Eagle Scout – The Cornwall Local

Jang restores forest’s education trail

July 17, 2024 Jason Kaplan

Future generations of students, as well as other hikers, will reap the benefits of Oliver Jang’s Eagle Scout project which entailed restoring a portion of the Sphagnum Swamp Education Trail in Black Rock Forest.

Drake overcomes challenges to complete his Eagle Scout project

July 10, 2024 Jason Kaplan

Nicholas Drake, a member of Boy Scout Troop 118, was one of four scouts to earn the rank of Eagle during a Court of Honor ceremony held on June 9.

Eagle award received after two years

September 20, 2023 Jason Kaplan

Of the five young men to earn their Eagle, Krishna Kootala was the oldest of the bunch.

Walter Hoving Home is beneficiary of Eagle Scout project

August 30, 2023 Jason Kaplan

When Elijah Barry was ready to consider projects to earn his Eagle Scout award, he consulted with one of his closest resources…

Project creates storage room for church

November 10, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Eagle Scout projects are designed to benefit the community, whether it be as a whole or a small portion of it. Kaiden Salisbury decided to complete a project which would assist his church community.

Eagle recipient unfazed by setbacks

October 20, 2021 Jay LeRoy

On the road to earning his Eagle Scout Badge last month, Ryan Kilgore faced a couple of minor complications, but that didn’t deter him from reaching his final destination.

Byrne contributes to animal shelter

October 6, 2021 Jason Kaplan

If the Hudson Valley SPCA ever considers naming a room after someone, perhaps the animal shelter should consider a dedication in honor of the Byrne family.

Eagle Scout makes Cliffside Park more welcoming

July 21, 2021 Jason Kaplan

When choosing an Eagle project, Boy Scouts are required to consider something that will help the community and benefit everyone.

Cross this bridge, thank an Eagle Scout

March 3, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Hiking in Black Rock Forest is a little safer thanks to Cameron Franke, who built a bridge, as part of his Eagle Scout project, to make it easier to cross a stream.

Project benefits SKAC

February 3, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Scout’s owl houses will help the environment Akilesh Kootala started his Eagle Scout project when he was a senior at Cornwall High School, but he didn’t receive the award until nearly two years later due