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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. A.J. Lawson - 2024
  2. Christopher Guckenberger - 2024
  3. Rian Salter - 2024
  4. Brett Cressman - 2023
  5. Jeremiah Rayban - 2023
  6. Magnus Culley - 2023
  7. Sal Nicoletti - 2023
  8. Casey Paproth - 2023
  9. Jonathan Kalla - 2023
  10. Joshua Walsh - 2022
  11. Owen Thomas - 2022
  12. Logan Hahn - 2022
  13. William Worrall - 2022
  14. David Howard - 2022
  15. Andrew Kedash - 2022
  16. Ben Carroll - 2021
  17. Joel Harrold-Mansk - 2021
  18. Seth Freer - 2021
  19. Jack Rudy - 2021
  20. Sean McDermott - 2021
  21. Skylar Slaten - 2021
  22. Sean Hoopes - 2020
  23. Matthew Buczik - 2020
  24. Matthew Guckenberger - 2020
  25. Evan Sharp - 2020
  26. David Seeman - 2020
  27. Charles Sykora - 2020
  28. Ryan McWalter - 2020
  29. Andrew Embley - 2020
  30. James Walsh - 2020
  31. David Akins - 2020
  32. Ty Weir - 2019
  33. Connor Miller - 2019
  34. Toby Bulk - 2019
  35. Tommy Mauk - 2019
  36. Tyler Suchyj - 2018
  37. Sam Freer - 2018
  38. John Hoopes - 2018
  39. Kyle Lank - 2018
  40. Patrick Brady - 2018
  41. Danny Nakamura - 2018
  42. Sean McMann - 2018
  43. Joe Hackman - 2018
  44. Tuckerman Kunz - 2017
  45. Brian Akins - 2017
  46. Abhishek Tippabhatla - 2017
  47. Damian Whyte - 2016
  48. Ezra Carmody - 2016
  49. Michael Lan - 2016
  50. David Lank - 2016
  51. Alex Tam - 2016
  52. Aidan King - 2016
  53. Jack Bulk - 2015
  54. Drew Kobasa - 2015
  55. Donald Kerr - 2015
  56. Micah Freer - 2015
  57. Parker Phipps - 2014
  58. Christopher Owen - 2014
  59. Jasper Lee - 2014
  60. Michael Mariner - 2014
  61. Austin Spencer - 2014
  62. Hunter Suchyj - 2014
  63. Kyle Carrick - 2014
  64. Bryce Fender - 2013
  65. Matthew O'Brien - 2013
  66. Henry Paul - 2013
  67. Brandon Cordova - 2013
  68. Will Feuerhake - 2013
  69. David Fender - 2013
  70. Richie Lou - 2012
  71. Dakota Sams - 2012
  72. Peter Coyle - 2012
  73. Thomas Walker - 2012
  74. Kyle Garbacz - 2012
  75. Matthew Lan - 2012
  76. Matthew Schmittle - 2012
  77. John Lucas McNamara - 2012
  78. Malachi Champion - 2012
  79. Daniel Johns - 2012
  80. Matthew Walker - 2010
  81. Brandon Spencer - 2010
  82. Adam Osienski - 2010
  83. Shawn Fedetz - 2010
  84. Matthew Eitler - 2010
  85. Curtis Ramsey - 2009
  86. Brock Sumner - 2009
  87. Alex Gidumal - 2009
  88. P.J.Succoso - 2009
  89. Joseph Dise - 2007
  90. Brian Thomas - 2006
  91. Douglas St. Amand - 2003
  92. Christopher Cullis - 2001
  93. Andrew Bonis - 2001
  94. Daniel Richards - 1998
  95. John Aiello - 1998
  96. Christopher Williams - 1997
  97. Gregory Gilbert - 1996
  98. Keith McCallister - 1994
  99. Eric McCallister - 1994
  100. Richard Gilpin - 1994
  101. Jason Leach - 1990
  102. Kenneth Kaser - 1986
  103. Patrick Brown - 1986
  104. Joh Welch - 1985
  105. Michael Shellenbarger - 1985
  106. David Shellenbarger - 1985
  107. Zane Shellenbarger - 1983
  108. Boyce Bolton - 1983
  109. Tlaurent Cash - 1981
  110. Thomas DuPlessis - 1980
  111. Geoffrey Auer - 1979
  112. Keith Mathre - 1978
  113. Ralph Body - 1978
  114. Edwards Miller - 1977
  115. Donald Patterson - 1975
  116. Martin Hoenigmann - 1974
  117. Rob (George) Hilty - 1974
  118. Douglas Trost - 1973
  119. Thomas Orlofsky - 1973
  120. Glenn Matlack - 1973
  121. Roger Gilbert - 1973
  122. John Douglass - 1973
  123. Stephen Armstrong - 1972
  124. L.Edward Phillips - 1971
  125. Robert Mack - 1971
  126. Thomas Leach - 1971
  127. Blair Culpeper - 1970
  128. James Frick - 1969
  129. Richard Githens, III - 1968
  130. David Culpeper - 1968
  131. James Ashby - 1967
  132. Gilbert Leigh - 1967
  133. Roger Schranz - 1967
  134. Gerald Albert - 1966
  135. Jeffrey Bowen - 1965
  136. John Frick - 1965
  137. John Graham, Jr. - 1965
  138. William Leedy - 1965
  139. Allan Graham - 1964
  140. Ralph Jordan - 1964
  141. James Kneisley - 1964
  142. Michael Levy - 1963
  143. Charles Moore - 1963
  144. Randall Jarmon - 1962
  145. Gerald McFarren - 1962
  146. William Reinhardt - 1962
  147. Erich Briggs - 1960
  148. Richard Minich - 1960
  149. Joe Reinhardt - 1960
  150. Bob Kneisley - 1959
  151. Arnold Levy - 1959
  152. Larry Kneisley - 1958
  153. Frank Gillespie III - 1956
  154. Leonard Williams, Jr. - 1956
  155. Richard Viman - 1955
  156. John Dallemolle - 1955

    Grace Baptist Church

  157. Morgan Homewood - 1940
  158. Warner Merrill, Jr. - 1938
  159. Ivan Herr, Jr. - 1935
  160. Juan Kerr, Jr. - 1934
  161. Willard Sandeson, Jr. - 1934
  162. Edwin Manchester - 1933
  163. 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.