Eagle Scout John F. Kelly

John passed his Eagle Board of Review on March 25, 2007, becoming Troop 111's 108th Eagle Scout. His Honor Roll:

John was a transfer from Troop 838 in the Circle 10 Council, Dallas, Texas (transferred to Troop 111 as a First Class Scout in September, 2001)

Pack 838 Cub Scout and Webelos Scout, earned the Arrow of Light

Troop 838 Boy Scout Entry Class of 2000

Combined Totals (838 + 111)

24 Merit Badges

67 Days Short-Term Camping
72 Days Long-Term Camping, including 4 Summer Camps and 7 High Adventures:

Summer Camp 2000, Camp Constantine, TX
Summer Camp 2001, Hale Scout Reservation, OK
Summer Camp 2002, Sea Scout Camp at Naval Recreational Station, Salomon Island
Summer Camp 2003, Camp Olmsted (Goshen), VA

Camp Cherokee (5-Day Winter Tenting Adventure), TX, 2000
Pecos Wilderness High Adventure, NM, 2001
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon High Adventure 2002
West Virginia (New River) High Adventure 2003
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon High Adventure 2004
Philmont 2005 (with Troop 167)
Bahamas SCUBA Trip 2005

BSA Awards:
Totin Chip, 2 50-Miler Awards, 5 25/10 Hike Certificates, Oak Leaf Certification (Circle 10 Council JLT), Junior Level JLT Certificate, BSA Lifeguard Certification

BSA Leadership Positions:
Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, O/A Cook Staff, Elangomat, Troop O/A Representative, Ordeal member, Brotherhood member,
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Projectoree Staff (4), and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

Outside of Scouting
John is currently a Junior at St. Anselm's Abbey School (in D.C.), with about a 3.5 GPA with numerous AP and Honors courses.

John was selected as an apprentice for the 2007 Office of Naval Research (ONR) Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) at Naval Surface Warfare Center/Carderock (Bethesda, MD) through The George Washington University Summer Internship.

Sports:
Cross Country 1,2,3; MVP 2006; All Conference - 3rd Team (1), 1st Team (2,3)
Wrestling 1,2,3; Maryland Wrestling League (MAWL) Champion – 145 lbs Weight Class
Track and Field 1,2,3

Extracurricular Activities:
Team America Rocketry Challenge 2,3; 2006 Finalist, 16th Place in the Nation and Partner Award Winner
Biology Club 3 (Co-founder and President)
Amnesty International Club

Work Experience:
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, Summer 2005 & 2006

Additional Community Service:
Teaching Assistant at St. Anthony's Catholic School in D.C.

Eagle Project:
John completed a multi-part project at St. Anselm's Abbey School, including renovating a courtyard (including building garden beds), rebuilding a completely overgrown trail, and clearing a shrine along the trail. Approximately 289 Man-Hours of work.

John has not yet decided on a college or major.

Thanks to the Board of Review members Dave Carlson, Pauline Clark, Clay Henderson, Ruth Netting, and Max Padon.