Close up of an eagle scout woggle worn by a scout as they hold it

The Eagle Scouts of Troop 227

Achieving Eagle is a long and arduous task. Scouting is no doubt one of the greatest organizations in the world to foster the ideals of citizenship. It is little wonder then that so many of our nation’s greatest leaders had some of their earliest leadership experiences in scouting. The total development from boyhood to manhood depends on physical, mental and moral growth expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

The Eagle Award is the highest honor awarded to a scout due to their efforts towards his fellow Troop members and his leaders. A scout must earn 21 Merit Badges in various crafts and skills. Eleven of these badges are specifically required by the Boy Scouts of America. An Eagle Candidate must hold offices of Leadership within the Troop.

Each Eagle Candidate also must plan and supervise an Eagle Service Project. An Eagle Candidate must demonstrate a Scout’s abilities and willingness to exert his leadership in activities that are constructive and worthwhile in the community. Since the recharter of Troop 227, we have produced 33 Eagle Scouts since 2003.

  1. 2003

    • Rusty Leonard

      Refurbished a basketball court area in Switzer Park, Bargersville, IN.

  2. 2005

    • Bobby Leonard

      Added playground equipment to Switzer Park, Bargersville, IN.

  3. 2006

    • Dalton Chin

      Built an outdoor chapel at Praise Acres, including benches (pews), a podium, and a large cross.

    • Nick Leonard

      Added a roof to Playground Equipment and a mulched trail at Switzer Park, Bargersville.

    • Paul Haney

      Built a Marian Grotto at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Franklin, IN.

    • Taylor Woodward

      Rebuilt donated bicycles for Lord's Locker in Trafalgar. Taylor's project was awarded the District and Council projects of the year.

    • Michael Kurek

      Built and equipped a Science Lab at St. Rose School School in Franklin, IN, in memory of his father.

  4. 2007

    • Matt Byrne

      Built firepits at Praise Acres camping area in Bargersville, IN.

    • John Bennett

      Built a shelter, fireplace and chairs at Praise Acres camping area in Bargersville, IN.

    • Brian Byrne

      Built wooden toy cars for the Lord's Locker charity organization in Trafalgar, IN.

  5. 2008

    • Kevin Riley

      Assembled book bags filled with school supplies for Johnson County and St. Rose of Lima Schools

    • Cody Magar

      Rebuilt and painted shelter house at Hopewell Church in Bargersville, IN.

  6. 2009

    • Brady Aldridge

      Built benches and picnic tables for St. Rose of Lima School, along with flower boxes and garden areas.

  7. 2010

    • James Brummett

      Built St. Rose of Lima Church entry signs and concrete patio and kneelers for the Marian Grotto.

    • William Roush

      Renovated the playground ground and constructed a front sign (including a light system for messages) for St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Franklin, IN.

    • William Torrance

      Constructed a large perrenial garden at Windisch Park in Bargersville, IN, which included the construction of pergolas.

    • Drew Baker

      Built a handicap ramp, removed a garage, and donated supplies to women's shelter in Shelbyville, IN.

    • Brian Adams

      Built picnic tables and benches for Windisch Park in Bargersville, IN.

  8. 2012

    • Glenn Kyle III

      Renovated gardens used for science classes at Union Elementary School in Bargersville, IN.

    • Ryan Long

      Renovated a jet plane display and grounds at American Legion in Edinburg, IN.

  9. 2014

    • Caleb Brown

      Made Christmas trees using tomato cages and donated garland, lights, and ornaments for the Lord's Locker in Trafalgar, IN.

  10. 2016

    • Christian Kyle

      Added statue, memorial plaque, and plantings at Windisch Park in Bargersville, IN.

    • Michael Moreno

      Renovated gardens at Torrance Eagle Project at Windisch Park in Bargersville, IN.

    • Travis Davison

      Built a handicap ramp for St. Rose of Lima School modular building allowing school to meet ADA requirments.

  11. 2017

    • Jacob McKinney

      Renovated Scott Park near baseball diamonds in Franklin, IN.

    • Austin Hicks

      Renovated and landscaped at the American Legion in Franklin, IN.

  12. 2019

    • Seth Long

      Built playground equipment, including gaga pit, at St. Rose of Lima School in Franklin, IN.

  13. 2020

    • Aiden Miller

      Gathered care packages for the Wheeler Mission Women's Shelter in Indianapolis, IN.

    • Gaven Miller

      Built Pre-School playground equipment at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Franklin, IN.

  14. 2022

    • Alejandro Garnica

      Created weekend meals and birthday gifts for patrons of the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County.

    • Joshua Stephan Miller

      Helped Resources of Hope in Whiteland IN move their inventory to a new facility and built clothing shelves for their new location.

  15. 2023

    • Damien Burke

      Created Christmas Care Packages for the Franklin Senior Citizens Center, and planned and emceed a party for the seniors, at which the care packages were distributed.

  16. 2024

    • Braiddinn Plymate

      Built a Covid-19 Memorial at Franklin IN Park, honoring emergency workers, first responders, and those who died during the COVID-19 epidemic. The memorial included a timecapsule with letters and articles discussing life during the epidemic. Braiddinn's project was awarded the District and Council project of the year.