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Campbell earns Eagle Scout

Ian Campbell lights the On My Honor candles during the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
January 23, 2025

Boy Scout Troop 1 of Lewes honored its latest Eagle Scout, Ian Campbell in a ceremony Jan. 18.

Ian, 14, is the son of Dean and Alaine Campbell of Milton and is a freshman at Delmarva Christian High School.

Ian first joined scouting at the age of 6 as a Tiger Scout and worked his way through Cub Scouts, earning all 27 activity pins in Webelos, then crossing over to Boy Scouts in May 2021. Since joining Boy Scouts, Ian has logged more than 172 hours of community service and 80 nights of camping. In addition to the frequent weekend camping, Ian also attended the Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree in 2023 and last summer participated in a week of training at National Youth Leadership Training.

Ian was officially recognized as Eagle Scout in October after he completed his Eagle Scout project during the summer of 2024 by planning and completing a paver patio and fire pit, complete with six polywood benches, at The Crossing, Church of Christ, near Milton. The new patio, fire pit and benches replaced a well-worn existing fire pit and wooden benches.

Ian’s reflection speech first recognized God and then the pastors at The Crossing.

Ian’s ceremony was designed to not only commemorate his achievement but also to honor those close to him who had helped him along the way.

Ian was sworn in by his fellow Eagle Scout and friend, Ryan Stulmuller, while standing with his Eagle Scout brothers, David Campbell and Steven Matalavage. The ceremonial campaign hat was awarded by his mentor and former scoutmaster, John Murray. Ian also recognized and awarded a mentor pin to his former Cub Scout den leader, now Boy Scout leader, John Biddle.

Ian’s selected guest speaker was Drew Jensen, principal of Delmarva Christian School Milton Campus, himself an Eagle Scout.

Ian’s ceremony concluded with tributes from the Delaware State Senate by Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, Gov. John Carney and Sussex County Council, and presentation of congratulatory letters from U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester.

Ian plans to graduate high school and pursue a degree and career in architectural engineering.

 

Scoutmaster Michael Keller brings the Eagle Scout ceremony to order.
Dean Campbell, Ian’s father, welcomes attendees to the ceremony.
Pastor Adam Woods gives the invocation.
Sussex District Eagle Scout Coordinator Howard “Howie” Tripp declares the Eagle Scout Court of Honor open.
Sara Marcus, scoutmaster of Troop 1G (girls), explains the obligations of an Eagle Scout.
Troop 1 Advancement Chair Denise Hamilton certifies that Ian Campbell has satisfied all requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout.
Eagle Scout Ryan Stuhlmuller, Troop 1, 2023 Eagle Scout, prepares to administer the Eagle Scout oath while Ian’s brother, Steven Matalavage, left, and brother David Campbell look on.
Ian Campbell’s Eagle Scout brothers Steven Matalavage, left, and David Campbell, participate in the neckerchief transition during the Court of Honor ceremony.
Senior Patrol Leader Noah Wilson leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Former Troop 1 Scoutmaster John Murray presents Ian Campbell with a campaign hat that was a gift from Eagle Scout William Smith.
Former Troop 1 Scoutmaster John Murray gives a reflection of his time with Ian Campbell.
Guest speaker Drew Johnson, principal of Delmarva Christian’s Milton Campus, speaks about his years as Ian Campbell’s administrator.
Guest speaker Drew Johnson says a prayer for Ian Campbell.
Eagle Scout Ian Campbell pins an Eagle Scout parent pin on his mother Alaine.
Eagle Scout Ian Campbell pins an Eagle Scout parent pin on his father Dean.
Ian Campbell displays his Eagle Scout certificate and pin.
Troop 1 COR John Biddle gives a reflection of his time with Ian Campbell.
A table displays the patches of the the Boy Scout Jamborees that Ian Campbell attended.
On display are patches from the 2010 Boy Scout jamboree.
Florida jamboree patches on display.
A welcome to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
Displayed is a patch from the 2023 jamboree.
A binder displays the patches from Ian Campbell’s scouting career.
Sen. Chris Coons sent this certificate of congratulations for Ian Campbell’s Eagle Scout achievement.
Sussex County Councilman Steven McCarron and Gov. John Carney sent certificates of congratulations to Ian Campbell.
Ian Campbell achieved the Arrow of Light in May 2021.
After the ceremony, Eagle Scout Ian Campbell, center, stands with his father Dean, left, and mother Alaine. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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