Cub Scout Pack 98 gathered at Pleasant Valley Elementary School for the annual Blue and Gold banquet and moving-up ceremony.

The chartering organization is Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church. Deacon Robert O'Connor represented the church and prayed for the Scouts.Chris Curtis, a recent Eagle, told of his years in Scouting that will culminate with the Court of Honor. He said Scouting prepared them to be responsible adults."It's a lot of work to become an Eagle," said Cubmaster Pete Bauman. "You can do it."The new Tigers are beginning the trail to Wolves: Haydon Byrnes, Brian Colandino, Travis Crowley, Ethan Graham, London Smith and Evan Gillespie. They came to the stage with their parents, who pinned the Tiger badge to their uniforms upside down to be turned right side up after they do a good deed. All ages received their badges from their parents in this manner.The Wolf Scouts receive wisdom and bravery from their guardian spirit, something the Indians believe in. Wolf Scouts are Landyn Hinton, Ryan Dutt, Daniel Marinelli and Tyler Eichelsdoerfer."You have learned many skills," den leader Dawn Marinelli told them.As Webelos I Scouts accompanied by their parents went to the stage they were told it was next to the last step before they entered Boy Scouting.Webelos I Scouts are Gavin Bauman, Leadell Burpo, Nathan Calhoun, Robert Dutt, Jonathan Fleming, Mario Mondillo, Ronald Salvi, William Stephani and Patryk Kosmulsi.The Heavy Shoulder Award for the Webelos II boys who earned a lot of badges and the Senator's Award went to all four boys in that group: Ryan Bonser, Elijah Heckman, Lyam Shook and Vaughn Telepo.State Sen. Mario Scavello was present to give the boys a certificate for their completion of Cub Scout requirements.The Arrow of Light award went to the same four Scouts. Requirements were to have been in Webelos for six months, to have earned eight badges and to know the Scout Oath and Scout Law from memory. They must have participated in a Webelos campout and taken part in a Boy Scout activity.The Arrow of Light is the most important award in Cub Scouting and the only one that is worn in Boy Scouting.Seven candles are lit to signify the seven rays designating the virtues of Scouting: Wisdom, courage, self-control, justice, faith, hope and love. The Arrow points the way to a good life."You have completed the Cub Scout trail and I challenge you to become Eagle Scouts. The Cub Scout model is to do your best every day and follow where the Arrow points. The Arrows were presented by den leader Lori Bonser.One by one the boys crossed the bridge into Boy Scouts and were given the insignias of Boy Scouts.Scoutmaster of Troop 98 Douglas Atherton said, "Life is a journey. You crossed a bridge. It becomes a little different in Boy Scouts. You do more on your own."Lori and Bob Bonser left the Cub Scout program as son Ryan moved up.Cubmaster Pete Bauman said volunteers are needed.