Troop 21

Troop 21 visited the lowest point in North America at Badwater in Death Valley National Park. The Troop made a trip to the park for the Dark Sky Festival and although there was lot of stargazing, there was also hiking, exploration and fun.

Two T21 Scouts were initiated into The Order of the Arrow (OA), Scouting’s national camping honor society. It recognizes Scouts who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Congratulations Anton and Henry.

Troop 21 had a great time at its annual Joshua Tree Campout. There was lots of bouldering, rock climbing, stargazing and more. Some of the Scouts ventured into the backcountry and spent the night on the Boy Scout Trail in the National Park.

Troop 21 needs your help to make sure that we continue to promote proper and restful flag retirement. There’s a specific and respectful process for disposing of flags in a formal manner, and simply throwing them away can be considered disrespectful and unacceptable.

If you are in possession of a flag that is no longer a fitting emblem, please fill out the google form attached below, and allow for Troop 21 help your family retire it.

Thank you for your help,

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Troop 21 Eagles welcomed the New Year by marching in the Rose Parade. Congratulations Annelise, Marina and Julian.

On Dec. 1 Marco Georgian became the 181st Eagle Scout in Troop 21 history. Marco’s project involved renovating a storage unit, including building wall-to-ceiling shelving, for Union Station Homeless Services. Congratulations, Marco. T21 is proud of you.

Noah Gutierrez earned Scouting’s highest honor on Nov. 9, becoming T21’s 180th Eagle Scout. For his project, Noah led a group of volunteers in clearing, cleaning and refurbishing the workshop at PazNaz. Way to go, Noah!

Annelise, Marina, and Julian will be representing Troop 21 as part of the Tournament of Roses Troop. The troop is selected from Eagle Scouts from Greater Los Angeles. The troop will lead the opening flag ceremony and carry the banners announcing the award-winning float entries in the Rose Parade. See you on New Year’s Day!

Troop 21’s 179th Eagle Scout is Thaddeus. Along with showing leadership and participating in troop activities, he completed a project for Vecinos de South Pasadena. Congratulations!!!

Marco is one step closer to Eagle after completing his project. With help from the troop and friends he cleaned, organized, and installed shelving in a storage unit at Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena. Thanks to all who volunteered.

The past weekend marked Troop 21’s first visit to Barton Flats, providing yet another worthwhile opportunity for the scouts. The luscious location graced by a lake made for a beautiful hike and a fun campout. Scouts participated in a variety of activities, from hiking, cooking, and fishing, and completed rank requirements. All in all, it was a very successful campout, with a strong direction for the troop to return, sometime in the near future.