SSS #110 Charles N. Curtis hosted their annual Bridge of Honor ceremony on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Mt. Tahoma high school. This annual ceremony is a very special occasion honoring Sea Scouts that have advanced in rank and earned special recognition through meritorious efforts or achievements.

*The crew of SSS 110 Charles N Curtis ready for the ceremony in their dress uniform.*

During the year, Sea Scouts in the Curtis unit achieved many advancements in rank. This year there were ten scouts that met requirements to achieve an Apprentice rank. The next rank is Ordinary; which two Sea Scouts were awarded on Monday night. The rank of Able is next and was awarded to two Scouts. In the last year, 14 Sea Scouts advanced in rank by learning and demonstrating their seamanship and maritime skills aboard Curtis, a Coast Guard licensed sub-chapter T vessel.

*L-R: Skipper Tom Rogers, SAR Alan Mandigo and Awardee Jean-Pierre*

Community leader and member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Alan Mandigo awarded two very distinct awards: Military Order of the World Wars and the SAR Bronze Star Good Citizenship Medal. Both were awarded to Jean-Pierre Bega and were the result of glowing recommendations.

*Skipper Tom Rogers receiving the VFW donation*

The Curtis crew perform maintenance of the classic wooden vessel year round and participate in the annual haul out for inspection and repair. During the ceremony, Veterans of Foreign Wars was represented by Dolores Lopez who presented the ship with a grant to help fund this annual haul out and repairs.

*YMF Executive Director Monique Valenzuela awards the Sea Scouts that advanced from Apprentice to Ordinary rank*

The annual Bridge of Honor is a time to celebrate and recognize the hard work and achievements of the many youth that participate in Sea Scouts.

Curtis crewmembers practice safe power boating and learn skills on a commercial licensed vessel including electronic navigation, radar, engineering and telegraph wheelhouse to engine room.

Sea Scout Rank Advancements

10 Sea Scouts earned the Apprentice rank

Isabelle, Madeline, John, Luis, Daniella, Jonathan, Ellie, Malcolm, Caitlin, Mathew

2 Sea Scouts advanced to Ordinary rank

Bernard, Darrion

2 Scouts earned the Able rank

Matthew, Trevor

2 Scouts earned the highest rank: Quartermaster

Jean-Pierre, Bella

Community and Merit Awards

Military Order of the World Wars

Jean-Pierre

Sons of the American Revolution Bronze Good Citizenship Award

Jean-Pierre

Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Citizenship Pin

Jean-Pierre, Bella

Special Youth Award: Yeoman of the Year

Mathew R.

Individual Certificates of Merit

Jacob H., Luis, Ezekiel

Qualified Deck Hand

Trevor, Nicholas

Senior Deck Hand

Trevor, Lily

Master Navigator

Bernard, Daniel P., Lily

Engineering Third Class

Jean-Pierre

Engineering Second Class

Matthew H.

Boatswain of the Year

Trevor

1st Long Cruise

David, Isabelle, Andrew, Amirah, Caitlin, Cody, Mathew R., Frankie

Long Cruise – Red Bar

Jean-Pierre, Jeanette, Daphne , Matthew H., Jacob, Trevor, Nicholas, Lucas, Micah, Daniel P., Karlos, Kevin, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Lily, Darion, Altay, Matthew V.

Long Cruise – White Bar (5+)

Garrett, Jacob L., Daniel M.

2020 Bridge of Honor: Curtis Photo Gallery