November 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 9 Waldwick Eagle Scout creates trail at Forum School by John Koster The Wyckoff Board of Education recently honored Ramapo High School senior Alex Paul Semendinger for his Eagle Scout project and for his long career in Scout- ing, which began while he was a student in the Wyckoff K-8 system. “Alex Paul Semending- er’s Eagle Scout Project was held at the Forum School in Waldwick, where he created a nature trail in the wooded area behind the school for the students to enjoy,” the board noted in a resolution. “(He) has demonstrated being trustworthy, loyal, Alex Paul Semendinger at work on his Eagle project helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” tains over two weeks, with Alex as assistant Semendinger began as a Tiger Cub crew leader. He also serves as a voyageur in Pack 198, and progressed through the at Floodwood Mountain Scout Reservation ranks to Wolf, Bear, and Webelo, earned in the Adirondacks and has done so for two his Arrow of Light Award, and bridged to years. He plans to return to Floodwood in Troop 89, where he held many troop posi- 2014. At Ramapo High School, he is a member tions, including patrol leader, troop guide, of the National Honor Society and the instructor and senior patrol leader. “We are very proud of Alex,” said his World Language Honor Club with five to father, Paul Semenginer, after the cere- six years of exposure to Spanish. He is a mony. “He is a very special young man - student ambassador for freshmen, co-cap- - always focused on others. He is kind and tain of the debate team, co-captain of the considerate -- a hard worker.” cross country team with three years on Semendinger has earned 35 merit badges the varsity team, and is a member of the in Scouting and has been a staff guide for Ramapo Orchestra who plays both violin treks. He spent part of last summer at the and piano. He is a member of Grace Meth- High Adventure Boy Scout Camp in Philm- odist Church. He is applying to some of the ont, New Mexico. He and his crew hiked nation’s top colleges and is interested in more than 80 miles in the Rocky Moun- studying physics.