Troop 90 celebrated their fall Court of Awards honoring 13 scouts who advanced in rank, two new scouts who joined the troop and the presentation of the highest rank of Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, to Alexander
Hanzlik, 18, of Churchville Chili High School.
Alex earned his Eagle Scout award by completing an intensive community service project for the Westside Cemetery. Alex and his crew created a gravel path in the shape of a figure 8, representing infinity and everlasting life. The path was created so that people could have their loved ones cremated remains placed around the path and have a beautiful outdoor setting to offer their remembrances. The project took one months to complete and five months of planning. Alex said, “I came up with the idea to do this project because I wanted to give back to the community in a way that could not be repalced or removed.”
Alex earned a total of 29 Merit Badges from 2005-2012 as part of his requirement to become an Eagle Scout. A sample of some of the badges he earned were: Archery, Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World, First Aid, Geology and Oceanography. A minimum of 21 Merit Badges are required for any Eagle Scout.
Alex was joined by his parents Jeff and Sharon Hanzlik at the ceremony held at the First Baptist Church of Chili, at 3182 Chili Avenue. Which was followed by a celebratory reception.
Also at the ceremony, 13 scouts advanced in rank. Scout Master Keith Wimer and Advancement Chairperson, Jeff Bishoping presented the boys with Merit Badges and honors earned over the past several months. New scouts that joined Troop 90: Michael Graham, Jason Li, Benjamin Lyon and Jonathan Lyon. Scouts earning the rank of Tenderfoot: Louis DelRegno, Kyle Fingar, Mark Greene, Connor O’Hara, Thomas Reynolds amd Michael Smith. Scouts earning the Rank of 2nd Class: Alexander Steiner, Scouts earning the Rank of 1st Class: Shayne Auble and Scouts earning the Rank of Life: Kyle Podlaski.
