The Eagle Scout Rank
The Eagle Scout rank represents Scouting's highest achievement and honors a Scout who has demonstrated the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in their daily life.
Since our troop's founding in 1947, 45 Scouts from Troop 529 have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Each Eagle Scout completes a significant service project that benefits the community, demonstrating leadership, project management, and commitment to service.
The path to Eagle is challenging and represents years of dedication. Only about 6% of all Scouts achieve this prestigious rank. We honor all of our Eagle Scouts for their accomplishment and continued commitment to the principles of Scouting.
Our Eagle Scouts Through the Years
2020s
| # | Name | Year | Project Description | Where Are They Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Benjamin Funk | 2026 | Built two 12x24 picnic bench platforms at Blue Marsh lake. This provided a level and safe area for the visitors to enjoy a picnic. | Currently in school and active with the Troop. |
| 44 | Joseph Coull | 2025 | Cleaned, repaired, and repainted existing dugouts and snack shack at Gibraltar Park baseball field, Gibraltar, PA | Working with Wilson High School drum line and participating in West Chester University Marching Band, Fall of 2025. ACTIVE: Unit College Scouter Reserve |
| 43 | Wesley Jones | 2025 | Performed trail work for Natural Lands Preserve in Green Hills, built and installed two owl boxes at Natural Lands Preserve in ChesMont., Mohnton, PA | Attending college in the fall. ACTIVE: Unit College Scouter Reserve |
| 42 | Benjamin Scott | 2024 | Designed and installed an orienteering course at Rock Hollow Woods, Birdsboro, PA | Combat Medic in U.S. Army Reserve and is attending Delaware Valley College. |
| 41 | Jonathan LaBruto | 2024 | Rebuilt the flower garden for the butterfly house at Rock Hollow Woods and planted native plants, Birdsboro, PA. | Attending Liberty University for Computer Engineering |
| 40 | William Coull | 2022 | Refurbished existing and built new flower beds at Spring Ridge Elementary School, Reading, PA | Attending Reading Area Community College. ACTIVE: Unit College Scouter Reserve |
| 39 | Gary Meals | 2022 | Painted and refurbished rooms at the Reading Area Firefighters Museum, Reading, PA | Works in the Birdsboro area. |
| 38 | Gabriel Dinsdale | 2021 | Installed new timber bridges at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson, PA | Attending Drexel University. |
| 37 | Christopher Rimby | 2021 | Repaired and painted the entry way to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Birdsboro, PA | Enlisted in the US Navy. |
| 36 | Evan Lydon | 2020 | Installed timber steps in hillside at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, Birdsboro, PA | Attending West Chester University. ACTIVE: Unit College Scouter Reserve |
2010s
| # | Name | Year | Project Description | Where Are They Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Skie Wilder | 2018 | Removed trash and scrap from basement and installed new entrance deck at Unitarian Universalist Church, Reading, PA | Attending Albright College. |
| 34 | Joseph Iverson | 2018 | Built maintenance shed and concession stand at High Point Camp, Geigertown, PA | PA National Guard. ACTIVE: Unit College Scouter Reserve |
| 33 | Jacob Kennedy | 2018 | Landscaping and beautification at Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, Birdsboro, PA | Attending Bucknell University. |
| 32 | Andrew Taylor | 2017 | Outdoor swing at High Point Camp, Geigertown, PA. | Bob Jones University graduate and employed by the US Army. ACTIVE: Unit College Scouter Reserve |
| 31 | Benjamin Wilder | 2016 | Outdoor classroom, steps, and trail at Owatin Creek Elementary Center, Reading (Exeter), PA. | Moravian College graduate. Working in the Allentown area. |
| 30 | Nathaniel Piekos | 2015 | Outdoor classroom and bird boxes, Robeson Elementary Center, Birdsboro, PA. | Weidner University graduate. |
| 29 | Jacob Ewing | 2013 | Trail clearing and wildlife habitat improvements, Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, Birdsboro, PA. | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduate. |
| 28 | Benjamin Ewing | 2013 | St. Paul's U.M. Cemetery Inventory/Mapping Project, Geigertown, PA | Millersville State University graduate; living, working, and playing music in Lancaster. |
| 27 | Andrew Crew | 2011 | Luminaria Bags at Pottstown Relay for Life, Pottsgrove High School, Pottstown, PA. | Working. |
| 26 | Justin Weld | 2010 | Landscaping at St. John's Lutheran Church, Gibraltar, PA. | Working in the Lancaster, PA area. |
| 25 | Kyle D. Witman | 2010 | Cleanup and new flag pole at St. Stephen's Polish National Cemetery, Kenhorst, PA. | DeSales University graduate. Working and residing in Lansdale, PA. |
| 24 | Jonathan Carl | 2010 | Flagpole and landscaping at High Point Camp, Geigertown, PA. | Bob Jones University graduate; living and working in Montana. |
