Dateline: February 28, 2002

Local Cub Scouts celebrate 50 years 

Clarendon’s Cub Scouts celebrated more than 50 years of history last Tuesday when Pack 437 held its annual Blue & Gold Banquet in the Bairfield Activity Center.

Memorabilia from the past half century of local Cub Scouting was on display, and many of the pack’s former leaders were in attendance.

Olympic gold medalist Brandon Slay of Amarillo was the guest speaker for the evening. Slay, who wrestled in the 2000 games in Australia, focused on keys to success and encouraged the boys to use their God-given talents to achieve their goals.

The highlight of the evening was when nine boys received Cub Scouting’s highest award and were welcomed into Boy Scout Troop 433.

Webelos Scouts James Allmond, Billy Ceniceros, J.T. Christopher, R.J. Floyd, Jesus Hernandez, Zack Rattan, McCullough Roach, Derrick Shelton, and Brett Strange received the Arrow of Light and were given handmade Honor Arrows to commemorate the event. Scoutmaster James Thomas also presented the boys with their Boy Scout neckerchiefs and slides.

The Arrow of Light is the only Cub Scout award that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.

Webelos Den Mother Kristy Christopher was recognized with a plaque for her efforts. This was Christopher’s second den that she led to the Arrow of Light.

Others recognized during the banquet were the governing committee of Pack 437 – Allen and Helen Estlack and Tommie Saye, and the pack sponsor, the First United Methodist Church and Pastor James Ivey Edwards. Also recognized were current and former leaders and former Cubs who contributed to the pack’s history and success.

Representatives from the Golden Spread Council presented Cubmaster Tom Roach with a 50-year emblem for the pack flag, a letter of recognition from US Rep. Mac Thornberry, and a letter and Texas flag from State Rep. Warren Chisum.

The banquet was sponsored by Community Bank, the Donley County State Bank, Herring National Bank, James T. Shelton – Attorney, Knorpp Insurance Agency, Mike’s Pharmacy, and Security Abstract Company. Volunteers helping make the evening a success included Karla Devin, Cheri Floyd, Polly McAfee, Annie Roach, Kelly Hill, Gwen Barker, and many others.

“The game was much closer than the score revealed,” said Coach Wade Scott.  “We gave up too many 3-pointers and then had to foul at the end to have a chance at the win.”

Scott is excited about the remaining games on their schedule. 

“We play Midland Thursday night at home.  It’ll be a big game for us, and it’s our sophomores last home game as Lady Bulldogs.”

Scoring were Justice 31, Lyttle 19, Chavez 10, Audain 4, Nidia Garcia 4, and Davis 3.

Watching the Lady Bulldogs play ball is a real treat. Make it a part of your Thursday evening to catch both the men’s and women’s games.  The Lady Bulldogs begin at 5:50 p.m.