Explore • Lead • Grow

The Trail to Eagle

Every rank tells a story of skills learned, challenges accepted, service given, leadership shown, and a Scout who kept moving forward.

15Eagle Scouts on the Troop 305 Honor Roll
3Eagle Scouts recognized in 2026
5Scouts currently listed at Tenderfoot
Scout Spotlight

The Scouts Behind the Ranks

Advancement is more than a patch. These ranks represent campouts, service hours, skills practiced again and again, leadership responsibilities, merit badges, setbacks, perseverance, and a lot of work. This page celebrates the Scouts putting in that effort.

Eagle Scout rank
Troop 305 Eagle Scout Honor Roll

The Summit of the Scouting Trail

Eagle Scout is a lifelong distinction. Troop 305 proudly honors the Scouts in our records who completed the journey and earned Scouting's highest rank.

Order of the ArrowThe red arrow marks Scouts who are members of the Order of the Arrow.
Onyx Fyock Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2026
Preston KantorisEagle Scout • 2026
Benjamin Gess Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2026
Gabe Gess Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2024
Dustin Gross Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2024
Bradan Depner Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2024
Jacob Harris Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2023
Austin Painter Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2022
Jacob Robbins Order of the ArrowEagle Scout • 2021
John BakerEagle Scout • 2015
David SimmsEagle Scout • 2015
John ClarkEagle Scout • 2013
John DrexlerEagle Scout
Nicholas DrexlerEagle Scout
Gage EaglehouseEagle Scout
Current Advancement

Scouts Working the Trail Today

Each Scout advances at their own pace. The important part is learning, growing, helping others, and taking the next step.

Life Scout rank
Leadership • Service • Preparation

Life

Joey Dalesandry Order of the ArrowAlex Gross Order of the Arrow

Life is the final rank before Eagle. These Scouts are now facing some of the most demanding leadership, service, merit badge, and project preparation work on the trail.

Star Scout rank
Growing as a Leader

Star

No Scouts are currently listed at Star rank.

Star marks an important transition as a Scout begins turning learned skills into leadership and service for others.

First Class Scout rank
A Major Scouting Milestone

First Class

Matthew SmithDianna DalesandryGavin Ankeny

First Class represents a strong foundation in camping, first aid, navigation, citizenship, fitness, cooking, teamwork, and outdoor skills.

Second Class Scout rank
Building Independence

Second Class

Kayden Lawson

Second Class recognizes Scouts who continue strengthening practical outdoor skills, service, fitness, responsibility, and self-reliance.

Tenderfoot Scout rank
The First Big Step

Tenderfoot

Seamus AltmanVictor BalegaGrayson HopkinsMason RobleHunter Schomer

Tenderfoot is the first major advancement milestone and recognizes the work new Scouts put into learning the fundamentals of Scouting.

Scout rank
Where the Journey Begins

Scout

No Scouts are currently listed at Scout rank.

Scout rank introduces the ideals, traditions, patrol method, knots, safety, and basic knowledge that begin the Scouts BSA journey.

Arrow of Light badge
Starting the Trail • Bridge to Scouts BSA

Arrow of Light

Arrow of Light Scouts crossing into Troop 305 are entering a new chapter. The troop is ready to welcome them, help them find their patrol, and begin working toward Scout rank.

Why We Show Their Names

The rank patch matters, but the Scout wearing it matters more. Troop 305 recognizes the nights practicing knots, cold campouts, merit badge work, service to others, leadership mistakes and successes, and the determination to keep trying.

Your Trail Starts Here

Keep Moving Forward

There is no race to Eagle. Every Scout's trail is different. We celebrate the next requirement completed, the next skill mastered, the next act of service, and the next time a Scout chooses to lead.