| 23 | David Kocher | 2010 | Entrance sign and landscaping at St. John's Church, Gibraltar, PA. | Living and working in the Morgantown area. |
2000s
| # | Name | Year | Project Description | Where Are They Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Andrew Lee | 2008 | No record | Chef, Philadelphia. |
| 21 | Patrick Pomian | 2007 | Memory Garden, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Birdsboro, PA. | Working in the Reading area. |
| 20 | Matthew McKeon | 2007 | Labyrinth and reflecting area at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, Douglasville, PA. | Working in the Reading area. |
| 19 | Mark Petersen | 2007 | Replacement of flag pole and landscaping/beautification of surrounding area. | Unknown |
| 18 | Matt Howell-Clark | 2005 | Bleacher painting and park beautification at Exeter Community Park. | Lebanon Valley College graduate. Residing in Nashville, TN. |
| 17 | Erik Eddy | 2005 | Permanent orienteering course at Ridley Creek State Park. | Working in the Reading area. |
| 16 | Jim Ruland | 2003 | Site cleanup and safety signage at Trap Rock public rock climbing site. | Last known attending Penn State University. |
| 15 | Christopher McCarty | 2003 | Introduction to Orienteering Event - Engelman's Park. | Kutztown University graduate in Biology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. |
| 14 | Jon Prine | 2002 | Advanced permanent orienteering course - Daniel Boone Homestead. | Penn State University graduate in Actuary. Employed in Ithica, NY. |
| 13 | David McCarney | 2001 | Build nature trail at Robeson Elementary School and write up guide book for use in classroom instruction. | Clarkson University graduate, Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering. Employed by Dassault Falcon Jet, Arkansas. |
| 12 | Matt Prine | 2000 | Re-modeling of Sunday School classrooms at 1st Baptist Church, Reading, PA. | Penn State University graduate in Industrial Engineering. Employed as a Plant Quality Supervisor in Allentown, PA. |
1990s
| # | Name | Year | Project Description | Where Are They Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Terence Lovell | 1998 | Building pavilion for a group campsite at French Creek State Park. | Former U.S. Marine Corp (Avionics). |
| 10 | John Arters | 1996 | Building dugouts for the ball field at the Gibraltar Playground. | John unfortunately passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the Reading Hospital. He had been working for Redner's Warehouse Markets in Douglassville, PA |
| 9 | Richard Linsky | 1995 | Clearing of land and design and installation of a tot lot at his home church near Mohnton, PA. | Drexel University graduate in Architectural Design. |
| 8 | Isaac Karasin | 1994 | Clearing and trail drainage maintenance of the Thun Trail, a local Rails-To-Trails project. | Brandeiss University Graduate in History. Berkely Law School Graduate. Lives in Boston, MA. |
| 7 | Ryan Jones | 1994 | Restoration and beautification of the Gibraltar War Veteran's Memorial in front of Gibraltar Playground. | U.A. Army working at Fort Indiantown Gap in helicopter sheet metal repair. Served in Iraq War, Two tours of duty. ACTIVE - Den Leader and Committee Member. |
| 6 | Edwin Stallman III | 1993 | Researched and installed a rubble reef and fish spawning habitats in Hopewell Lake, French Creek State Park. | Millersville State University graduate in Tech. Ed. Teaching at Boyertown Area School District. |
| 5 | G. Frank Arters, IV | 1993 | Installed a handicap accessible 'turnpike' over a marshy area of trail near Hopewell Lake, French Creek State Park. | Works for G. Frank Arters trucking firm. ACTIVE - Committee Member. |
1980s
| # | Name | Year | Project Description | Where Are They Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chris Bitler | 1982 | Re-painting of the Gibraltar Playground pavilion and various other playground pieces. | Penn State University graduate in Accounting. Former officer in U.S. Navy in Operation Desert Storm aboard the U.S.S. Caron Missile Cruiser. Presently working as an accountant in New Jersey. |
| 3 | Scott Duesterhoeft | 1981 | Researched, mapped, plotted, and recorded all tombstones in the old unmapped section of St John's U.C.C. Church Cemetery to assist in locating graves. The map and indexed listing was presented to the Church for their records. | Working for AMP, Inc in Harrisburg, PA. Studying for the Ministry. |
1970s
| # | Name | Year | Project Description | Where Are They Now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Francis Kiedeisch | 1978 | Built and installed two picnic tables and a welcome sign across from the Gibraltar Playground to act as a road-side rest area for passing motorists. | Works for Teleflex, Inc, in Reading, PA. Living in Oley, PA. |
| 1 | Timothy Abright | 1977 | Designed and made available for distribution, a Welcome Wagon brochure for the Township of Robeson, listing all local businesses, recreation areas, stores, community services, etc. | Consultant. Total Operations Consulting, Tompkins Associates. Studying for the Ministry. |