Archeology Information for Kids Reaching the Next Generation
Eisenwine, Education Committee, and Pam Wheat, Executive
Director TAS members have a great opportunity to introduce
archeology to youth of today through the BSA merit badge
program. The requirements provide a format to convey scientific
perspective, to advocate preservation ethics and to provide
leadership for future decision-makers. When we asked members of
the txarch listserv to respond, we learned that the following
people have worked with approximately 100 scouts during the past
year (2001). Doug Boyd and Gemma Mehalchick lead Troop 513 from
Austin in excavations at Fort Hood. They were assisted by
Stephanie Bandy. Gavin Smith and Nick Trierweiler. Marvin
Glasgow reported that the Tarrant County Archeological Society
worked with Troop 265 from Fort Worth at the Eastland Boles
Ranch. Jim Blanton, Mark Cohen, John Yates, Max Ratheal and
Brenton Thompson assisted. Alan Skinner also served as counselor
for a troop from Dallas. Donald Turner has host