Describe your Eagle project:
My Eagle project involved carving out and surfacing a section, about 200m long, of a cross-country trail for one of the local middle schools in Cumberland. I received a donation of 40 cubic meters of crushed stone, and received various donations of tools and equipment to help with the project. It took a weekend to finish the trail. Then, a small group of Scouts helped me put railings on an existing bridge at the end of the trail. All supplies and services were donated. I ended up having excess crushed stone, so I chose to throw down the extra in areas of the main trail that were in disrepair.

What are some highlights of your Scouting experience?
Going to Camp Yawgoog in Rockville, R.I., for a week in the summer. Getting lost on the Blue Trail at Yawgoog for five hours with a small portion of my troop, and eventually completing the trail. Making long-lasting friendships with Scouts and Scout leaders. Carrying out my Eagle project and learning from the experience. My Eagle Court of Honor where I received the rank of Eagle in front of my parents, sister, extended family, troop leaders, fellow Scouts, teachers, friends, and Eagle Scouts.

Explain why Scouting has been important to you and why it's still important to our community and nation after 100 years:
Scouting has been a very special activity to be in. Scouting is a full-time commitment. My Scout leaders and fellow Scouts have been prominent figures and role models in my life. They not only have guided me to the rank of Eagle, they have helped me become a better person overall due to their great leadership qualities. Scouting has stayed alive for 100 years because Baden Powell, Eagle Scouts, and leaders of troops have made it a priority to ensure scouting will always exist. The Scouting program encompasses demonstrating key virtues in life such as leadership. The Scout Oath, Law, Motto, Slogan, and the Outdoor Code establish priorities in life that Scouts have successfully carried out, and they teach us all life's lessons.