Boy Scout Troop 90 announced that Alexander Steffanhagen has earned the highest rank of Boy Scouts; Eagle Scout.
Alex earned his Eagle Scout award building a quarter mile nature trail at Westgate Park in Gates. He and his crew cleared the trails and put down mulch. He also built and placed four bird and bat houses on the trail to provide a place for the community to feel the serenity of nature.
Alex earned a total of 30 Merit Badges from 2008-2015 as part of his requirement to become an Eagle Scout. A sample of some of the badges he earned included: Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World, Environmental Science, Geology, Indian Lore, Metalwork, Rowing and Wilderness Survival. A minimum of 21 Merit Badges are required for any Eagle Scout.
Alex’s parents, Danielle and Gary Steffanhagen, joined him at the ceremony held at the First Baptist Church of Chili, which followed with a celebratory reception.
“We are so proud of our troop and the leadership these young men provide through eagle scout projects that help our local religious institutions, schools and community,” said Keith Wimer, Scout Master. “We look to advance as many scouts as we can to the rank of Eagle and are always pleased with the creativity, thought and effort that go into the projects especially since fewer than five percent of Boy Scouts nationwide attain this illustrious rank.”
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