A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating the Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Vigil Class of 2025
Congratulations to the newest class of Vigil Honor members from Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge! Your selection for this highest honor in the Order of the Arrow is a direct reflection of your exemplary service and leadership.
What is the Vigil Honor?
The Vigil Honor is the highest level of recognition that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members. It is not an award one can seek but a mark of distinction reserved for Arrowmen who, through exceptional service and unselfish interest, have made significant contributions to their lodge, council, Scouting, and camp. The selection is a profound recognition by one’s fellow Arrowmen that their actions are deserving of the highest praise. Candidates must have been a Brotherhood member for at least two years and are nominated based on service that goes well beyond the responsibilities of their office.
A new class of leaders
This past year, five youth and five adults were selected during a special callout ceremony at Cherokee Scout Reservation to be the 2025 Vigil Class. These Arrowmen have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Order, and their future service is eagerly anticipated. The 2025 Vigil Honor recipients completed their Vigil induction process this past weekend at Cherokee Scout Reservation. Listed below are the members of the Vigil Honor Class of 2025 along with their Vigil Honor name. Cameron Moore, not listed below, will keep his Vigil at a later date.
- Bradley Johnson – He Who Serves
- Don Grisgraber – He Who Walks Alone
- Hunter Spradling – Wise One
- Jennifer Johnston Kerns – She Who Speaks Many Languages
- Joe Luna – He Who Does Good for Others
- Lee Oakley – Dancing Guard
- Melody Rose – Seeks to Serve
- Richard Schiller – He Who Talks to Machines
- Yana Withrow – Passionate Social Butterfly
A tradition of selfless service
The Vigil Honor reinforces the Order’s principles of cheerful service and dedication. The honor reminds recipients that their service to others should continue throughout their lives. Congratulations again to the Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Vigil Class of 2025! Your legacy of selfless service will continue to inspire all Arrowmen.