STARK COUNTY
EAGLE SCOUT CLASS
Meet the Eagle Scout Class of 2023 from Stark County
Stark county serves more than 1,200 youth annually. In 2023, 60 of these youth achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Below you will find all of the Eagle Scouts from Stark County, including a photo, project description and congratulatory video. Feel free to explore and learn about each Eagle Scout.
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Grady A.
Canton | Troop 1016
Project Beneficiary: Canton Central Catholic High School
Grady assembled two plastic coated metal with polyethylene finish benches at the soccer field at Canton Central Catholic School. He also repainted 12, 5' green wooden benches in the locker rooms at the CCHS stadium. Great job Grady!
Devon B.
Alliance | Troop 1912
Project Beneficiary: Camp Tuscazoar
Devon's project was to replace the bunks in the Adirondak Shaks of the 3 Legs campsite at Camp Tuscazoar. They are 6'2" long, 32" wide and will be 19" tall. Each have support beams wrapped around the legs with a open front so you can easily store your gear underneath.
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Zachary B.
Massillon | Troop 1939
Project Beneficiary: Richville Community Park
Zachary's project was to build six picnic tables for his community park - Richville Community Park.
Trenton C.
North Canton | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Trenten built boardwalk at Beech Creek Botanical Garden in Alliance. During heavy rains, water overflows onto the field that most visitors walk through so Trenten built a boardwalk to allow visitors a dry walking path as they visit the gardens. Great work Trenton!
David C.
North Canton | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: Village of Canal Fulton, Shalmo YMCA
David built a total of four benches for the city of Canal Fulton, and they will be utilized around the Shalmo YMCA.
Mitchell C.
North Canton | Troop 1001
Project Beneficiary: North Canton Garden Club
Mitch constructed raised garden beds for the North Canton Garden Club! The raised beds will be used by the residents for therapeutic purposes by allowing them to pursue a gardening hobby. This will allow the residents a safe and healthy outdoor activity by providing exercises and a creative outlet.
Christian C.
North Canton | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: Zion Lutheran Church
Christian built an information kiosk for the North Canton Community Garden Club. This kiosk will be for any of the gardeners and or visitors at the garden to receive any information regarding the garden or its upcoming events.
Seth D.
Alliance | Troop 2050
Project Beneficiary: Alliance Historical Society
This project consisted of scraping paint from the arbor in the garden of the Mabel Hartzell historical home and repainting it. It will also consist of repainting the shed in the garden. A base coat and top coat will be used the potect these from the elements. Broken slats on the arbor may also need to be repaired.
Alexander D.
Uniontown | Troop 1045
Project Beneficiary: Uniontown Community Park
For Alexanders Eagle Scout Service Project, he built and installed two (2) purple martin birdhouses at Uniontown Community Park.
Benjamin F.
Alliance | Troop 2050
Project Beneficiary: Stark County Humane Society
Due to his passion for animals, for his Eagle project, Benjamin contacted the Stark County Human Society and Angels for Animals to make and supply them with raised dog beds and collected food donations for both organizations.
Kowen G.
Jackson Township | Troop 1265
Project Beneficiary: John Knox Presbyterian Church
John Knox Presbyterian Church had a pavilion that is not accessible to people with reduced mobility so I Kowen built a ramp to allow people in wheelchairs to get to the pavilion out of John Knox Church.
Xavier G.
Plain Township | Troop 1042
Project Beneficiary: Stark County Humane Society
For Xavier's Eagle Scout Service Project, he built an agility course for the isolation run at The Stark County Humane Society. The isolation run is a run for the sick and injured dogs. I will include a tunnel and platform for the dogs to go through and jump/walk on.
Nicholas G.
North Canton | Troop 1001
Project Beneficiary: North Canton Chapel
For my project, I built eight Bible Study Benches for the student ministry of The North Canton Chapel to use outside. The students didn’t have any seating for the Wednesday night youth groups or Sunday church services. The benches I built were flip-top and could be used for regular seating, table seating, or even a picnic table when two were put together. It was amazing seeing them being used the very next day at church for Bible study and prayer groups. Our entire church benefitted from them as well when we had an outdoor night of worship in October. We moved them together on campus for everyone to enjoy!
Cole H.
