Submitted by Fred on

Proud Grandpa

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This past week has been epic for my grandson Shawn Atom. One could describe it as a "Hat Trick" as he culminated his 7 year quest to become an Eagle Scout (achieved by only 4% of all Boy Scouts), decided to attend the venerable engineering program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and and is attempting to find a vocalist so his band can enter Gotham's 5/19 Greenwich Village Battle of the Bands ($2000 First Prize plus a performance Showcase at iconic Cafe Wha?).

I can't tell you which achievement I'm more proud of, but if he finds a vocalist and the band is accepted into Gotham's Battle of the Bands I'll be in Heaven. Very very well done Shawn!

And remember, 3 is our lucky number :)

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Paul Napolitano

Wow! He’s a driven individual! I can’t remember the last time I heard of someone achieving Eagle Scout. RPI is one of the best science/engineering schools in the country.

Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 22:07

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Judy Mauer

Moving up in the grandchild sweepstakes. Well done Shawn.

Submitted by Steven_Lichtenstein on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 22:45

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Steven Lichtenstein

Heaven can wait....until he gets into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame!
Tessa Marquis

I almost convinced myself that a geriatric ukulele band I know would be an appropriate entry but Not This Year...
The answer is often right in front of us. And I suspect that Ruby is aptly named.
I vote for The Family Gems!
Rich Slomovitz

That's fantastic! Congratulations to Shawn and to you as the proud Grandpa.
Kelly Welles

Proving once again that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree even two generations on. Kudos Shawn!

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