History

Troop 125 was founded in 2001 with a commitment to mentorship, leadership, and outdoor learning. In the years since, it has grown into a respected and accomplished Troop, shaping young individuals into confident leaders and dedicated community members.

Founding and Leadership

Eagle Scouts of Troop 125

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is one of the highest achievements in Scouting, and Troop 125 has proudly supported many scouts in reaching this goal. Our Eagle Scouts have completed impactful service projects that benefit local parks, schools, churches, and organizations. Some of our Eagle Scouts include:

• Brandon Kovalevich

• Evan Tomblin

• Nicholas Lucas

• Anthony Susi

• Joseph Graney

• Jeff Foster

• Eric Williamson

• Kyle Kolek

• Wesley Ricker

• Jordan Adams

• Dominic DelRosso

• Christopher Gillie

• Andrew Alberding

• Ryan Candy

• Nathan Schaeffer

• Zachary Tilley

• Justin Hacker

• Austin Gray

• Bradley Altmiller

• Sid Garvey

• Michael Ricker

• Steven Maghan, Jr.

• James Newton

• Kristoffer Mollung

• Ryan Ledger

• Jason Ricker

• Jackson DeNight

• Matthew Kuzminski

• Samuel DeNight

• Niko Vacula

• Arvin Vanikar

• Sebastian Torres

• Justin Wham

• Daniel DeNight

• Aiden Casey

• Henry Kasprzak

Memorable Summer Camps

Outdoor adventure has always been a core part of Troop 125’s legacy. The Troop has attended premier summer camps across the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, giving Scouts the chance to learn new skills, grow in confidence, and create unforgettable memories. Some of the camps attended over the years include:

• Camp Ware, PA

• Camp Roosevelt, NJ

• Camp Henson, MD

• Camp Keowa, NY

• Camp Barton, NY

• Resica Falls, PA

• Curtis Read SR, NY

• Broad Creek SR, MD

• Ockanickon, PA

• Rodney SR, MD

• Blue Ridge SR - Camp Powhatan, VA

• Winnebago SR, NJ

• Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, NJ

Honoring Our Leaders

The dedicated volunteers and leaders of Troop 125 have played a vital role in shaping its success. Many have been recognized for their service and contributions to scouting, receiving awards such as:

• District Award of Merit: Marty Graney (2012), Jim Adams (2014)

• Exceptional Leader Awards: Robert Ricker (2014), Sara Gray (2017), Mark Schaeffer (2017), Carla Vacula (2018), Steven Maghan, Sr. (2018), Michelle Garvey (2019), Lisa Maghan (2019), Charles and Laura Kuzminski (2020), Tom Bartoski (2020), Joshua McCloskey (2021), Bill Chakwin (2021), Robert Ricker (2021), Brenda Carpenter (2023), Chris Casey (2023), Terry Stoddard (2023), Austin Gray (2024)

• Scout Family of the Year: Ledger Family (2018), DeNight Family (2019)

• 25-Year Pin: Robert Ricker (2022)