On Sunday, May 29, six Boy Scouts from St. Patrick’s Troop 162 received their Eagle Scout Rank, the highest rank in scouting. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills.
The scouts (from left, starting in front row) are Daniel Rock, Jack McNiff, Michael Rock, Armando Cisneros, William Yeager and Jonathan Castro.
In the 67-year history of Troop 162, 138 scouts have achieved this rank, one of them being the present pastor, Msgr. Roger Smith in 1965.
As part of their qualification for this rank, each scout had to do fund-raising, organize and recruit volunteers to help and complete an approved Eagle Scout project, benefiting either the church, school or community.