St. Charles North senior Jacob Kadolph earns Eagle Scout rank
Boy Scout Troop 10 recently recognized Jacob Kadolph for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor April 15 at St. Patrick Parish in St. Charles.
Jacob joined the Cub Scouts Pack 151, alongside his twin brother, Alexander, at Anderson Elementary School at age 6 as a Tiger Cub.
One of his favorite scouting events was the annual Pinewood Derby where his car won second place for speed in 2007. At age 11, he earned his Arrow of Light and crossed over to St. Patrick Church's Boy Scout Troop 10.
As a Boy Scout, Jacob held various positions including senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, troop guide, chaplain's aide, patrol leader, and troop historian. He regularly participated in the Cathoree, a Catholic-based campout, and annual ski trips. Jacob completed 31 merit badges and received the Eagle Bronze and Gold Palms.
One of Jacob's favorite activities is community service. For the past seven years, he participated in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's disease in honor of his late grandmother, Patricia Ann Kadolph. He also volunteers at the Elgin Soup Kitchen, helping serve hot meals to homeless guests.
Jacob is a senior at St. Charles North High School. A member of the Key Club, he represented the service organization as part of the Homecoming Court in his senior year. He was also inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars. His hobbies include boxing and reading about American history. Jacob's love for American history led to the development and completion of his Eagle Scout project.
His project beneficiary was the Knights of Columbus-St. Charles Council No. 12497 who saw a need within the community to honorably retire worn American flags. The flags were donated by parishioners from St. Patrick and St. John Neumann churches. On Aug. 20, 2016, with members of the Knights of Columbus and U. S. veterans in attendance, Jacob and Troop 10 honorably retired 850 American flags on the grounds of St. Patrick Church at Crane Road. The following day, the ashes were buried.