Smithtown Troop 888—a locally representative extension of the Boy Scouts of America—held its Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, Nov. 30th.
This ceremony honors those who have served in Boy Scouts from an early age, and have put in the ample legwork and consummate service to their respective communities required to earn the absolute highest rank that can be bestowed upon a scout.
Led by parent Bill Bauer, the troop honored five scouts for their exemplary service initiatives within the community.
Douglas Antasky renewed the “secret playground” at the Sweet Briar Nature Center in Smithtown. Sean Bauer created a memorial garden for the Angela’s House Foundation in Smithtown.
Tyler Liebold revamped the St. Patrick’s Youth Community Deck Hockey Rink in Smithtown. Michael Power built various pieces of furniture for Ascent: A School for Individuals with Autism in Deer Park. And Anthony Zitoli refurbished several picnic tables and benches for Sweet Briar.
Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy and Legislator Leslie Kennedy were on hand for the ceremony. The legislators always make it a point to attend every local Eagle Scout Ceremony. She is proud to serve a community that has a stronger scouting presence than most.
“The grouping of these five young men are synonymous with excellence. You cannot find more hardworking, dedicated, and community-oriented individuals than these Eagle Scouts,” Leslie Kennedy told The South Shore Press.
Her husband matched these sentiments, saying: “I’m proud to support scouting throughout all of Suffolk County. I’ve had scouting Troop 888 grads as interns in my office, and they all do an excellent job. They’re well-prepared, and interact with the public in a professional way. There’s no better program to prepare individuals to be the future leaders of Suffolk County.”
The official Eagle Scout motto is “Do a Good Turn Daily.”
By all accounts: these Eagle Scouts do several.