Wednesday, March 6, 1968


GARY WOLFF, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Wolff, a 9th grader at Pershing Junior High School, became an Eagle Scout in a ceremony at 7:30pm Feb. 19 at Central Presbyterian Church. In scouting for 7 1/2 years, Gary attended the 1967 World Jamboree, has held many posts in Troop 43 and now is Senior Patrol Leader. He won the Troop 43 Scout Teamwork Award for 1966, is a member of the Order of the Arrow, and is working on his Pro Deo et Patria (Lutheran God and Country Award). Gary passed the rigorous one-week Aquatic School at Camp Strake where he earned the Mile Swim and Scout Lifeguard awards, as well as the Swimming, Rowing, and Canoeing merit badges. Cycling, bird study, and astronomy top his interests among his 30 merit badges. In school, he's an honor roll student, member of the Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, and Robed Chorus. He is also on the Directory Staff, plays the cello in the school orchestra, and is on the varsity basketball team. Paul R. Caillet is his troop's Scoutmaster.

 

1967 Boy Scout World Jamboree, Farragut State Park, Idaho