Local Boy Scouts awarded highest rank in scouting

Boy Scout Troop 575 has awarded the Eagle rank, Scouting's highest rank, to Dylan Stumbris of Wheaton, Noah Kotke of West Chicago, and Kelson Young of Winfield.

The boys are the 52nd, 53rd, and 54th scouts from the Troop to be awarded this rank. Ceremonies were held May 25 at The Well Church in Geneva, the location of each of the Scouts Eagle Projects.

The Eagle rank is the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Nationally, only 5 percent of Boy Scouts achieve this rank.

Dylan Stumbris joined Boy Scout Troop 575 from Cub Scout Pack 365 in Wheaton, graduated from Wheaton Warrenville South High School in 2018, and is attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he is studying biology.

Noah Kotke joined Boy Scout Troop 575 from Cub Scout Pack 532 in West Chicago, graduated from West Chicago High School in 2018, and is attending Elmhurst College where he is majoring in special education.

Kelson Young joined Boy Scout Troop 575 from Cub Scout Pack 575 in Winfield, graduated from Wheaton North High School in 2018, and is attending Missouri University of Science and Technology where he is studying chemical engineering.

Winfield Boy Scout Troop 575 was founded in 1997 and is made up of Scouts from throughout Western DuPage County. The Troop is known for its commitment to the community, developing the moral character and leadership skills of its members, and producing Scouts with exceptional outdoor skills.