32 Aurora Scouts cross bridge in advancement ritual

Posted July 12, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Scout Pack 358

During an annual advancement ritual May 17, 32 Cub Scouts from Pack 358 at Hall Elementary School in Aurora walked over Bliss Creek bridge in Sugar Grove to confirm their promotions.

Aurora resident Fred Longo, Pack 358 Cubmaster, presided at the crossover ceremony at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve.

After crossing the bridge, Scouts from Tiger, Bear and Wolf dens received handbooks reflecting their new ranks from adult pack leaders.

In a ceremony led by Longo, Scouts and leaders retired a worn U.S. flag that had flown over Hall School. Hall Principal Cherie Esposito had donated the flag.

It was followed by a picnic with grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Other activities included informal games, a presentation about Scouting history, and a drone flyover.

Aurora's Caden Carnes, from left, Aaron Gamboa and Hayden Olson cross over Bliss Creek bridge in Sugar Grove during a Cub Scout promotion ceremony May 17. The trio was among 32 scouts from Pack 358 at Hall Elementary School in Aurora who advanced in rank after crossing the bridge in an annual scout ritual at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve. Courtesy of Al Benson

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