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#26 The Legend of the Dying Chieftain
In 1952 the fire site behind Hovey lodge (Eagle Lodge 2012) was created during its use as a regular site the legend of the Dying Chieftain came about and was used to open our program as it is basically a … Continue reading
#25 The 1950’s
In 1951 we added our third lean-to site, Mohican (Sunday night campfire 2012). The lean-tos were moved to Cayuga site in 1960. Cayuga had become a Lean-to site in 1954 after high winds took down some 4 man tents in … Continue reading
#24 The Heep Howl
From 1950, thanks to Vern Trickey (RIP), we are pleased to present to you “The Heep Howl”. The Full PDF is located here- The heep Howl -1950 Picture pages are available here-
#23 Gordon M. “Sandy” MacLaren
Sandy was born in Newark, N.J., April 23, 1907, the son of James and Bertha Schaffer MacLaren. Sandy joined Boy Scouts when Scouting was in its infancy and became a Tenderfoot at age 13 and worked his way up to … Continue reading
We are still updating
We have had a busy week and have been working hard at update the posts even after they were originally posted. There are several additional pictures and updates to the list. Take a second look back even if you read … Continue reading
A Letter about Walt Keating
This is a nice treat for you that may have never seen this letter before. This letter mentions Walt Keating several times. I especially like how the Philmont Staff Association started in 1975. The Babcock Hovey Alumni Association got its … Continue reading
#22 J. Walter Keating
J. Walter Keating was born Feb. 17, 1910, in Farmington, youngest son of Jeremiah and Catherine Sullivan Keating. He graduated from Brockport State Teachers College in 1937 and received a master’s degree from Cornell University in 1950. J. Walter … Continue reading
#21 Ganeodiyo Lodge Chiefs and Advisors
Year Lodge Chief Troop Lodge Advisor Troop 1949 Eugene Orbaker 90/125? ?? ?? 1950 ? ?? ?? ?? 1951 Paul Carter 166/167? ?? ?? 1952 Roger Leroy 111? ?? ?? 1953 Wilfred W. Ward ?? ?? ?? 1954 Richard Gilbert … Continue reading
#20 Ganeodiyo Lodge Vigil List
Year Youth/ Adult Name Vigil Name Meaning Vigil Name 1954 Adult J. Walter Keating (D) The Reformer Kentuwes?? 1955 Michael Joseph O’Connor Came With the Dawn _________Petapan?? 1956 Youth Louis Voit The Listener Hathondes James B M Frost He Who … Continue reading
#19 Ganeodiyo Lodge
Ganeodiyo the Lodge In the autumn of 1948, a small group of Scouters and veteran camp staff personnel met to discuss the formation of an Order of the Arrow Lodge within the boundaries of the Finger Lakes Council. In December … Continue reading
Babcock-Hovey Alumni Association 