Let It Grow
By Tammy Thornton
Recent Mainland Regional High School graduate, Jacob Mozdzan, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. Mozdzan, of Boy Scout Troop 94, was honored in a special ceremony, the Eagle Scout Court of Honor, held at the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, on July 20. Egg Harbor Township Mayor Laura Pfrommer spoke at the ceremony and presented Mozdzan with a certificate to honor his accomplishment. He was also honored by the Egg Harbor Township Police Department.
In order to attain the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout must progress through six ranks, earn 21 merit badges, serve six months in a troop leadership position, plan and develop a service project for the community, take part in a scoutmaster conference, and successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.
For his leadership project, Mozdzan designed and installed an American flag drop. To accomplish this, he refurbished an out-of-use United States Postal Service blue mail collection bin. The beautifully restored collection box has been placed on the grounds of the Linwood Historical Society, and will enable the community to retire old flags in a respectful manner. Catherine Evinski, president of the Linwood Historical Society thanked Mozdzan, and congratulated him on his achievement.
The special service began with the presentation of the colors and Pledge of Allegiance. During the ceremony, the attributes of a Boy Scout were emphasized, and scout leaders attested that these traits are exhibited by this newest Eagle Scout: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, and clean. Mozdzan also honored his parents with special parent pins recognizing their contribution to his life and helping him achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. At the end of the ceremony, present and past Boy Scouts rose to recite the Boy Scout pledge.
Mozdzan plans to attend Rowan University in the fall where he will study engineering entrepreneurship. Shore Local News congratulates Mozdzan on his achievement and wishes him success in his future endeavors.
Tammy Thornton lives with her husband, children, and crazy pets while enjoying a life of gardening, cooking, and going to the beach.
