Michael Kohart, 16, son of Alan and Becca Kohart of Paulding, was awarded scouting’s highest achievement during a Court of Honor on June 28. Kohart, a member of Boy Scout Troop 315 which is chartered through the Paulding VFW Post, attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Only about 5 percent of youth in the Boy Scout program earn this coveted rank. To earn the Eagle rank a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. In addition to earning 21 merit badges, a scout must hold several positions of leadership within the troop and complete a community service project for which he plans and coordinates the materials as well as the manpower. This is an opportunity to display the leadership skills learned along the scouting trail. Kohart’s Eagle service project involved planning and building benches and picnic tables for the Paulding Youth Ball Association fields. He has earned 30 merit badges and has served Troop 315 in the leadership positions of troop scribe, patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. He also completed the National Youth Leadership Training program offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Kohart will be a junior at Paulding High School this fall. He is a member of the PHS band, cross country, track, and Science Olympiad teams. Scouting is open to any young man between the ages of 11 and 18. Male youth interested in adventure and fun can obtain more information about joining the Boy Scouts in Paulding by contacting Scoutmaster Phillip Jackson.
