Aditya Mandke

NEW HEIGHTS Aditya Mandke, a sophomore at Stratford High School, has been part of Scouts for the last five years. He is currently a Life Scout in Troop 642. This summer, his troop went to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. They summited seven named peaks and participated in activities such as spar pole climbing and tomahawk throwing.         

IN FOCUS Amateur astronomy often becomes a fun family activity. Ajay Mandke with his son, Aditya. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE Aditya Mandke, a ninth grader at Stratford High School, has been part of Scouts for four years. This summer, he and his troop, Troop 642, went on a high adventure whitewater rafting trip on Salmon River in Idaho. They went 80 miles down the river over five days. Pictured is Aditya (in front) with his friend Jacques Gillespie.      

Rainmakers Boy Scout Troop 642 members Carter Going, Aditya Mandke, and Jacques Gillespie (from left) position an American flag in front of their Scout House. The Troop is chartered by Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church.