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Pack 372 marks major milestones day of Scouting and recognizes the growth and achievements of Scouts and leaders over the “May the scouts be with past year. you” was the theme of Cub Kehoe and Erika TimperScout Pack 372 of Franklin man, two leaders in Cub Scout Square’s annual crossover cere- Pack 372, were recognized for mony at St. Catherine of Sien- their unwavering commitment na, as Cub Scouts to the Scouts. Giuftransitioned to Boy fré presented both Scouts in a Star of them with citaWars-themed celetions for extraordibration, marking a nary service. major milestone in Timperman said their Scouting jourher favorite part of neys. being involved in Cubmaster Peter Scouting is being Kehoe led the cerepart of a family, mony, which also even though memf e at u re d N a s s a u bers belong to difCounty Legislator ferent dens. She John Giuffré and added that she realAssemblyman Ed ly appreciates the Ra, who attended to community aspect show their support JoHN GIUFFRé of the pro g ram, for the Scouts durwith families comNassau County ing what leaders ing from all over, Legislator described as a not just Franklin transfor mational Square. time in their development. Throughout the ceremony, “Franklin Square loves Boy the Scouts embraced the Star Scouts and Girl Scouts because Wars theme. Many held up of all the values that you teach lightsabers, signaling the light all the time,” Giuffré said. and strength as a Scout. In the The ceremony also included Star Wars universe, lightsabers the Blue and Gold celebration, symbolize a personal journey. one of the most important tra- During the crossover portion ditions in Cub Scouting. The of the ceremony, Scouts formed annual event marks the birthContinued on page 19
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Students explore finance through Junior Achievement program Stewart Manor School students explored finance and business concepts through a Junior Achievement program in partnership with Floral Park Memorial High School. The high school students, guided by business teacher Kevin Dolan, visited classrooms to lead hands-on lessons in entrepreneurship, marketing, budgeting, management, accounting and banking. Story, more photos, Page 7.
ranklin Square loves Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts because of all the values that you teach all the time.