North Canton | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: Raptor Hollow Sanctuary
To become an Eagle Scout, Cole built two bird enclosures for Raptor Hallow Sanctuary. He cleared and continued a trail, designed & developed plans for the enclosures, raised finances to purchase the necessary materials, and finally with the help of his troop and family members built two large bird enclosures currently home to a red tailed hawk and a red shouldered hawk. The inspiration for this project and location came from his troop volunteering at Beech Creek annually. Cole
Cole has grown very fond of their understanding of nature and the outdoors. When he reached out to Raptor Hallow he knew right away he wanted to be a part of providing shelter to the animals who could no longer be released into the wild due to injuries. It benefitted Raptor Hallow, education, and the animals that will be able to use the enclosures.
Isabella H.
North Canton | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo wanted to have two pools capped off from dirt and debris, but still allow water to get through to drain. The zoo did not wish for the pools be removed only filled. They are requesting a more natural habitat though. The zoo is asking for the pools to be filled with rock, mulch, wood and soil along with a very fine screen, making a French Drain. This will allow the Mara the opportunity to dig in the habitat and not be affected by the material that is used that can possibly harm them. The zoo will be installing a "doggie door" for the Mara after the project is finished.
Liam H.
Hartville | Troop 1035
Project Beneficiary: Little Flower Catholic Church
Liam's project benefitted Little Flower Catholic Church where he laid pea gravel down and using a wooden border to make a seating area outside of the parish. I will also be building benches to put down on top of the pea gravel.
Brandon H.
Uniontown | Troop 1045
Project Beneficiary: Uniontown Community Park
Brandon created a nature walk in Uniontown. He constructed set of markers and signboards that indicate the beginning and ends of trails as well as numbering each of the individual plants that are singled out across the trail. The information on the plants that are indicated on each of the markers were posted on the park's website and available via QR Code on both of the two signboards at the entrances to the trail. Other information and or changes the previous description may change due to the nature of the project being carried out.
Jack H.
Louisville | Troop 1044
Project Beneficiary: Project Restart
Aidan J.
Alliance | Troop 2050
Project Beneficiary: Al Eibel
Replaced bird nesting boxes where cavity nesting birds reside.
Aidan K.
Uniontown | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: MAPS Air Museum
For his project, Aidan constructed a brand new stone outdoor gathering space at MAPS Air Museum in North Canton. This dual purpose area serves as an area for celebrations honoring each of the 6 branches of the military, while also incorporating a needed retaining wall to prevent erosion near the museums tarmac. The project required Aidan to raise $8,500, coordinate with local authorities, work excavation and construction companies, and many volunteers.
Sebastian K.
Plain Township | Troop 1042
Project Beneficiary: Plain Township, Veteran's Park
Sebastian built four structures that will hold dog bowls at the Dog Park at Veteran's Park in Plain Township. There will be drain valves so people can drain the bowls. These structures were placed in the shade so the dogs can have a cooler spot to eat and drink.
Elijah K.
North Canton | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: GiGi's Playhouse Canton
Elijah created a raised Garden space for GiGi's Playhouse Canton. Gigi's playhouse supports individuals and families in the area that have Down Syndrome. They have a cooking class for children 5-12 years old and were looking to expand the experience by teaching gardening skills and about where food comes from. He cleared out an area and built and installed a raised garden space for them. The best part? Elijah got to see the fruits of his labor this summer while visiting.
Alexander K.
Minerva | Troop 2150
Project Beneficiary: Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center
Alexander built and replaced the current story boards located at the Nature Center.
Michael L.
Canton | Troop 1927
Project Beneficiary: St. Joseph Senior Living
Michael built raised planter boxes for St Joseph Senior Living. One will be standing height, the other will be ADA height for anyone in a wheelchair
Casey L.
Jackson Township | Troop 1935
Project Beneficiary: Jackson HIgh School
The project is building a storage method for PVC pipes used for stretching and a cart for storing foam rollers and resistance bands, this will help the weight rooms organization and efficiency.
Thomas M.
Canton | Troop 1004
Project Beneficiary: J Babe Steran Community Center
Thomas rebuilt and improved the community garden at the J Babe Stearn Canton Police Boys and Girls Club where they host gatherings and parties for their HOF festival. In this undertaking, Thomas painted and fixed the fence around their area and fixed the garden boxes that were torn apart and looked messy and topped them off with soil to make them look more appealing. Thomas also built a firepit in the middle open area which was asked by the director to make gatherings more entertaining.
Micah M.
Uniontown | Troop 1933
Project Beneficiary: Uniontown Community Park
For his Eagle Scout project, he made a Little Free Library for the Uniontown Community Park and have a book drive to keep it going for the first month where he received 150 books! Micah plans to maintain the upkeep of the library until he graduate high school.
