The Eagle’s Flight: Celebrating the VAHC Class of 2025
From the majestic ridges of the Mountain Valley District to the historic landscapes of the Monticello District, these young men and women have demonstrated what it means to “Be Prepared.” Collectively, they have contributed thousands of hours of service to our local communities, leaving a lasting legacy through their Eagle projects.
Mountain Valley District: 27 New Eagles
- Troop 1: Lucas Dodd, Ryan Sprague
- Troop 2: James Helmintoller-Quantz
- Troop 5: Aidan Hart, Albert Lewis
- Troop 8: Riley Smith
- Troop 11: Thomas Davisson, Christopher Jones, Caleb Roehl
- Troop 28: Nicholas Hansohn, Zishaan Mahmood
- Troop 29: Kellan Dorey
- Troop 33: Elijah Eaton, George Petty, Carter Stiehl
- Troop 40: Carter Lenz
- Troop 42: Tyler Watson
- Troop 46: Brycen Alexander, Madox Alexander, Ethan Cundiff, James Rothgeb
- Troop 73: Trenton Snyder, Jack Straight
- Troop 84: William Comfort, Everett Morse
- Troop 242: Kristina Dabaghyan
- Troop 314: Molly O’Connell
Monticello District: 55 New Eagles
- Troop 3: Alexander Bieri, Parker Manning, Connor Stanton
- Troop 12: Shane Barber, Jayden Chambers, Hudson Irby
- Troop 14: Lindon Brooks, Michael Forney, Sean Hughes
- Troop 16: Hunter Kuhstoss, Ethan Murray, David Snider
- Troop 17: Oscar Beaver, Daniel Gilday
- Troop 37: William Adams, Berren Dreier, Hunter Slinkman, Stephen Taylor
- Troop 75: Max Cable, Connor Mendoza, Andrew Smith, Benjamin Stallard, Bryce Wright
- Troop 79: Liam Caruana, James Decker, William Lewis, Kai Sensabaugh, Finbar Wilkinson
- Troop 111: Calvin Gilson
- Troop 114: Spencer Envall, Gabriel Johnson, Elijah Muehlman, Thomas Rockewell, James Skelly, Jackson Snider
- Troop 119: Caleb Burnett, Isaac Jennings
- Troop 138: Kingston Morgan
- Troop 174: Kaleb Dooley, Kyle Dooley, Wyatt Jones, Matthew Mellot, Rhylie Shifflett, David Wallace
- Troop 183: Alexander Hurst, Owen McHugh
- Troop 193: Hadley Hughes
- Troop 241: Matthew Field, Zachary Field
- Troop 1028: Griffin Bullock, Henry Dozier
- Troop 1029: Caroline Reilly, Kate Reilly
- Troop 1138: Addison Bargy
- Troop 2020: Madison MacEwen
A Legacy of Leadership
To our 2025 Eagles: Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. We look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish next! 
Mountain Valley Minute: October 28, 2025
by: Jeff Teagarden, District Chair
Greetings Mountain Valley!
I wanted to remind everyone that we are reviving the old Google Group and transitioning to using that for mass message distribution. Please subscribe to stay updated on MVD happenings. https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/mtn-valley-vahc-bsa. Note, you must be logged into your Google account before the join button will appear. You do not need a Gmail account to create a Google account; you can use any email address. If you had previously subscribed to this group, now would be a good time to review your notification settings.
Also, this is a friendly reminder that District Award of Merit nominations are due to me by the end of November.
Our November Roundtable (November 5) will be in Harrisonburg at the Asbury UMC, Room 300. I hope to see you all there!
The Mountain Valley District is proud to recognize the Scouts who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this past month. Each of these young leaders demonstrated commitment, service, and leadership at the highest level of Scouting.
- Isaiah H. — Troop 8, Churchville
Project: Built a podium for a Harrisonburg church’s outdoor chapel service. - Ethen C. — Troop 46, Elkton
Project: Rebuilt a shed for the Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee, including a new roof, doors, and repaired siding. - Thomas D. — Troop 11, Fishersville
Project: Landscaping work to support a church in Charlottesville. - Molly “MK” O. — Troop 314, Stuarts Draft
Project: Partnered with Silver Line Theatre Exchange in Staunton, transforming the unused space above their bathrooms into an efficient costume storage area - Sawyer T. — Troop 8, Churchville
Project: Built a bench behind Staunton High School
These achievements remind us of the strength and promise of Scouting in our communities. We congratulate these Scouts and their families for their hard work and dedication.
Finally, Tracy Norman is stepping down from the District Program Chair position at the end of the year. If you would like to fill that spot or have someone in mind who you think would do great at Program planning, please let me know!
Merit Badge University
Merit Badge University is BACK! Join us November 15, 2025 for merit badge classes. We have an exciting schedule this year, including both Eagle Required and Optional badges. Adult training will be available for leaders, as well. General cost is $10/youth participant with some badges having additional costs for supplies. Bring a lunch and get ready to learn and earn badges!
Featured badges include Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Communications, First Aid, Sustainability, Archaeology, Movie Making, Journalism, Art, Plumbing, and more. Please join us for this one-day event at Blue Ridge Community College from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
