Cub Scout Pack 69, chartered by Patrick Springs Ruritan Club, recognized Scouts for their hard work and advancement in rank during the annual Blue and Gold Banquet and Advancement Ceremony held at the Patrick Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Highlights of the ceremony, which was attended by family and friends, included guest speaker and Eagle Scout Cody King; charter awards, special achievement recognition, a graduation and bridging ceremony; followed by a dinner.

Jason Kruse, Tiger Cub den leader, recognized Owen Kruse, Evan Kruse and Caleb Vaughn for earned awards and advancing to Cub Scout Wolf Rank.

Crystal Fain, Wolf den leader, recognized Mason Cassell, Jude Spangler, Brandon Boden, Reid Corns, Riley Pruitt and Mason Fain for earned awards and advancing to Cub Scout Bear Rank.

Tiffany Stovall, Bear den leader, recognized Noah Hiatt, Will Heath, Brayden Conner, Cameron Cassell, Christian Hylton, Wesley Fulcher and Glenn Stovall for earned awards and advancing to Cub Scout Webelos I Rank.

Sandra Heath, Webelos I den leader, recognized Hody Jones, Chance Corns, Hunter Heath, Gavin Fain, Josiah Spangler, Jordan Harris, Xavier Torres, Hunter Smith, Owen Nutter and Kieran Rodriguez for earned awards and advancing to Cub Scout Webelos II – Arrow of Light Den.

Cub Scouting is a program of the Boy Scouts of America. The Cub Scout Motto is “Do Your Best.” In Cub Scouting, boys and their families have fun and adventure in a program that builds character and instills values.

Cub Scouting embraces the values of citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility. These values come to boys in all parts of the Cub Scout program—all while they’re having a great time with their friends and families.