Shane M.
Jackson Township | Troop 1927
Project Beneficiary: Whispering Grace Horses
Shane built end tables and benches out of western red cedar and finished with boiled linseed oil. The benches were built for a horse barn that works to provide support for veterans and their families, called Whispering Grace Horses. Shane felt inspired to give back after volunteering at their facility for many years. They showed lots of love and kindness and gave their time to help Shane, so the least he could do was help them out.
Kenneth M.
Hartville | Troop 1045
Project Beneficiary: Stark State College
Kenneth constructed two kiosks and an archway for Stark State College. The kiosks will be placed at two different areas and the archway will be placed with the main kiosk. The kiosks are used to help guide visitors through the park.
Ethan M.
Plain Township | Troop 1127
Project Beneficiary: Marlboro Christian Church
Ethan built a Gaga Ball Pit at Marlboro Christian Church where youth and others can enjoy a fun outdoor activity. What is Gaga Ball? Gaga Ball is a game where you hit the ball with your hand and try to hit other people in the legs with the ball and if you get hit your out and the last one standing wins. This game is a fun fast pace game and is great for physical activity. Any age can play it and regardless of their athletic skill level they have the ability to participate and even win. How will this be built? by 24 2-x10-8's and 2 4x4x10's. The 2x10x8'S are what make up the octagon shape of the gaga ball pit and the 2 4x4x10's are for the entrance.
Megan M.
North Canton | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: GWENS House
Megan rallied community support and put together 28 individual hygiene boxes stuffed with all the essentials for GWENS House. Gwen's House OH (Giving, Women, Encouragement, Nurturing, Support, Housing, Opportunities, Unconditional Love, Spiritual, Empowerment) is a faith based non-profit organization in North Canton, Ohio, that supports women who have just been released from prison. GWENS House helps create a safe community by offering bible studies, job training, networking, housing opportunities, and offers counseling with sober support.
Lorelei N.
North Canton | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: North Canton Middle School
Lorelei cleaned up the inner courtyard at North Canton Middle School. The bushes were trimmed up or removed and the cobblestones were cleaned and re-laid in the Zen garden area. New flowers were planted throughout to add some color. Finally, all the benches were fixed as they were falling apart or missing slats. And on all the picnic tables, the metal legs were repainted and the boards of the tables were replaced and made to accommodate handicapped students.
Eleanor P.
North Canton | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: Foster Our Community
Eleanor collected donations for and assembled blessing bags for elementary age children in foster care. Each 'blessing bag' will be a backpack filled with hygiene items, such as toothpaste, and comfort items, such as a nightlight. They will be given to children recently taken into the foster system, as a way to provide both basic necessities and some comfort during the stressful placement period.
Ella P.
Uniontown | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: Akron YMCA-Camp Y Noah & Rotary Camp
Ella, who grew up attending Akron Area YMCA- Camp Y-Noah and is a volunteer at Akron YMCA Rotary Camp, chose to create a Word Wall for each camp location. The purpose of these word walls is to be used with leadership development at Camp Y-Noah and assist campers with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and as a fun activity for campers and staff at Rotary Camp.Ella explained “I grew up in the world of just because someone speaks differently, uses a wheelchair, or has
autism doesn’t mean they are not people. Growing up, my mom introduced my brother and I to this world and it made a difference in my life. It helped teach me to look at things from the points of view of people who do things differently than I do. I wanted to put something into the world that shows that individuals who communicate differently or individuals who need a little bit of extra help sometimes, can do things just like me. These individuals do things differently than what people around the world consider normal.” The word walls were also designed to be a place where campers can create statements about their camping experiences.
Timothy P.
Canton | Troop 1016
Project Beneficiary: St Josephs Men's Club
Andrew P.
Hartville | Troop 1045
Project Beneficiary: Honor Home
Andrew built playgound equipment and also a couple picnic tables for the Honor Home in the women and children's department.
William P.
Hartville | Troop 1045
Project Beneficiary: Zoar Wetland Arboretum
William's project consisted of having to install a new catch basin and replace the drainage pipes running down to the lake for erosion control and building a set of steps over top of the pipe going down to the lake.
Zachary P.
Navarre | Troop 1301
Project Beneficiary: American Legion Post 549
His project was to help American Legion Post 549 move the shed of camping gear and supplies. Zachary had to get help from other scouts and local companies to help build a new gravel pad at the location for the shed. He cleaned up old shed site and returned back to its natural state. Then once everything is completed he organized and cleaned up/repaired anything inside the shed.
