Advancement - Counselors
This page lists our Merit Badge Counselors first by badge and later on by name. In the second section, you can email an MBC directly from this page.
There are 12 Merit Badges that you MUST earn to qualify for Eagle Scout. Badges in RED are absolutely Eagle Required; no choice. Either Emergency Preparedness OR Life Saving is Eagle Required; your choice. Either Cycling OR Hiking OR Swimming is Eagle Required; your choice.
Complete information on Merit Badges is available in three places:
- For basic BSA Merit Badge requirements, please visit The Merit Badge Research Center online. This is a terrific resource for all up to date changes in national Merit Badge policy.
- For Troop 194 procedures on how to earn Merit Badges, please refer to the Advancement - Policies Page of this website. It is VERY important that every Scout (and parent) understand these policies and their accompanying procedures so no misunderstandings between the Scout and the Troop come to exist. Please pay special attention to the completion of badge pre-requisites when attending summer camps and merit badge fairs where badges can be earned. The Troop is especially strict regarding pre-requisites for Eagle Required badges; it is YOUR responsibility to make sure that you know the correct procedure.
- For schedules and individual requirements, visit the Advancement - Requirements Page of this website. Counselors will make every effort to post their current information for your convenience.
It is not possible for any Troop to have counselors available for every Merit Badge offered by the BSA. While Troop 194 makes every effort to supply at least one MBC for all major badges, we may not have someone assigned to a particular badge that you would like to earn. In such a case, please contact the Merit Badge Chairman to see what can be arranged. The Troop urges ALL PARENTS to lend their expertise to the Troop and become Merit Badge Counselors in their area(s) of expertise. It is time well invested in your son, other young men, your community and the future of our country. A Merit Badge Counselor Application can be downloaded from the Forms and Stuff Page on this website.
If you have any questions regarding a Merit Badge, email or talk to a Counselor for that badge. Any questions or concerns about policy and procedure should be refered to the Merit Badge Chairman at: meritbadges@bsatroop194.org.
Merit Badge Counselors by Badge
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Merit Badge |
Counselors |
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American Business |
Sakellos |
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American Cultures |
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American Heritage |
Christman |
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American Labor |
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Animal Science |
Miller |
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Archeology |
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Archery |
Christman |
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Architecture |
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Art |
Deene |
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Astronomy |
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Athletics |
Joyce, Weaver |
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Automotive Maintenance |
Perlack |
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Aviation |
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Backpacking |
R. Sheneman |
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Basketry |
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Bird Study |
R.Sheneman |
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Bugling |
M. Sheneman |
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Camping |
Chrysafis, Joyce, Lederach |
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Canoeing |
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Chemistry |
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Cinematography |
Valinski |
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Citizenship in the Community |
C. Caruana, Razzano |
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Citizenship in the Nation |
C. Caruana, Razzano |
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Citizenship in the World |
C. Caruana, Ferrari, Razzano |
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Climbing |
R.Sheneman |
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Coin Collecting |
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Collections |
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Communications |
C. Caruana, DiPaolo, Ferrari, Joyce |
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Composite Materials |
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Computers |
DiPaolo, Sakellos, Weaver |
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Cooking |
Chrysafis, Valinski |
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Crime Prevention |
Joyce |
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Cycling |
R.Sheneman |
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Dentistry |
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Disabilities Awareness |
Rainey |
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Dog Care |
Miller |
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Drafting |
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Electricity |
Ferrari, Weaver |
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Electronics |
Weaver |
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Emergency Preparedness |
Joyce, Myers |
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Energy |
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Engineering |
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Entrepreneurship |
Razzano |
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Environmental Science |
R.Sheneman |
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Family Life |
M. Sheneman |
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Farm Mechanics |
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Fingerprinting |
Joyce |
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Fire Safety |
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First Aid |
Degen, Joyce, Myers |
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Fish & Wildlife Management |
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Fishing |
Perlack |
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Fly Fishing |
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Forestry |
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Gardening |
Christman |
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Genealogy |
C. Caruana |
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Geocaching |
Deene |
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Geology |
Lederach, R.Sheneman |
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Golf |
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Graphic Arts |
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Hiking |
R.Sheneman |
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Home Repairs |
Weaver |
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Horsemanship |
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Indian Lore |
Christman |
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Insect Study |
Christman |
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Inventing |
Razzano |
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Journalism |
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Landscape Architecture |
Lederach |
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Law |
Razzano |
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Leatherwork |
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Lifesaving |
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Mammal Study |
Christman |
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Medicine |
Fox |
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Metalwork |
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Model Design & Building |
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Motorboating |
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Music |
M. Sheneman |
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Nature |
Rainey |
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Nuclear Science |
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Oceanography |
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Orienteering |
Chrysafis |
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Painting |
R.Sheneman |
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Personal Fitness |
Joyce, Lederach |
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Personal Management |
DiPaolo, Miller |
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Pets |
Miller |
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Photography |
Deene, R.Sheneman |
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Pioneering |
Chrysafis, Ferrari, R.Sheneman |
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Plant Science |
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Plumbing |
Perlack |
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Pottery |
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Public Health |
Fox |
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Public Speaking |
DiPaolo, Ferrari, Joyce |
