The Patrols of Troop XVII

	MOOSE Origins Troop 31 circa. 1914 Colors Azure Blue Red Black Notables Edward Bowles First Eagle Scout west of the Mississippi John Pope Baker II Patrol Leader, 1917-1918. SM, 1936 - 1948 Larry Weidle SM, 1976-1980 Butch Weidle SM, 1980-1981 Scott Ramsey SM, 1991 - present Background The oldest patrol in the troop, Moose traces its origins back to Troop 31 in the "Bull Moose" era of the early 1900's.	EAGLE Origins Troop 31 pre 1942 Colors Red White Blue Notables Richard Barnes ASM, 1950-1990 Tom Barnes ASM, 1955 - 1960 Background The Eagle Patrol is aptly named as the most number of Eagle Scouts have come out this patrol
STAG Origins Troop 31 pre-1942 Colors Buckskin Tan Purple Yellow Notables David Barnes ASM, 1948-1958 Irwin Albrecht ASM, 1958-1970 Bob Barnes ASM, 1962-1976 Jim Landau ASM, 1961- 1966 Background Known in the 1950's and 1960's as the "Birthplace of Leaders." There were more SPLs from the Stag Patrol. than all the other patrols combined -- and many patrol leaders of other patrols were nurtured in the Stag Patrol..	HAWK Origins Troop 17 April 1951 Colors Yellow Black Kelly Green Notables Alex Smith SM, 1990-1992 Background Formed in April of 1951 out of the burgeoning Stag Patrol and quickly grew into the most solid and steady patrol over the years. Through the 60's 70's and 80's was the most consistent and regular.	PANTHER Origins Troop 17 Pre-1942 Colors Black White Tawny Notables Verne O. Barnhart, Jr. Scoutmaster, 1948-1976 Background Went dormant during the Second World War. Was briefly resurrected in 1951 when the troop rapidly expanded. Has the distinction of being the troop's only fifth patrol.
RATTLESNAKE Origins Troop 17 1946 Colors Green Yellow Black Notables Bill Shoop ASM, 1950's Background Originally known as the "Baby Moose" Patrol -- being formed from the overflow of the Moose Patrol at the end of the Second World War. Populated by Scouts from the Hell's Kitchen/Debalivere area of West St. Louis, it became dormant when its long-time patrol leader became SPL.	POWDER HORN Origins Troop 17 October 1949 Colors Powder Blue Light Gold Dark Gold Notables Michael Kiernan Career Scouter, 1960-1994 Background The patrol lasted for only one year. The flag, an unusual design by John Pope Baker II featured a universal Scout Trefoil over a powder horn -- one of Jack Baker's favorite symbols.	MINUTE MAN Background Formed out of the Stag Patrol during the Second World War. Was probably more of a name change than a true new continuing permanent patrol. Was named by John Pope Baker II during that time of patriotic fervor. Flag design was a colonial Minute Man, rifle in hand, standing in front of the outline of a Scout Trefoil with one leg resting inside the background emblem.