Troop Heratige

"123, 456! We're the troop that counts!"

Troop History

Troop 456 was founded in 1968, with a charter date of February, 1969. Since then it has met weekly, including summer months, at various different locations in Centennial, Colorado. The Troop’s focus is providing scouts a fun and supportive environment in which to discover and nurture self-confidence, self-respect, teamwork, leadership, and a respect and love of the outdoors.

Troop 456 emblem

Troop 456's emblem was designed over thirty-five years ago by a Troop 456 scout.

The Colorado State flag provides the background
Mt. Sneffels, 14,150 feet high, in the Uncompahgre National Forest of Colorado, represents the troop's 14er treks and the constant ascent of Scouts on the path to Eagle.
The "456" numerals in Railroad Roman font are from the Rio Grande narrow gauge steam engine making the Silverton to Durango run.
The hands represent the brotherhood of scouting in the left handed Boy Scout handshake.

Troop 456 Scoutmasters

1970 – 1974 John N. Sellers

1975 – 1977 Robert W. Meader

1978 – 1983 Robert Frager

1984 – 1987 Ray Hattenbach

1988 – 1990 Richard Price

1991 David Dillon

1992 Albert Thomas

1993 - 1994 T.J. Crawford

1994 - 1998 Bob Cuculich

1996 - 2006 Mike Keables

2007 - 2009 Jim Smith

2010 - 2012 Jerry Denison

2012 - 2014 Dave M. Soderquist

2014 - 2016 Paul Banks

2016 - present Trevor Banister