Three rousing cheers for chorister Dean Olsen Philip, who has been elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was formally honored for the achievement at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. John Lutheran Church, New Freedom, Pennsylvania, last Sunday, August 21st.
Dean is not only a member of St. Stephen’s Choir of Men & Boys. He is also a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, in New Freedom, and for two years has participated as cantor at the Office of Compline at the Evangelical Church in America Lower Susquehanna Synod.
He became an Eagle Scout by masterminding a project to construct a walkway to connect St. John’s handicapped parking lot with the church’s Family Life Center. Dean planned the entire project and led the construction crew that built it. Dean and his crew also removed a sidewalk on the north side of the St. John Church property to add green space to comply with county zoning requirements.
Dean’s ambition is to become an officer in the U.S. Navy, and you can take it from a brother eagle that attaining the honor of Eagle Scout is bound to help him achieve his goal. Congratulations, Dean!
Meanwhile, TTFN. See you on the Church’s Facebook page, or on mine. And always remember, we eagles have got our eyes on you!
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