Burien’s Scout Troop #375 recognized Kristen Rogers-Prentice for helping save a man’s life in Kent and celebrated the achievements of 40 Scouts during its fall Court of Honor on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Rogers-Prentice received the Scouting America Award of Merit for her response when a man collapsed in the waiting room at the Kent DMV earlier this year, according to the troop. She performed CPR and administered Narcan after recognizing signs of an opioid overdose, while Robby helped obtain emergency equipment.
Emergency medical personnel credited their actions with saving the man’s life, the troop said. Rogers-Prentice received a certificate, uniform knot insignia and medal, and the recognition also acknowledged Robby’s contribution.
Parents and friends gathered for the 7 p.m. ceremony at St. Francis of Assisi Parish’s Unity Place in Burien. The Scouts collectively earned 152 merit badges, awards and recognitions for advanced training, according to the troop.
The evening also highlighted summer adventures at Camp Baldwin in Oregon, where Scouts went whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River, took an overnight horseback riding trip and climbed.
Two crews completed an expedition of more than 70 miles through British Columbia’s Bowron Lakes. The trip involved a week of paddling and about five miles of portages, during which participants carried canoes and equipment overland between waterways.
One wildlife encounter became a memorable part of the trip. According to the troop, Scouts and adults saw a moose swimming in a lake with a bear pursuing it. When the Scouts shouted to scare away the bear, the moose turned toward their campsite.
The moose came ashore and ran through camp, kicking some canoes along the way. One adult climbed atop a fixed bear box about six feet above the ground, and participants returned with videos and stories of the encounter.
Awards presented to youth and adults included aquatics recognitions for swimming, whitewater rafting, paddleboarding and snorkeling, along with honors for outdoor achievement, outdoor ethics awareness and military service.
Marksmanship recognitions included the Quarter Club and Dime Club. Participants qualified by firing five .22 caliber rounds from 50 feet into a group small enough to be covered by a quarter or dime, respectively, according to the troop.
Other recent outings included camping and hiking at Fort Flagler State Park. Upcoming activities include hiking trips, a Klondike Challenge and Winter Camp at Camp Sheppard.
Troop 375 welcomes new members and families. The Scouts BSA program is open to boys and girls ages 11 through 17, and families can visit a troop meeting Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Unity Place, 15246 21st Ave. SW in Burien.
For more information, contact Scoutmaster Frank Lyman at troop375mail@yahoo.com.