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Pulp & Paper |
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Radio |
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Railroading |
Sakellos |
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Reading |
Deene |
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Reptile & Amphibian Study |
Christman |
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Rifle Shooting |
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Rowing |
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Safety |
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Salesmanship |
Bindas |
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Scholarship |
M. Sheneman |
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Scouting Heritage |
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Sculpture |
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Shotgun Shooting |
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Skating |
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Small Boat Sailing |
Rainey |
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Snow Sports |
R.Sheneman |
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Soil & Water Conservation |
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Space Exploration |
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Sports |
Joyce, Weaver |
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Stamp Collecting |
Christman |
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Surveying |
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Swimming |
Fox |
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Textile |
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Theater |
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Traffic Safety |
Joyce |
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Truck Transportation |
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Veterinary Medicine |
Miller |
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Water Sports |
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Weather |
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Whitewater |
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Wilderness Survival |
Chrysafis |
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Wood Carving |
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Woodworking |
Perlack |
Merit Badge Counselors by Name
Click an email link to send questions or requests to a Merit Badge Counselor.
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Counselor |
Email Address |
Merit Badges |
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Mr. J. Bindas |
Salesmanship |
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Mrs. C. Caruana |
Geneology |
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Cit. Community |
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Cit. Nation |
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Cit. World |
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Communications |
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Mrs. A. Christman |
Archery |
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American Heritage |
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Gardening |
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Indian Lore |
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Insect Study |
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Mammal Study |
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Reptile and Amphibian Study |
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Stamp Collecting |
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Mr. R. Chrysafis |
Camping |
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Cooking |
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Orienteering |
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Pioneering |
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Wild. Survival |
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Mrs. B. Deene |
Art |
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Geocaching |
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Photography |
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Reading |
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Mr. M. Degen |
First Aid |
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Mr. M. DiPaolo |
Communications |
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Computers |
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Personal Management |
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Public Speaking |
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Mr. L. Ferrari |
Cit.World |
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Composite Material |
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Communications |
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Electricity |
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Pioneering |
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Public Speaking |
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Dr. J. Fox |
Medicine |
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Public Health |
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Swimming |
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Mr. M. Joyce |
Athletics |
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Camping |
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Communications |
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Crime Prevention |
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Emergency Prep. |
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Fingerprinting |
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First Aid |
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Personal Fitness |
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Public Speaking |
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Sports |
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Traffic Safety |
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Mr. S. Lederach |
Camping |
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Geology |
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Landscape Architecture |
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Personal Fitness |
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Mrs. S. Miller |
Animal Science |
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Dog Care |
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Personal Management |
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Pets |
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Vet. Medicine |
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Mr. G. Myers |
Emergency Prep. |
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First Aid |
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Mr. S. Perlack |
Automotive Maintenance |
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Fishing |
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Plumbing |
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Woodworking |
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Mr. R. Rainey |
Disabilities Awareness |
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Nature |
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Small Boat Sailing |
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Mr. R. Razzano |
Cit. Community |
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Cit. Nation |
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Cit. World |
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Entrepreneurship |
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Inventing |
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Law |
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Mr. E. Sakellos |
American Business |
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Computers |
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Railroading |
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Mrs. M. Sheneman |
Bugling |
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Family Life |
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Music |
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Scholarship |
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Mr. R.Sheneman |
Environmental Science |
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Backpacking |
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Bird Study |
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Climbing |
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Cycling |
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Geology |
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Hiking |
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Painting |
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Pioneering |
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Photography |
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Snow Sports |
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Mr. B. Valinski |
Cinematography |
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Cooking |
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Mr. K. Weaver |
Athletics |
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Computers |
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Electricity |
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Electronics |
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Home Repairs |
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Sports |