Stella Maris College Scouts mark 60th anniversary

The Stella Maris College Scouts are marking their 60th anniversary. Since its formation in 1956, the Stella Maris College Scout Group has provided countless children, youths and adults with experiences which are still fondly remembered and cherished throughout their life. At 60 years, the group is stronger than ever before, thanks to the dedication and passion shown by its current 100 members. In 1956, Bro. James Calleja (college director), Capt. Henry Callaby (district commissioner, Oak District) and Edward Tortell (assistant district commissioner, Oak District) held a meeting and agreed that a college scout group should be formed. On their invitation, Cecil Crockford (an Old Boy of the college who had a good scouting background) accepted to assist in this by taking on the post of group scoutmaster. The scarf colours chosen at the time were blue with a white stripe on the back, reminiscent of the traditional college colours. Shortly after, the first Troop members were officially invested as scouts. A year later, the Cub section was introduced for the younger members and later on in the group’s history, the Venture section was established for older scouts. In March 1984, the...