Sunday, April 26, twelve Webelos Cub Scouts of Pack 84, chartered by Robert S.HyerElementary School, received their Arrow of Light badges during an afternoon ceremony at Curtis Park.  Arrow of Light is the highest Cub Scout rank and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on a Boy Scout uniform. 

Arrow of Light recipients were:  Sean Anderson, Spencer Cooke, Sammy Heasley, Mitchell Helms, Jacob Hum, Matthew Meletio, Samuel Miller, Cole Stevens, Coner Swift, George Wheeler, Gayden Williams and Sean Wolfe.  Ten of the boys have been together in Cub Scouts since second grade with Den Leaders Cres Heasley, Valerie Meletio, Julie Miller and Holly Wheeler.

Pack 84 Cubmaster and Committee Chairman Valerie Meletio encouraged the boys to continue their high level of achievement in everyday life, live by Cub Scout ideals, especially the Cub Scout motto: “Do Your Best,” and, for those going on to Boy Scouts, earn the Eagle Scout Award.  Following her remarks, she gave each Scout his Arrow of Light badge and certificate, along with a Texas State flag flown over the Texas Capitol, a gift from his family, and a congratulatory letter from Gov. Rick Perry.

Master of Ceremonies Kent Metzger, wearing Native American dress, congratulated the boys for completing Webelos requirements and earning the Arrow of Light Award, and presented each Scout his honor arrow.  Den Leaders removed Webelos neckerchiefs and Cub Scout shoulder tabs from the Scouts’ uniform shirts.  Then, the Scouts crossed the Curtis Park bridge, symbolically leaving Cub Scouts to join their selected Boy Scout Troops.

Troop 68

Matthew Meletio and Samuel Miller were welcomed into Troop 68 by Scoutmaster Kevin Gregory, Senior Patrol Leader Conner Gregory, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Connor Cook.  Troop 68 is chartered by, and meets at, Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Troop 70

Cole Stevens, and Gayden Williams were welcomed into Troop 70 by Scoutmaster Bob Pospick.  Troop 70 is chartered by a group of University Park residents and meets at University Park Elementary School.

Troop 72

Spencer Cooke, Sammy Heasley, Coner Swift, and George Wheeler were welcomed into Troop 72 by Scoutmaster Ray Clapp, Assistant Scoutmasters Clayton Herring, Bill Chapman, Christy Williams, and Boy Scouts Christopher Chapman and Christian Williams.  Troop 72 is chartered by, and meets at, University Park United Methodist Church.

Troop 82

Sean Anderson, Mitchell Helms, and Sean Wolfe were welcomed into Troop 82 by Committee Chairman Scott Rohrman, Boy Scouts Carson Yeager, Matthew Hall, and John Clifford.  Troop 82 is chartered by, and meets at, Highland Park Presbyterian Church. 

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Contributors

During her four years as a Pack 84 parent, Julie Miller has served as the Pack’s Communications and Public Relations Committee Chair.  Carolyn Herter Stalder has been a Pack 19 parent.  Both are moving on to Boy Scouts with their sons.