9-Year-Old From Sparta Area Aims to Become Junior Ranger

9-year-old from Sparta area aims to become Junior Ranger

WIZMnews.com Talking with Phoenix Von Ruden even for a few minutes lets you know he has a passion for the outdoors.   At 9-years-old, Phoenix is in the running to add one more accomplishment to his growing list: Junior Ranger.  He’s already made it to the quarterfinals of the contest run through Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr. Magazines. If he receives the most votes, he’ll move to the semi-finals, and if successful, the final round. The winner…

Cleveland Student Advances in National Junior Ranger Competition

CLEVELAND — A local fourth grade student is currently in the quarter-finals of Jeff Corwin’s Junior Ranger competition — placing him in the top one percent of contestants nationwide. Easton Dennis, lives in Terlton and attends Cleveland Public Schools. He is a member of the Cub Scout Pack 3399 and has a passion for nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors. Through his passion he found his way into the Junior Ranger program and now has a chance t…