Daily Reporter staff reports
FORTVILLE — Seth Woolston, 13, will be awarded scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout in August.
Woolston, a member of Troop 196, chartered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has been involved in scouting for six years and attends Mt. Vernon Middle School.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Woolston built benches for Fortville-Vernon Township Public Library. To complete the project, Woolston had to purchase the wood, cut and stain the pieces before constructing them. His benches will be a part of the outdoor reading area.
Woolston is one of only four percent of scouting’s national membership to attain the rank of Eagle.
Boy Scouts of America is a youth development organization designed to prepare young people to make ethical and moral decisions throughout their lifetimes. The goals of scouting consist of citizenship training, character development and personal fitness. Throughout the Boy Scout program, young people are encouraged to advance through ranks by fulfilling requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. For more information on scouting, call 317-813-7125 or visit crossroadsbsa.org
