Troop 5 in Churchville Has 4 New Eagle Scouts

Troop 5, which is chartered by North & Southampton Reformed Church, has added four new Eagle Scouts to their aerie. Nicholas Verrecchio, Charles Gwynn, Tyler Andre᷄ and Matthew Lyons, who each earned the highest rank in scouting, bring the total number of Eagle Scouts from Troop 5 to an impressive 159.

Nicholas Verrecchio completed his Eagle Scout Service Project at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Ivyland. He led a team of volunteers in a restoration of a gazebo on the church grounds. The project included power washing, shingling and staining the structure as well as installing newly built planters in the surrounding garden.

Nicholas began his scouting career as a cub scout with Pack 145 in Richboro before crossing over to Troop 5. He served his troop as an Instructor and Assistant Senior Patrol leader before being elected Senior Patrol Leader which is the highest youth leadership position within a troop. He is a Centurion, Troop 5’s award for those who have camped over 100 nights. Highlights of his scouting career include a canoeing trip along the Juniata River and camping at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.

The son of Lisa and Anthony Verrecchio of Ivyland, Nicholas is a 2017 graduate of Council Rock High School South. He participated in the school’s High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware program and is employed by Walgreen’s. Nicholas will study engineering at The Pennsylvania State University Abington campus in the fall.

Charles J. Gwynn chose St. Andrew Catholic School in Newtown as the beneficiary of his Eagle Scout Service Project. Charles and his team of volunteers created a 1000 square foot outdoor classroom and viewing area in which students can learn academic subjects and explore the outdoors. The project included clearing the space, adding topsoil and mulch as well as installing railroad ties.

Before crossing over to Troop 5, Charles was a cub scout at Pack 28 before moving to Pack 200 where he earned the World Conservation Award and Arrow of Light. Charles served his troop as Instructor, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and as Den Chief to Pack 5 were he mentored 10 cub scouts as they crossed into his troop. Charles took advantage of training opportunities offered by the BSA completing Den Chief, National Youth Leadership Training and Powder Horn. He currently holds the position of Junior Assistant Scoutmaster in his unit.

Charles is the son of Christopher and Andrea Gwynn of Upper Southampton. He attends both William Tennent High School and Middle Bucks Institute of Technology where he studies web design. He has earned two Distinguished Employee Awards for his work at Ann’s Choice in Warminster and spends summers working as a computer technician assistant at St. Andrew Catholic School. After graduation, he plans to attend college where he will study history.

Living Streams Fellowship in Huntington Valley was the beneficiary of Tyler Andre᷄’s Eagle Scout Service Project. Tyler led a group of volunteers in a hardscaping and landscaping project that included the removal of river stones around the building and redistribution beneath the wheelchair ramp, mulching garden beds and planting trees.

Tyler began his scouting career with the Scout Association of Trinidad and Tobago before coming to the U.S. with his family and joining Troop 5. He has held several leadership positions within the troop including Quartermaster, Instructor, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Tyler is a Troop 5 Centurion and member of Order of the Arrow Ajapeu Lodge #2. Along his Trail to Eagle, Tyler participated in three high adventure trips to Maine, the Juniata River and the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve.

The son of Kathy Ann Andre᷄ of Upper Southampton, Tyler is a recent graduate of William Tennent High School where he participated on the Track, Cross Country, Indoor Track Teams. He is a member of the Living Streams Fellowship Chapel where he assists with the audio/visual for the Sunday services. Tyler has joined the Pennsylvania National Guard and is currently in basic training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina.

Matthew Lyons completed his Eagle Scout Service Project at Davis Elementary School where he led a group of volunteers in the construction of planters for an outdoor classroom. The planters allow students to interact with the soil and plants at eye level.

Matt began his scouting career as a boy scout when he was recruited by fellow scout Jimmy Murray. Despite a late start in scouting, Matt earned his Eagle Rank with sufficient time to earn Eagle Palms before he turns 18. He served his troop as Chaplain’s Aide, Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and most recently as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He is a Troop 5 Centurion and member of Order of the Arrow Ajapeu Lodge #2. Highlights of Matt’s scouting career include trips to Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve and Horseshoe Scout Reservation; he will travel to Florida National High Adventure Sea Base this summer.

The son of Helena and Peter Lyons of Southampton, Matt is a senior at William Tennent High School where he is a member of the robotics team and the school’s anti-bullying committee. He plans to study computer science or software engineering after graduation.