Troop 847 Eagle Scouts
One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned this nation’s first Eagle Scout Award, new, independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day. Since it was first awarded in 1912, more than 2 million young men have achieved the Scouting America's (Boy Scouts of America) highest rank.
Eagle Scouts of Troop 847
Joe Brumble, 1961
Tommy Hudson, 1961
Don MacKenzie, 1961
Fred Hedge, 1962
Dwight Pemberton, 1962
David Turney, 1962
David Diamond, 1963
Allen Flippo, 1964
Billy Micks, 1964
Jimmy Rice, 1964
John Kincer Jr., 1965
John Woodard Jr., 1968
John Elder III, 1971
Harold Woodward, 1972
Steven Elder, 1972
Mark A. Spenik, 1981
Gary S. Spenik, 1981
Adam G. Spenik, 1982
Earle B. Swift, 1982
Peter J. Zinck, 1985
Denny E. Davis, 1986
Steven T. Owen, 1987
Thomas P. Zinck, 1988
Alfred E. Amstutz, 1988
Robert W. Lane, 1988
Martin E. Gray, 1989
Christopher W. Herlong, 1989
James E. Hicks, 1991
Jason B. Marcus, 1992
Andrew G. Willis, 1992
Josh S. Talley, 1992
Steven R. Fell, 1993
Brain K. Garvey, 1993
Joe Hoffmann, 1995
Andrew Harvin, 1997
Adam Johnson, 1997
Matthew Fell, 1997
Ryan Keeling, 1999
Joseph Arcidicono, 2000
Adam Peck, 2000
Joel Peck, 2001
David Arcidicono, 2001
Aaron Peck, 2003
P.J. Paradis, 2003
James McCaffery, 2003
Larry Shane, 2004
Garrett Oldland, 2004
TC Cleary, 2005
Tim Pitzer, 2005
Jeffrey Kovach, 2006
Blake DeMarchis, 2006
Alex Miller, 2007
Nathan Jones, 2007
Bert Massad, 2007
Eric Meyer, 2008
Alex Rowe, 2009
Nathan Dey, 2010
Adam Sidelko, 2010
Carl Morgans, 2011
Eric Sidelko, 2012
Rodolfo Falck, 2012
John Figurella, 2012
Chris Paradis, 2013
Ryan Martin, 2017
Samuel Rose, 2017
Wesley Gearhardt, 2017
Brandon Hornung, 2017
Hunter Evans, 2018
John Law, 2018
Jacob Gearhardt, 2019
Mackenzie Bruce, 2019
Ryan Hornung, 2020
Tristen Stower, 2020
Tyler Evans, 2022
Christopher Varone, 2022
Charles Smith, 2023
Nathan Gearhardt, 2023
Joseph Campbell, 2024
Marcus Bruce, 2024
Joseph Campbell, 2024
Joey's Eagle Scout Project involved partnering with Knobby Tire Mapping to enhance Alum Spring Park's trail map. He updated the park's map to highlight points of interest and installed trail markers equipped with QR codes, enabling visitors to easily navigate the trails.
Boy Scout Troop 847 of Chancellor recently awarded the highest rank in Scouting, the rank of Eagle Scout, to three young men. Nathan Gearhardt, Christopher Varone and Charlie Smith were honored by Troop 847’s sponsoring organization, the Tabernacle United Methodist Church Men’s Club.
The Scouts received commendation from the Virginia House of Delegates’ Phillip Scott of the 88th District, and Chuck Martin and Mike Varone of the United States Submarine Veterans presented each of the young men for the USSVI Eagle Scout Award.
Tim McLaughlin from the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors and Bill Micks from Friends of the Rappahannock were also present, supporting their achievement. Bill Micks, a former member of Troop 847, and Phil Scott are both Eagle Scouts as well.
The multiyear journey to the Eagle Scout Award is one of the most involved and transformative experiences a young man can have. A Scout earns merit badges and rank advancements to show the lessons and skills they learn, and the culmination in Scouting is that you must complete an Eagle project to show your leadership and giving back to the community that you live in.
Nathan coordinated and helped to plant over 30 trees at the new Belmont Park. Christopher helped to organize the building of a structure for Central Virginia Horse Rescue. Charlie helped to restore a trail, boardwalk and fence for the National Park Service.
Surrounded by fellow Scouts, family and friends, Nathan, Christopher and Charlie were celebrated for achieving this once in a lifetime accomplishment.
Tyler Evans, 2022
For his Eagle Scout Project, Tyler replaced the gravel road leading up to the water tower. Additionally, holes were filled around the fenced area.