Four Spartans Earn Eagle Scout Rank

Eagle Scout is the highest achievable rank in the Scouts BSA program of Scouting America. Since the rank was introduced in 1911, less than 6% of all Scouts have successfully fulfilled the rigorous requirements necessary to earn this lifetime distinction. The milestone represents many years of dedicated effort, culminating in a community-based leadership project. To achieve the Eagle rank, a Scout must systematically complete several core phases before their 18th birthday:

• Rank Advancement: Progress through the six preceding ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life.
• Merit Badges: Earn a minimum of 21 merit badges. This must include 13 specific Eagle-required badges covering subjects like First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, and Personal Fitness.
• Active Leadership: Serve actively in a designated troop leadership position for at least six months while holding the Life Scout rank.
• Eagle Service Project: Plan, develop, and give leadership to others in an extensive service project that benefits a religious institution, school, or local community.
• Board of Review: Pass a comprehensive interview process known as the Eagle Scout Board of Review to certify character and accomplishments.

Congratulations to the following 4 Roger Bacon students who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this school year:

• Caden Broenner ’26. Caden gave back to the Roger Bacon community by rebuilding the school’s backlot sign area with a new brick wall and flowerbed, creating a lasting improvement to campus.

• Joseph Coleman ’26. From camping and hiking adventures to years of volunteer service, Joseph’s scouting journey has been marked by leadership, dedication, and a commitment to serving others. For his Eagle Scout project, he built 239 wooden crosses for the St. Ignatius Respect Life Committee with the help of fellow Scouts and family members.

• Joey McCabe ’27. From leading the construction of an informational kiosk at Westmark Woods Nature Preserve to earning four additional Eagle Palms, Joey’s dedication, leadership and service truly reflect what it means to be a Spartan.

• Matt Schomaker ’27. For his Eagle Scout project, Matt made a lasting impact in our local community by building a bridge along a hiking trail at the Blue Ash YMCA - creating safer and more accessible outdoor space for all who visit. This remarkable achievement reflects Matt’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to service - values we’re proud to see lived out by our Spartans each and every day.