Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • August 28, 2013 Allendale Novak, Tengi, Wachino rise to rank of Eagle Three members of Allendale Boy Scout Troop 59 will officially achieve Eagle Scout status – the highest rank attainable -- at a Sept. 15 Court of Honor. The event will be held at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale. Wachino joined Cub Scout Pack 252 as a Tiger in 2002. Since that time, he has grown to love the outdoors through many of his scouting adventures. He spent many summers at Ten Mile River Scout Camp earning merit badges and having fun with the troop. He loved his time aboard the Cinganka, where he explored the Abacos Islands above and below the ocean’s surface. In 2010, he attended the National Scout Jamboree. The highlight of Wachino’s Boy Scouting years was his trip to Philmont Scout Ranch. He and his crew hiked over 80 miles and participated in many activities like black powder shooting and rock climbing. For his Eagle Scout project, Wachino arranged for the donation of 40 backpacks filled with school supplies to Camp Lots of Fun, a camp for underprivileged children. In addition, he organized and led workshops to prepare Ryan Novak, Jonathan Tengi, and Alex Wachino the oldest campers for their first campout. Alex and other Scouts taught the campers first aid, cooking, tenting, pack- ing, and other skills. Camp Director Cindy Blinn said the project was a big success. At Northern Highlands, Wachino has been an active member of the Debate Team, winning first place/outstand- ing speaker besting debaters from Pascack Valley, Pascack Hills, and Glen Rock high schools. He writes for the High- land Fling, and has been part of the Stock Market Club since freshman year. Alex is the vice president of the High- lands chapter of the National Honor Society and a founding member of Philosophy Club. He has also been a member of the Northern Highlands spring track team since his fresh- man year. He thanked the many individuals who helped him on his path to Eagle Scout, including Mrs. Tengi and Mrs. Jacober; Assistant Scoutmasters Mr. Novak, Mr. Dona- hue, Mr. Zambrotta, Mr. Guarnaccia, and Mr. Fernekees. He also acknowledged Mr. Cuneen and Mr. Unger for their help throughout the Eagle process. Most of all, he would also like to thank his Scoutmaster, Mr. Dworkin, for all his (continued on page 23)