985
  103. David Shellenbarger - 1985
  104. Zane Shellenbarger - 1983
  105. Boyce Bolton - 1983
  106. Tlaurent Cash - 1981
  107. Thomas DuPlessis - 1980
  108. Geoffrey Auer - 1979
  109. Keith Mathre - 1978
  110. Ralph Body - 1978
  111. Edwards Miller - 1977
  112. Donald Patterson - 1975
  113. Martin Hoenigmann - 1974
  114. Rob (George) Hilty - 1974
  115. Douglas Trost - 1973
  116. Thomas Orlofsky - 1973
  117. Glenn Matlack - 1973
  118. Roger Gilbert - 1973
  119. John Douglass - 1973
  120. Stephen Armstrong - 1972
  121. L.Edward Phillips - 1971
  122. Robert Mack - 1971
  123. Thomas Leach - 1971
  124. Blair Culpeper - 1970
  125. James Frick - 1969
  126. Richard Githens, III - 1968
  127. David Culpeper - 1968
  128. James Ashby - 1967
  129. Gilbert Leigh - 1967
  130. Roger Schranz - 1967
  131. Gerald Albert - 1966
  132. Jeffrey Bowen - 1965
  133. John Frick - 1965
  134. John Graham, Jr. - 1965
  135. William Leedy - 1965
  136. Allan Graham - 1964
  137. Ralph Jordan - 1964
  138. James Kneisley - 1964
  139. Michael Levy - 1963
  140. Charles Moore - 1963
  141. Randall Jarmon - 1962
  142. Gerald McFarren - 1962
  143. William Reinhardt - 1962
  144. Erich Briggs - 1960
  145. Richard Minich - 1960
  146. Joe Reinhardt - 1960
  147. Bob Kneisley - 1959
  148. Arnold Levy - 1959
  149. Larry Kneisley - 1958
  150. Frank Gillespie III - 1956
  151. Leonard Williams, Jr. - 1956
  152. Richard Viman - 1955
  153. John Dallemolle - 1955

    Grace Baptist Church

  154. Morgan Homewood - 1940
  155. Warner Merrill, Jr. - 1938
  156. Ivan Herr, Jr. - 1935
  157. Juan Kerr, Jr. - 1934
  158. Willard Sandeson, Jr. - 1934
  159. Edwin Manchester - 1933
  160. Robert Cooke - 1932


Historic Eagle Scouts

Troop 29 Scoutmasters


Red Clay Creek

2022 - Curr Mike Hawley
2021 - 2022 John McNamara
2021 - 2021 David Kedash
2018 - 2021 John McNamara
2008 - 2018 Randy Spencer
2007 - 2008 Robb Lyall
2002 - 2007 Brian Miller
2000 - 2002 Dave Kirk
1998 - 2000 Frank Vucic
1995 - 1998 Geoffrey Rodgers
1987 - 1995 Carl(Tip) McCallister
1983 - 1987 R.M. Shellenbarger
1978 - 1983 Bill Bolton
1977 - 1978 David Evans
1975 - 1977 William Berger
1968 - 1975 Robert Schirmer
1965 - 1968 Luther Cauthren
1954 - 1965 Ralph Schranz
1953 - 1954 Edward Smith

Grace Baptist Church

1943 - 1946 E.M. Todd
1940 - 1943 Frasiar Montgomery
1930 - 1940 William Oliver
1929 - 1930 Meredith Starett
1928 - 1929 William Davidson, Jr.

Red Clay Creek

1919 - 1920 Robert Walker

DelMarVa Coucil Patch

Troop 29 Sponsors and Districts

Sponsor & District: From: To:
Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
Millcreek & McKennans Church Road - Marshalton, DE.
Marshalton, Delaware 1919 1920
Grace Baptist Church
Vandever Avenue & Church Street - Wilmington, DE.
Wilmington, DE 1928 1946
Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
Millcreek & McKennans Church Road - Wilmington, DE.
Cooch's Bridge District 1953 1956
Capitol Trail District 1957 1977
Brandywine District 1978 1990
Lenape District 1991 1993
Freedom Trail District 1993 2010
Powder Mill District 2010 Curr.