Longhouse Council Celebrates New Eagle Scouts for the First Half of 2024
Sep 06, 2024 08:22AM ● By Kenzie Shiver
Syracuse, New York – 9/5/24– The Longhouse Council, Scouting America, proudly announces
the newest class of Eagle Scouts who have achieved Scouting’s highest rank in the first half
of 2024. These remarkable young people have demonstrated extraordinary commitment,
leadership, and service to their communities, earning the prestigious Eagle Scout rank
through years of dedication and hard work.
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a significant accomplishment, requiring Scouts to complete
a challenging set of requirements that include earning a minimum of 21 merit badges,
holding leadership positions within their troop, and planning, developing, and leading a
service project that benefits their community. This achievement reflects the culmination of a
Scout’s journey and their readiness to lead with integrity and a commitment to service.
New Eagle Scouts in the Longhouse Council (January - June 2024):
• Benjamin F. of Troop 62 of Tully, completing 96 service hours with their Parks and
Rec Pavilion project
• Jase F. of Troop 26 of Fort Drum, completing 30 service hours with their SPCA Dog
Beds project
• Flynn A. of Troop 586 of Adams, completing 107 service hours with their American
Legion Picnic Tables project
• Xavier T. of Troop 41 of Massena, completing 61 service hours with their Flag
Retirement Area project
• Jonas H. of Troop 1 of Syracuse, completing 144 service hours with their Painting the
New School of Syracuse project
• Gregory D. of Troop 888 of Oswego, completing 69 service hours with their Human
Concerns Food Drive project
• Daniel T. of Troop 496 of Watertown, completing 515 service hours with their Zoo
Bear Playground Upgrade project
• Michael C. of Troop 22 of DeWitt, completing 29 service hours with their Building
Bird Boxes project
• Zachary H. of Troop 117 of Cicero, completing 82 service hours with their Plank Road
Park Improvements project
• Joshua S. of Troop 57 of Jordan, completing 162 service hours with their Digital
Walking Tours of Jordan project
• Jason K. of Troop 586 of Adams, completing 58 service hours with their Cemetery
Cleanup project
• Adam C of Troop 220 of Syracuse, completing 99 service hours with their Bellevue
Heights Methodist Church Kitchen Refresh project
• Jonathan P. of Troop 62 of Tully, completing 76 service hours with their The Closet
service project
• Kai C. of Troop 734 of Central Square, completing 189 service hours with their
Phoenix Basketball Camp project
• Johnathan K. of Troop 152 of Fayetteville, completing 71 service hours with their
Duguid Park Structures project
• William S. of Troop 61 of Skaneateles, completing 204 service hours with their
Skaneateles Conservation Area Bridge Construction project
• Grayson W. of Troop 115 of Pompey, completing 90 service hours with their
Community Center Landscape project
• Zachary A. of Troop 9 of Heuvelton, completing 134 service hours with their Lisbon
Central Trap Team Shed project
• Matthew P. of Troop 117 of Cicero, completing 200 service hours with their Sleep in
heavenly Peace 20 Bed Build project
• Noah D of Troop 51 of Fayetteville, completing 313 service hours with their Eagle Run
Expansion project
• Finn T. of Troop 61 of Skaneateles, completing 212 service hours with their
Conservation Area Observation Deck project
• Hunter E. of Troop 114 of Baldwinsville, completing 100 service hours with their
Pathfinder Gun Racks project
• Jagger R. of Troop 114 of Baldwinsville, completing 132 service hours with their New
Entrance Landscaping Canton Woods Senior Center project
• Michael S. of Troop 114 of Baldwinsville, completing 40 service hours with their
Canoe Rack at Beaver Lake Nature Center project
The Longhouse Council is incredibly proud of these Scouts for their dedication to the values
of Scouting and for the positive impact they have made on their communities. Each of these
Eagle Scouts has exemplified the core principles of Scouting: leadership, service, and duty to
others. Thanks to the leadership of these young people over 3,200 hours of service were
given to local communities in the Longhouse Council.
“We are honored to recognize this new class of Eagle Scouts, who have each demonstrated
exceptional character, leadership, and commitment to service,” said Edwin Theetge, Scout
Executive of Longhouse Council. “These young people have not only met the rigorous
requirements to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, but they have also made meaningful
contributions to their communities. We look forward to seeing the continued positive impact
they will have as leaders in our society.”
The Longhouse Council congratulates these new Eagle Scouts and their families for their
outstanding achievements and contributions to the Scouting movement. A celebration
honoring all of the 2024 Eagle Scouts will be held in January 2025.
For more information about the Eagle Scout rank, upcoming events, or to learn more about
Scouting in the Longhouse Council, please visit CNYScouts.org or contact William Zenyuk at
About Longhouse Council, Scouting America:
The Longhouse Council, Scouting America, serves almost 3,000 youth and adult volunteers
across Central and Northern New York. Our mission is to prepare young people to make
ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout
Oath and Law. Through a variety of programs, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing,
and Exploring, we offer young people the opportunity to develop leadership skills,
experience outdoor adventures, and give back to their communities.
