Six Webelos from Cub Scouts Pack 759 bridged into Boy Scouts during an Arrow of Light ceremony held March 13 in the Queenship of Mary Church hall. The new scouts, Gabe Moriello, Luke Shao, Karu Mbugua, Cameron Chon, Michael Lenkeit, and Julian Perez are now members of Boy Scout Troop 759, also based at the Plainsboro church.
Cub scouting begins with the rank of Tiger Cubs for first grade students, who participate in all activities and projects with their parents as partners. Second and third grade students, ranked as Wolf and Bear Cubs, respectively, work with their families and their dens. Students in fourth and fifth grades are ranked as Webelos, who prepare to become Boy Scouts through a more challenging program.
The new scouts recently participated in a service event with other Cub Scouts in Pack 759 to make more than 300 sandwiches for a soup kitchen in Trenton.
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Joan Nester of West Windsor has been awarded the Torch of Gold Award by the Mercer Area District of the Boy Scouts. The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service in the area of scouts with special needs.
Nester was scoutmaster of a troop including boys with special needs and a coach for Special Olympics for many years. She has run the Service Camporee, which provides help during the New Jersey Special Olympics, for 20 years. A long-time member of the Mercer Area District, Nester currently serves as secretary.
