Boy Scout Troop 18 honored Patrick Lawrence Augustyn with an Eagle Court of Honor. On February 23 Patrick Lawrence Augustyn, 18, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level of achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scout Troop 18 is sponsored by Covenant United Church of Christ in Gasport.
Patrick’s Eagle project was to install a hand rail into the gorge at Fitchlee Park (Royalton Ravine) and repair the stairway. After developing a detailed plan, he reviewed it with the Niagara County Parks Department to gain their approval. He organized several work sessions to bore holes, set posts, repair stairs and install the hand rail. This renovation provides better access to the gorge.
Patrick began his Scouting career as a Bobcat in Pack 18 in 1997. He worked his way through the ranks and in 2001 earned Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. As a Cub Scout he had a knack for the Pinewood Derby, winning the Pack Race twice and taking 6th out of 200 Cubs at the Council Finals.
Patrick’s Eagle project was to install a hand rail into the gorge at Fitchlee Park (Royalton Ravine) and repair the stairway. After developing a detailed plan, he reviewed it with the Niagara County Parks Department to gain their approval. He organized several work sessions to bore holes, set posts, repair stairs and install the hand rail. This renovation provides better access to the gorge.
Patrick began his Scouting career as a Bobcat in Pack 18 in 1997. He worked his way through the ranks and in 2001 earned Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. As a Cub Scout he had a knack for the Pinewood Derby, winning the Pack Race twice and taking 6th out of 200 Cubs at the Council Finals.
As a member of Troop 18 he held numerous leadership positions. He has attended summer camp at Iroquois Trail Council’s Camp Dittmer on four occasions, as well as attending Greater Toronto Council’s Camp Haliburton and Troop 18’s summer program at Beaver River. Over his Scouting career he has gained experience canoeing, hiking, whitewater rafting, camping, fishing and much more. In 2007 Patrick attended National Youth Leader Training at Camp Dittmer. He used the knowledge gained there to complete his Eagle Project. Patrick is a senior at Royalton Hartland High School where he was a member of the Soccer team. Patrick is the son of Lawrence and Jane Augustyn.
Story and photo courtesy Wayne Forrest, Scoutmaster Troop 18