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Owen R.
Navarre | Troop 1939
Project Beneficiary: Perry High School
Owen constructed a large board at the Perry High School Track Stadium on which we will display our school records, all Ohioan awards, etc. This board will consist of three 2'x2'x7' brick pillars supporting two 16' sections of wooden sign.
Landon R.
Massillon | Troop 1933
Project Beneficiary: Save A Mom
My project was developing an organizational system, making signs, and decorating the adoption rooms for the non profit organization Save a Mom, located in East Sparta, Ohio. The mission of the organization is to provide a safe place where pounds and shelters can send their pregnant dogs, newly whelped litters, and orphan puppies. The dogs are spayed, neutered, given proper nutrition and vet care, and found a loving forever home and family. The project included cleaning the storage room of the adoption center for Save a Mom and reorganizing supplies and
onations in a neat and orderly fashion. The supplies and donations were unorganized and spread throughout two rooms, covering much of the floor space, which did not allow individuals to walk comfortably in the room and find what they were looking for easily. The items were consolidated in an orderly fashion, so that it frees up the other room to use as an adoption visiting room. Then, when the adoption visiting room was emptied out, I cleaned and “refreshed” it, in addition to the other visiting room, by adding two new chairs and a small table to allow those who are looking at adoption to have a nice seating area in which to visit the potential adoptable dog(s). I also hung artwork on the walls to make the rooms “homey”. In addition, I made a sign for the different, collars, leases, and harnesses in the lobby explaining what they are and a price list.
Joseph S.
Canton | Troop 1301
Project Beneficiary: American Legion Post 549
The sign board in front of American Legion Post 549 in Beach City, Ohio has been in place for many years. The sign currently does not have a cover and and the screws are badly rusted. The Legion has asked for the original sign to be refurbished because it is historically significant to them. The project will include removing the letter strips and old screws, repainting the sign a bright white color, putting the letter strips back on with stainless steel screws and bolts, and having Lexan cut to make new sliding covers for the board on both sides.
Gavin S.
Louisville | Troop 1015
Project Beneficiary: Louisville Christ United Methodist Church
Gavin replaced the ceiling grid and tile at Louisville Christ United Methodist Church in three different restrooms as well as ceiling tile only in Room 102.
Isabelle S.
Hartville | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: Lake Local Schools
Isabelle's project was to install dog waste stations around Lake Local School, including the Stark County Lake YMCA Branch and Library.
Timothy S., Jr.
Navarre | Troop 1035
Project Beneficiary: Canton Central Catholic Grotto
This project was the cleaning of the Grotto and the addition of a shrine to children who have died before childbirth. The project will also consist of the construction and design of new kneelers for the chapel. This will all take place at the Grotto at Canton Central Catholic. The shrine will consist of a statue in the middle of a small, mulched garden. The kneelers will be make of pressure treated 2x4, designed by the project organizer, and will be weather resistant.
Harold S., IV
Canton | Troop 1016
Project Beneficiary: Tuslaw Lions Club
My goal is to build two wheelchair accessible picnic tables. One 8'x5' picnic table made out of pressure treated lumber for each of the two pavilions at the Tuslaw Lions Club park. My project will allow for more people to be able to attend and be a part of events held at the pavilions. This upgrade will allow for more rentals to make more money for the lions club, therefore allowing the lions club to give more to their cause, which is vision, glasses, and blindness.
Matthew S.
Jackson Township | Troop 1265
Project Beneficiary: Gigi's Playhouse
I plan on making kits with sensory items that children can take home to help cope with Down Syndrome while also being at home. I plan on creating 20 kits which will include a variety of different sensory items and different types of toys for the children. Doing this will greatly help all the children that come through the Gigi's Playhouse doors.
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Kadence S.
Canton | Troop 1111
Project Beneficiary: Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo wanted several enhancements to the Lehner Gardens located at the back of the zoo. Kadence removed a large group of bushes considered to be invasive. She transplanted apple trees and planted rose bushes where the apple trees were.
Luke S.
Minerva | Troop 2150
Project Beneficiary: Minerva Youth Baseball and Minerva Community
I repaired and repainted the dugouts, field signs and foul poles, I also installed ball and bat holders as well as shelves in them. I've always played baseball and they've always needed repairs so I decided to refurbish them for the minerva youth baseball league and kids.
Matthew S.
