7 Eagle Scouts, 14 Eagle Scout children and literally centuries of combined Scouting experience!
Mr. Wain joined Troop 329 as a youth. He earned his Eagle Scout award in Troop 329 in 1974. He became Scoutmaster of Troop 329 in 1984 and is a founding member of Troop 9329. Outside of Scouts, Mr. Wain is the president of Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company.
Mrs. Yacoviello has been involved in scouting since her son joined Cub Scouts. As a founding member of Troop 9329, she provides the youth leaders with the tools and skills to succeed . All three of her children have been involved in scouting. One of her daughters was the first female to earn her Eagle Scout award in the Seneca District. Her career as a special education teacher at Shaler Area High School has spanned over 25 years.
Mr. Schmiedel joined Scouting as a youth. In 1972 he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 85. He joined Troop 329 when his son, Justin, crossed over. Justin earned Eagle Scout in Troop 329. Mr. Schmiedel served ten years on Camp Tionesta Staff. He currently serves on the Seneca District and Laurel Highlands Council training committees. Mr. Schmiedel is a retired teacher of 42 years.
As a youth, Mr. Fiedler belonged to a Scout troop in Millvale. As an adult, he joined Troop 329 in 1991 when his son joined as a scout. He has had various leadership roles over the past 34 years in the Troop and has enjoyed joining crews for six high-adventure backpacking trips to Philmont. He most enjoys watching the young scouts develop skills, maturity, confidence, and leadership. Mr. Fiedler performs Scoutmaster Conferences for scouts seeking first-class rank. He believes it is critical to maintain an even level of skills proficiency in the scouts advancing because, in a scout-led troop, the scouts do the future teaching. Prior to retiring, he was an architect.
Mr. Roberson joined Troop 329 in 1991. His son, William, earned his Eagle Scout award in 1999. Mr. Roberson is a retired Army officer and attorney. He is the merit badge counselor for all Citizenship merit badges.
Bill and Mary Beth live in Cranberry. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Mr. Jenkins is retired from Thermo Fisher. As a youth, he was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout in Valparaiso, IN, earning his Eagle in 1971 and OA Vigil in 1972. He has been an assistant scout master and merit badge counselor with Troop 329 since 1997. He was awarded the Silver Beaver in 2019 is an NESA Lifetime Member, and has counseled Catholic Religious Emblems since 2002. He has been on the NCCS since 2013 and is currently VC, International and Vocations.
Mr. Kelly was a youth member of Troop 329 where he earned his Eagle Scout. Many years later, he returned to the troop with his son, Tom. Since then he has had many roles; currently serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster, merit badge counselor, and member of the Laurel Highlands Council board of directors. Pat has attended Philmont Scout Ranch as a youth and as an adult leader.
Mr. Francis began his scouting journey as a Cub Scout and earned his Eagle Scout in 1994 with Troop 335. He joined Troop 329 in 2022 when his oldest son crossed over. He completed Powerhorn training in 2024. Mr. Francis currently serves as an Assistant Soutmaster and Rank Advancement Chair.
Mr. Stanton became involved in scouting as his three sons joined Cub Scouts serving as Cubmaster of Pack 207. As his sons crossed over, he became involved he became an adult leader in the Troop. His two oldest sons are Eagle Scouts of Troop 329, and his youngest son is a Life Scout in the troop. He currently serves as Committee Chair of the TroopS.
Mr. Collery began his Scouting journey in 1981 as a Cub Scout in Pack 225 in Bethel Park. He later joined Troop 225 and earned his Eagle Scout award in 1991. He was a staff member at Heritage Reservation for four years and was very active on the OA ceremonies team receiving Vigil Honor in 1992. As an adult leader he was a Den Leader and Committee Chair of Pack 329 as well as Committee Chair for Troop 329. He is a founding member of Troop 9329 and his son Nolan and daughter Brenna are the TroopS first sibling Eagle Scouts. Brian currently serves on the Laurel Highlands Council Development Committee and is an Order of the Arrow Chapter Advisor.
Mrs. Francis has been involved as a volunteer in Scouting throughout her sons' Cub Scout and Boy Scout years. As a youth, she participated in volleyball, basketball, track, softball, Girl Scouts and 4-H. Outside of scouting, she is a middle school science teacher at Northgate School District.
Dr. Koman is the TroopS secretary and handles scout and adult medical records. Chris was a parent volunteer for several years with Cub Scout Pack 207 for before Joining Troop 329, and was fortunate to be a Committee Member with the founding of Troop 9329. Chris is a family physician, private pilot and a Wood Badge trained volunteer who enjoys working with scouts and teaching merit badges. His most memorable experience has been the 2024 Philmont expedition with his son, Michael.
Mr. Heiman earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1999. In college, he worked for two summers at Philmont. Mr. Heiman joined the TroopS in 2004 when his son crossed over into the Troop. He currently serves as Unit Advancement Co-Chair and is a branch manager for First National Bank. Mr. Heiman also heavily involved in the North Boros Rotary.
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Mr. Degnan is the Charter Organization Representative with TroopS 329/9329, as well as Pack 329. As a youth, he was in Scouting for seven years, with Pack/Troop 53 in Girard, PA. He has served as a Den Leader with Pack 329 and volunteered in various positions with the Troop for eleven years. His son earned his Eagle Scout rank with Troop 329. He has completed the Woodbadge program and various training programs. Outside of Scouting, he is the Environmental Services Director for Hampton Township.
Mr. McClelland began his scouting service with Cub Scout Pack 207 where served as WEBELOS I leader. He joined Troop 329 when his oldest son crossed over. He was a founding member of Troop 9329 and has held various leadership positions within the TroopS including Committee Member and Treasurer. Mr. McClelland is a Brotherhood member of OA, has completed Woodbadge and IOLS training. His two sons both earned their Eagle Scout rank in Troop 329, and his daughter is currently a member of Troop 9329.
As a youth, Mr. Bogovich was in Scout Troop 153 in Turtle Creek. He joined Pack 329 as a Webelo I Leader, then Troop 329. He had 2 sons in Scouts, 1 earning his Eagle. He was Troop 329 Committee Chair, has Wood Badge, is a Brotherhood Member of OA and was a District Unit Commissioner. He is a Silver Beaver recipient. He enjoyed years of troop camping, including a trip to Philmont, and helping youth grow through the Scouting program.