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20-05-2025
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Scholastic Superstars: Joseph Campbell IV, North Schuylkill
What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? I am most proud of my Eagle Scout Award. While earning it, I was able to help my local library that had supported me for years, and I helped so many other people along the way. While the award itself is pretty cool, I value the experience and outlook that the process of earning it gave me, and I will forever cherish it. What were your most rewarding school or community activities? My role in assisting the Spartan Games is by far the most rewarding thing I have ever done. This event gave me the chance to encourage the special-needs athletes to have an unforgettable day of fun and winning. Last year, I was assigned as a buddy to an elementary student, and he had the time of his life. He won countless events, and the smile never left his face. Although I've done fun things like win the County Quiz Bowl championship this year and march in the band for years, nothing I did has given me as much unparalleled joy as helping in the Spartan Games. Joseph Campbell IV (SUBMITTED) What do you do in your spare time? In my limited free time, I like to learn bizarre facts about historical events, play Minecraft, and collect national, state, and unique flags. I also participate in all three branches of Scouting America: ScoutsBSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing. Alongside all of that I enjoy learning musical instruments and languages. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan to attend The Pennsylvania State University to study International Politics, while participating in the Air Force ROTC program. I chose this because I love learning about other countries and helping people, so I found the career path that allows me to help people in other countries What do you see yourself doing and where do you see yourself living in 15 years? I see myself working as a diplomat for the United Nations, travelling the world, meeting new and exciting people, helping those people, and learning as much as possible about them on the way. Whom do you most admire and why? I admire my sisters, who at every inconvenience or struggle powered through and took control. At every opportunity for failure, they succeeded, and even now they continue to do things that everybody thought they couldn't, by being fearless and driven. In a sentence, what is your philosophy of life? Try everything you can, because why not? Finish this sentence: The most interesting thing about me is … that my favorite holiday is Flag Day. A little about Joseph Hometown: Ringtown, PA Parents: Amanda Campbell and Joseph Campbell III Some Honors Include: National Honor Society; Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Music Honor Societies Activities: Academic Team, Diversity Club, Friends Forever, Aevidum, STEM, Student Council, Theatre Arts, Robotics Team, Marching, Jazz and Competition bands, and Wind Ensemble. Athletics: Swimming & Diving Community Service: Eagle Scout Project, Spartan Games, Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, Friends of Tuscarora and Locust Lake, and NS Blood Drive His Nominator Said: 'He is a humble, intelligent, dependable young man and a leader amongst his peers. He is a dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate individual whose contributions to his school and community are nothing less than remarkable. His academic drive, leadership skills, and service-oriented mindset set him apart.' Sixteen students were chosen by judges from the community to represent the most accomplished of Schuylkill County's graduating classes as part of the Republican Herald's annual Scholastic Superstars.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Marshalltown honors one of the last soldiers killed in Vietnam
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — At the Iowa Veterans Home, there was a ceremony Tuesday to remember the end of the Vietnam War, and a local boy, who was one of the last to lose his life in the war. Darwin Judge was a 1974 graduate of Marshalltown High. Judge was originally from Garwin, but moved to Marshalltown when he was very young. He was a member of the local Boy Scout Troop and earned an Eagle Scout Award. Judge was a 19-year-old Marine Lance Corporal. He was one of the last Americans to be killed in Vietnam. Ankeny American Legion looking to stand out with new, patriotic mural 'The last time I saw him, was outside the principal's office at Marshalltown High School, he was home to visit his parents and family and friends before being shipped out,' said Ken Locke, a childhood friend. 'He was standing proudly in his Marine Corps dress uniform. I told him to be careful as he smiled and looked at me with those steely blue eyes, the last time that I saw him.' He died the day before Saigon fell on April 30, 1975, along with fellow Marine Charles McMahon of Woburn, Mass., in a rocket attack on Tan Son Nhut airport, part of an assault by five North Vietnamese Army divisions on the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon. Judge and McMahon were part of the Marine Security Guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy at Saigon. Ambassador Kenneth Quinn spoke at the ceremony honoring Judge. Quinn served as a diplomat in Vietnam during the war. He was awarded the Medal of Valor for the danger he faced as the war was ending. 'The Marines are out carrying guns on the front line. We're out carrying our pens and paper making diplomatic remarks with,' said Quinn. 'The Foreign Service wanted to have only the best just like the Marine Corps. That's what attracted, as I understand, Darwin Judge.' 'Darwin always wanted to be in the military following the footsteps of his father and brother Lauren,' said Locke. 'I wasn't surprised that his senior year, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps.' A wreath was laid in Judge's memory at the Vietnam Memorial on the grounds of the Iowa Veterans Home. Marshalltown honors one of the last soldiers killed in Vietnam Ankeny American Legion looking to stand out with new, patriotic mural Iowa lawmakers change 'bullying' definition for schools Iowa bill requiring districts share immunization exemption information with families sent to governor Forecast: Rain chances round out the week; beautiful weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
