Boy Scouts of America, Celoron Legion, Troop 177’s, Logan Hren is pictured with his parents after being awarded the scouts highest honor and rank, Eagle Scout, Friday. Submitted Photo

The Boy Scouts of America’s Celoron Legion Troop 177 are soaring high as an eagle these days.

Scout Logan Hren, a member of Troop 177, received his Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank offered by the BSA organization, during a recent ceremony hosted at the Celoron American Legion.

In addition to completing all the BSA merit badge requirements, Eagle Scouts are required to complete a service project benefiting the community. Logan’s project was a refurbishment of the pavilion and playground at the Legion. According to American Legion Representatives, the pavilion has been in place for many years and needed new paint, stain, and washing. In addition to the general appearance, the pavilion is now safer due to the clean and newly re-sealed stairs Logan undertook.

Since its inception in 1911, the rank of Eagle Scout has been a highly valued rank to obtain and one that only 4% of scouts ever reach. Thus far, only 2.5 million scouts have earned this galvanizing title in its more than 112-years of existence. Moreover, some of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout require the earning of at least 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. The Eagle Scout must also demonstrate “Scout Spirit” -an ideal attitude- based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages according to the BSA’s official webpage, www.scouting.org.

For those wishing to earn this prestigious rank and title, Hren has some advice to give.

The Boy Scouts of America have another Eagle Scout added to their ranks. I Logan Hren, member of Troop 177 in Celoron, received his Eagle rank, the highest rank offered by the Boy Scout organization and one that only 4% of scouts attain. In addition to completing all the merit badge requirements, Eagle Scouts are required to complete a service project benefiting the community. Logan’s project was a refurbishment of the pavilion and playground at the Legion. The Pavilion has been in place for many years and was in need of new paint, stain, and washing. In addition to the general appearance, the pavilion is now safer due to the clean and newly re-sealed stairs.

Asked one piece of advice for those future scouts pursuing Eagle rank, Logan said “Eagle is achievable, you need to put in time, effort and try for it. If you focus on it, you can achieve it.” Good advice for all of us. Congratulations Logan!