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Eleven students attend National Jamboree
Sep 7, 2005 11:13 AM
By Tannika King - Faculty
While most students spend their summers on the beach or at the pool, seventh-grader Hunter Davis was learning about the history of fingerprinting at the 2005 National Scout Jamboree, scouting’s grandest tradition.
Davis and 10 other Darlington students were part of a 36-member Northwest Georgia Scout Troop that attended this year’s National Jamboree July 25 through Aug. 3 at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. With more than 31,700 total attendees from more than 30 countries worldwide, the event moved Caroline County, Va., from 50th most populous county to 14th.
At the jamboree, troops live in subcamps. The Northwest Georgia Troop was made up of scouts from Calhoun, Dalton, Adairsville, Rome and the surrounding counties. Darlington parents Andy Davis and Thad Watters (’78) served as Scoutmasters along with Tim McIntosh and Andrew McIntosh from Dalton.
Showing Scouts from other parts of the world what is unique or interesting about a troop’s home area is a time-honored jamboree tradition, and troop gateways are one of the most visible ways to do that. Troops usually design their gateways to reflect the most notable aspects of their home area – history, geography, industry, etc.
“It was a lot of fun being a part of the Northwest Georgia Troop because I got to meet a lot of people from around here and from all over the world,” said sophomore Brian Burch, who has been a Scout for five years.
Program features reflected the skills of scouting, the nation’s heritage, physical fitness, conservation and the spirit of brotherhood. Daily activities included archery, orienteering, running obstacle courses, trap shooting, boating, canoeing and hunting safety. Scouts also took part in the disabilities-awareness trail, competitive e vents, the Merit Badge Midway and an arts and science fair.
Burch enjoyed seeing the military vehicles up close, mountain boarding, repelling and using the zipline, while Davis favored riding on the MBX (biking) track and seeing President George W. Bush.
“Scouts should go to the jamboree because of how much you can do there and what you learn from the people you meet,” said Burch.
According to Scoutmaster Davis, who attended the jamboree as a Scout in 1969, the 2005 event was spectacular. “While it had its tragedies and challenges, we had a great time,” he said.
Other Darlington students who attended include senior Vann Burkhalter, sophomore Wheeler Manis, freshman Alex Purdie, eighth-graders Forrest Manis, Robert Mull, Jack Yancey, William Waters and Benjamin Womble, and seventh-grader Jack Kelly.
“I’ve been a Scout for almost eight years, and I could never explain how much I enjoy the program. It’s been an incredible ride all the way,” said Manis. “It’s definitely awesome to go anywhere where thousands of Scouts come together. It’s a memory I’ll have with me my entire life.”
The National Scout Jamboree is normally held every four years; however the next event will be held in 2010 to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America centennial. Click here for more information.
Davis and 10 other Darlington students were part of a 36-member Northwest Georgia Scout Troop that attended this year’s National Jamboree July 25 through Aug. 3 at Fort A.P. Hill, Va. With more than 31,700 total attendees from more than 30 countries worldwide, the event moved Caroline County, Va., from 50th most populous county to 14th.
At the jamboree, troops live in subcamps. The Northwest Georgia Troop was made up of scouts from Calhoun, Dalton, Adairsville, Rome and the surrounding counties. Darlington parents Andy Davis and Thad Watters (’78) served as Scoutmasters along with Tim McIntosh and Andrew McIntosh from Dalton.
Showing Scouts from other parts of the world what is unique or interesting about a troop’s home area is a time-honored jamboree tradition, and troop gateways are one of the most visible ways to do that. Troops usually design their gateways to reflect the most notable aspects of their home area – history, geography, industry, etc.
“It was a lot of fun being a part of the Northwest Georgia Troop because I got to meet a lot of people from around here and from all over the world,” said sophomore Brian Burch, who has been a Scout for five years.
Program features reflected the skills of scouting, the nation’s heritage, physical fitness, conservation and the spirit of brotherhood. Daily activities included archery, orienteering, running obstacle courses, trap shooting, boating, canoeing and hunting safety. Scouts also took part in the disabilities-awareness trail, competitive e vents, the Merit Badge Midway and an arts and science fair.
Burch enjoyed seeing the military vehicles up close, mountain boarding, repelling and using the zipline, while Davis favored riding on the MBX (biking) track and seeing President George W. Bush.
“Scouts should go to the jamboree because of how much you can do there and what you learn from the people you meet,” said Burch.
According to Scoutmaster Davis, who attended the jamboree as a Scout in 1969, the 2005 event was spectacular. “While it had its tragedies and challenges, we had a great time,” he said.
Other Darlington students who attended include senior Vann Burkhalter, sophomore Wheeler Manis, freshman Alex Purdie, eighth-graders Forrest Manis, Robert Mull, Jack Yancey, William Waters and Benjamin Womble, and seventh-grader Jack Kelly.
“I’ve been a Scout for almost eight years, and I could never explain how much I enjoy the program. It’s been an incredible ride all the way,” said Manis. “It’s definitely awesome to go anywhere where thousands of Scouts come together. It’s a memory I’ll have with me my entire life.”
The National Scout Jamboree is normally held every four years; however the next event will be held in 2010 to celebrate the Boy Scouts of America centennial. Click here for more information.
