Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted its 70th annual Eagle Scout Celebration on June 8 at Frontier Field. The event honored the achievements of the 166 Eagle Scouts in the Class of 2020.
This year’s class had the added distinction of being the council’s first co-ed class of Eagle Scouts. In 2019, the Boy Scouts of America welcomed girls into their Scouts BSA program (for youth ages 11 to 18) making it possible for girls to achieve Eagle like their male counterparts. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank in Scouting that only about five percent of Scouts nationwide ever achieve. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, Scouts must complete 21 merit badges, hold positions of leadership in their troop, and complete a service project that gives back to the community.
Area scouts recognized at the event included:
•Jacob Anthony, Troop 133, Churchville
•Jonathan Austin, Troop 133, Churchville
•Ryan Dick, Troop 133, Churchville
•Elijah Farwell, Troop 122, Chili
•Chris Kurdziel, Troop 133, Chili
•Ethan Molyneux, Troop 111, Brockport
Proclamations from Senator Jeremy Cooney on behalf of the NYS Senate, and from Monroe County Executive Adam Bello were presented along with congratulatory video messages for the Eagle Scout Class of 2020 from both Senator Cooney and County Executive Bello.
The event is also an opportunity for the local scouting organization to honor and recognize the lifetime achievements of an adult Eagle Scout by presenting the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. This year’s honoree is Dr. Kevin J. Casey of Rochester General Hospital. The National Association of Eagle Scouts’ Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious recognition granted by a local council to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level.
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