Geoffrey A. Garlick

For over 12 years Scouting has been one of Geoff’s passions. He entered Scouting as a Tiger Cub in 1st Grade, in Den 5 of Pack 309. In 5th Grade he earned the Arrow of Light, Cub Scouting’s highest Award, and bridged to Troop 77 in February of 2002. Since that time he has been a very active member of the Troop, working his way to Eagle, Scouting’s highest rank. Geoff is an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s Honor Society. Geoff has also earned the Ad Altare Dei Award and the Order of the Sword of St. George Award from the Archdiocese of Newark’s Catholic Committee on Scouting.

Geoff has served in many leadership capacities in the Troop, including Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Scribe, Assistant Chaplain, and Senior Patrol Leader. Geoff is a graduate of the Boy Scout’s National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and was selected by the Oakland-Franklin Lakes Rotary Club to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, from which he graduated in 2008.

Geoff’s Eagle Service Project was to organize a number of the groups in Wyckoff to collect and send medical supplies to the poorest of the poor in Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines. Geoff was able to ship six large cartons of medical supplies, positively affecting the lives and health of a large number of people who have no access to basic health care. Geoff’s interest in the needs of the poor in Bohol was sparked by his relationship with Fr. Fernando Po, who grew up in Tagbilaran and is now a Parochial Vicar at Geoffrey’s Church, St. Elizabeth’s in Wyckoff.

Geoff is currently a senior at Indian Hills High School in Oakland, NJ. Geoff has a wide range of interests. He has a passion for computers and technology, and is considered very skilled in computer support. He enjoys digital photography and is the unofficial photographer of this High School’s Interact Club. He is a prolific poet, and is the Editor of the School’s Literary Journal.

Geoff plans to attend Bergen Community College after High School, and then transfer to a four year college. His career goal is to be a Clinical Psychologist, and wants to seek ways to integrate technology into counseling and therapy. Geoff also plans to stay active in Scouting, and has already been accepted by Troop 77 as an Assistant Scoutmaster.