North Canton | Troop 1265
Project Beneficiary: Stark Blessings Box Initiative
Stark Blessing Box Initiative is a non-profit organization created by Maaiharriese Wooden to create Blessing Boxes. A Blessing Box is "an outdoor cabinet, in a public place, that is stocked with non-perishable food items, basic toiletries, baby supplies, and anything else that might be considered a blessing to someone in need. Items are anonymously donated, and anonymously received. Matthew's Eagle Scout Project was to solicit monetary and material donations from local lumber and hardware suppliers as well as family and friends to lead a group of scouts to create a box.
Tristan S.
Louisville | Troop 1015
Project Beneficiary: St. Louis Parish
There is a stone bench and cross commerating the 175th year of the church. This area was created in 2013. Over the years the brick work surrounding the stone bench and cross has become uneven. My plan is to remove all the bricks, dig out the base, and re-create the area. The brick wall will be removed and will be cleaned. Bricks on the outside wall will be relayed and glued. The center area will be leveled by a stomping tool. The red bricks will be arranged. My plan is to see if the 2 spot lights will be able to be fixed (they shine on the stone cross). I will put the 2 planters on the sides of the anniversary cross stone.
Shaan V.
Jackson Township | Troop 1265
Project Beneficiary: Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park
Shaan's project was pouring a concrete slab and building a fire pit at Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park.. The concrete slab will be pentagonal shaped and have a star cut in it by a concrete saw. The fire pit will be stationed on it and only be used for the retirement of flags.
James W.
Jackson Township | Troop 1921
Project Beneficiary: Camp Aldersgate
James constructed a hammock village and permanent picnic area down by the waterfront at Camp Aldersgate.
Britton W.
Uniontown | Troop 1034
Project Beneficiary: Hartville Migrant Ministry
Britton created a vacation bible school for the children of migrants in the Hartville Migrant Center. The program will be created so that it runs on a three year cycle (Year A, Year B, and Year C curriculum), year A being repeated on year four, etc. The different years would have themes and each theme would be unique to that year. It would be created so that there can be multiple, separate age groups that participate separately. Since these children speak Spanish as their first language, I will incorporate some Spanish into the lesson. Most of them spear English, but they
speak and understand Spanish better. For the first year, Britton and some of his Scouting friends ran the school and I will create the curriculum for the following years. Britton created all activities as well as the readings, instructions/materials, and directions for how to run the activities.
William W.
North Canton | Troop 1035
Project Beneficiary: Summit County Children's Services
The foster care closet is located at my church, Springfield Assembly. It will benefit parents and children who are involved with or placed in the care of Summit County Children's Services. Many children placed in foster care do not come with needed clothing or supplies. This closet will help to meet those needs.
Jack W.
North Canton | Troop 1001
Project Beneficiary: Zion United Church of Christ
Jack worked with Crosspoint United Methodist Church, and his troop for this project of building two benches in the front of the church and a fire pit area with benches behind the church. Both projects create an outdoor gathering space for all members of the church community.
Benjamin W.
Massillon | Troop 1035
Project Beneficiary: St. Joseph's Church
Benjamin remodeled the youth group room and replaced the furniture. He also painted the walls to make the room feel less like a classroom and more like a home. The carpet was thrown out, a new refrigerator was bought. The floor was buffed and stripped of adhesives from the carpet. The cork on the walls will also be scrapped. Two murals each depicting a flame will be painted on two large sheets of wood and placed next to each window on the west wall. Electric will have to be run to hook up the donated projector for discussion videos.
Dylan W.
Canton | Troop 1012
Project Beneficiary: McKinley Eagles #2370
Dylan built a flag retirement box at the McKinley Eagles #2370. This box will allow people to dispose of their old and tattered flags in a respectful and responsible manner. The flags will be donated to the VFW according to the committee.
Caiden W.
Plain Township | Troop 1042
Project Beneficiary: Barr Elementary School
Mrs. Anderson has pointed out that a hallway leading to door 12 in Barr Elementary is very bare and would love it if a mural was painted on said wall. She is looking for wall art that reflects inspiration, positivity, and creativity with a school spirited theme!
Caleb Y.
Hartville | Troop 1045
Project Beneficiary: Deerfield Friends Church
For this project I plan to build and install a wooden "gaga ball" pit for Deerfield Friends Church. They have property available for the pit to be installed and set up for future use.
Adam Z.
Alliance | Troop 2101
Project Beneficiary: St Joseph's Church
Adam installed a flag pole at St Joseph's Church.
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