Over 200 trekkers took part in the 88th annual Sheeprock Trek and Thanksgiving sunrise service Nov. 24, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 71 (Robert Smigielski, Scoutmaster) and Girl Scout Troop 6413 (Ferne Druckenmiller, Troop Leader).

William Shoemaker, a local civic leader, state legislator and founder of the first Macungie Boy Scout Troop, organized the Trek in 1929 as an activity sponsored by the Young People’s Council of Solomon’s Reformed Church. Sheeprock was chosen for this annual pilgrimage because from that point on the mountain “a magnificent view over all the territory north, east and west may be enjoyed,” according to early news coverage of the event.