Rocky J. Squirrel Presents
GEMS+H:
The Stories That Bind Us
Rocky J. Squirrel: Honors & Recognition
A Journey of Excellence, Service & Recognition
Throughout my career in education, Freemasonry, research, philately, and community service, I've been fortunate to receive recognition from organizations and individuals who have encouraged me along the way.
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These honors represent more than accomplishments. Each one marks a person, organization, opportunity, or moment that became part of the journey behind Rocky J. Squirrel Presents GEMS+H—and another story that binds us to the people and experiences that shaped the journey.
Masonic Honors & Accomplishments
Recognition received through Freemasonry reflects a journey of service, leadership, education, research, and fellowship within the fraternity.
Recent Recognition
Grand Lodge of Ohio Recognition
Mason Monday Feature — July 2026
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2nd Masonic District, Grand Lodge of Ohio
Third-year recipient of the 21 Club — Summer 2026
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Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite
Gold Passport Completed — November 2025
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Royal Scofield Society
Master of the Craft — October 2024
49th Mason inducted into the Royal Scofield Society in Ohio, at the time representing approximately 62,000 Masons statewide.
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Masonic Philately
Masonic Philatelic Club
Master of Masonic Philately — February 2023
George Washington Masonic Stamp Club
Master of Philately — January 2022
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Scottish Rite
Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite
Gold Passport Completed — November 2025
Passport Completed — January 2022
Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret, 32nd Degree — May 2021
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Royal Scofield Society
Master of the Craft — October 2024
Fellow of the Craft — October 2021
Pillar of the Craft — October 2021
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Washington Lodge #17
Officer of the Year — 2021, 2022, 2024
Mason of the Year — 2020
Education & Professional Recognition
Long before GEMS+H brought history, Masonry, philately, and genealogy together, education was at the center of Rocky's professional journey.
Marquis Who's Who in America
2007–2015 — 61st–69th editions
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Marquis Who's Who in the World
2009–2015 — 26th–32nd editions
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Marquis Who's Who in American Education
2007–2008 — 8th edition
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Marquis Who's Who of Emerging Leaders
2007 — 1st edition
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Who's Who Among American Teachers
Educational Communication Inc. — 2004–2005
Cambridge Who's Who
Metropolitan Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals — 2004–2005
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Academic Honors & Fellowships
​Best Southwest Scholarship
Bank of America / University of North Texas — Spring 2004
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Doctoral Fellowship
University of North Texas — Spring 2004
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Dean's Honor List
Cedarville University — Spring 1991–Spring 1993
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United States Achievement Academy Program All-American Scholar
1990
National Dean's List
1989–1991
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The King's College Dean's List
Fall 1989–1990
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Nominations & Professional Recognition
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Alpha Iota Chapter of Kappa Delta
2006​
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Phi Kappa Phi — The Interdisciplinary Honor Society
Spring 2006
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Pi Lambda Theta
~2001
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TAKS Standard Advisory Committee for Mathematics, Grades 3 & 4
Nominated (not selected) to represent Region 10 — 2002–2003
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Recognition as Part of the Journey
Recognition is meaningful, but it is not the destination.
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Every award, honor, nomination, and acknowledgment represents a moment in a much larger journey—one shaped by teachers, students, colleagues, Masonic brothers, family, mentors, and organizations that provided opportunities to learn and serve.
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The greatest value of these recognitions is not the title attached to them, but the reminder that the work we do can have an impact beyond ourselves.
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The journey continues.