June 16, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 31 �������������������������� Andrew Michael Bell, a sophomore at Ramapo High School, and a member of Boy Scout Troop 89 of Wyckoff, recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. His ceremony was held at the Wyckoff Fire Department Company #1. The honoree is the son of Colin and Suse Bell of Wyckoff. He is the 97th Boy Scout from Troop 89 to have received this top honor. Bell joined Boy Scouts as a Tiger in Wyckoff Pack 198 in 2000. He progressed through the ranks of Wolf, Bear, and Webelo, earning the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest honor. He joined Troop 89 in 2005. He earned second class in June of 2006, first class in August of 2006, star in January of 2007, and life in September of 2007. He completed his Eagle Scout requirements in November of 2009. His numerous leadership positions within the troop have included historian, patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, den chief, troop guide, instructor, “Leave No Trace” trainer, varsity crew leader, and Order of the Arrow representative. After being welcomed into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s Honor Society, in 2007, Bell completed his Brotherhood in 2008, become Northwest Chapter Representative in 2008, and was elected Northwest Chapter Chief in 2009. He has attended Camp NoBeBosCo for four years as a camper and one as a counselor in training. He has also attended summer camp at Ten Mile River and participated in high-adventure treks at Floodwood in the Adirondacks, and Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, where he served as crew leader. This summer, he will be a member of the youth staff at the 2010 National Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia. For his Eagle project, Bell rebuilt the Wyckoff Fire Department Exempts Association Memorial located outside Protection Fire Company #1. His project encompassed the demolition of the existing memorial and construction of a new memorial. Bell obtained donations, raised funds for materials, and provided leadership to volunteers who helped build the new memorial. As a sophomore at Ramapo High School, Bell is part of the engineering University Program. He is a member of the Robotics Team, Model United Nations, Varsity Biology I Team, Wrestling Team, and Heroes and Cool Kids. In addition, he is Class Council vice president and a member of the Waldwick Pistol and Rifle Club. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest award in Boy Scouting. Requirements include earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, including 12 required badges in areas such as camping, first aid, and citizenship, several of which take months to complete. An individual who holds the rank of Life Scout must be active in his troop and hold a leadership position, and serve continuously, and in good standing, for a period of at least six months prior to his application for Eagle Scout. He must also complete a service project that is helpful to his religious institution, community, or school, which is approved by his Scoutmaster and the district advancement chairman of the Northern New Jersey Council, Boy Scouts of America. Troop 89 has served Wyckoff continuously since 1926. Wyckoff Sale Days June 17-18-19 Ramapo High sophomore earns the rank of Eagle Andrew Michael Bell Gigantic Sidewalk Sale June 17 • 18 • 19 selected items 630 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 201-891-8889 ��������� ������� �������� ����� ������ ����� �������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������� �������� � ��������������� ���������������� ������ ������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������� ������������ ������������������������������ ����������� �������� ��������������������������������� �������������������������������������������� ������������������������� � ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������