By Paul Hughes

Boy Scout Troop 127, chartered at Sherman Avenue Methodist Church, awarded Boy Scouting’s highest honor to Devin Sargent, our newest Eagle Scout. Devin, oldest son of Melissa and Justin Sargent, completed an adventure that started at age 11, when he joined Boy Scouts. Since then he completed 35 merit badges and participated in multiple campouts, including high adventure trips to New Mexico, West Virginia and the Boundary Waters Recreation Area. He also gave selfless service to the community in various service projects, both as part of the troop and most significantly during his Eagle project at Lakeview Elementary School. 

Devin’s project was to create a terraced step path and wooden benches in the outdoor classroom space at the school. He supervised the planning, construction and work of more than 60 volunteers who gave 200 hours of their time. Please stop by the school and enjoy this new addition to the property. 

The Court of Honor was conducted on Sept. 19, with many friends, scouts and family present. 

If you know a boy who would like to have a similar adventure loaded with fun and leadership development, contact Scoutmaster Paul Hughes at psusparks@gmail.com for more information.