Obviously we are very, very proud of them, their commitment and dedication to the troop and the community and the service hours they have put in over the years, McGuire said. Its good to see that Scouting is alive and well and fostering this responsibility to the community.
Walano earned his Eagle rank on Nov. 8, 2012. He led the effort to repaint the main barn at the Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport. Walanos project will help maintain the barns longevity as the ranch continues to serve the community by providing a fun and educational environment for area youth. Walano will graduate from Lockport High School with high honors in June and is planning to attend the University of Illinois in the ll to study mechanical engineering.
Finnegan earned his Eagle Scout rank on July 5, 2012. For his service project, Finnegan led an effort to replace the old fence and install a drainage system at the veterans memorial garden at the Lockport American Legion. The new navy style fence provides the perfect aesthetic accent and barrier protection for a memorial that honors Americas Veterans. Finnegan graduated from Lockport High School in 2012 with high honors and is currently studying environmental engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Stanwyck earned his Eagle rank on July 30, 2012. His project restored a natural walking trail that runs through the wooded south side of the Lemont Park District. The project required rebuilding bridges,Online Higher Education. installing culverts and clearing llen timber. Stanwyck will graduate from Lemont High School in May with high honors and is planning to attend Stanford University to study engineering in the ll.
Troop 149s newest Eagles
In Boy Scouting, Eagle Scout is the last rank of advancement.
Its a testament that these guys have been together so long in scouting 10 or 11 years and the friendship and positive peer pressure that gets fostered here, McGuire said. It was a good thing for these guys.
Brian Finnegan
Troop 149 Scoutmaster Dave McGuire said having six Eagle Scouts in one year is impressive, but not unheard of.
McGuire earned his Eagle rank on Nov. 8, Insurance News 2012. McGuires project involved the fundraising for and leadership to install a cedar rail fence at the Shady Oaks Camp. His project now provides a measure of safety for the campers, helps reduce maintenance cost and enhances the natural beauty of the property. McGuire will graduate with high honors from Lemont High School in May and is planning to attend the University of Illinois in the ll to study business.
Paul Rachwalski
Statistically, only 4 percent of boys that enter Scouting complete the Eagle rank, McGuire added.
To achieve this rank, a Scout must: demonstrate that he has lived by the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life; must earn a total of 21 merit badges; must hold a significant troop leadership position for at least six months; must select, organize and execute a service project with lasting benefit to his community; and must pass an Eagle Scout board of review that includes participants from outside the group.
Delaney McGuire
Wiktor earned his Eagle rank on Nov. 8, 2012. Wiktors project re-bricated and beautified the main flagpole area at the Shady Oaks Camp in Homer Glen. His project beautified the camp and revitalized the opportunity for flag ceremonies and other activities. Wiktor will complete an independent study program and begin college coursework in the ll.
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Justin Stanwyck
McGuire said each of the young men have put in about 150 personal hours toward their Eagle Scout projects.
LEMONT Eagle Scout status isnt an easy feat. Dont tell that to Lemonts Boy Scout Troop 149, though.
Joshua Wiktor
Right now our troop is top-heavy age wise so we may see more then we will see a little lag at one point, McGuire said. Right now there is a lot of interest and I hope it is ongoing.
The troop honored six of its Scouts with the Eagle Scout rank on Jan. 5, an impressive number considering prior to this year the troop had 33 Scouts earn Eagle status in its 53-year history.
Rachwalski earned his Eagle rank on Oct. 15, 2012. His project organized an effort to restore the wooden decks and wheelchair ramps attached to the cabins at the Shady Oaks Cerebral Palsy Camp in Homer Glen. His project will help maintain the structural integrity and longevity of the decks and ramps which provide safe access for the campers and enhance the camps aesthetics. Rachwalski will graduate from Lemont High School in May with high honors and is planning to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study engineering in the ll.
The troop members achieving the Eagle Scout rank are: Delany McGuire, Joshua Wiktor, Paul Rachwalski and Justin Stanwyck of Lemont, and Brian Finnegan and Joseph Walano of Homer Glen.
Joseph Walano
It is kind of unusual, McGuire said. It does happen in Scouting, its not unheard of, but its significant.
Boy Scscout law Lemont Scout troop debuts latest line of Eagle Scoutsout Troop 149 is made up of 39 boys, ages 11 up to 18, McGuire said. He added its hard to tell who is going to continue on to the Eagle Scout rank in the future but believes next year the troop may see four or five members achieve the status as well.