Crosby Montgomery and Jake Tomasko ascended to the rank of Eagle Scout on Saturday. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America for youth.
“These young men have exhibited outstanding commitment to their communities, representing the values of scouting through their service projects, leadership endeavors, and personal growth,” Phil Henry, Scoutmaster of Troop 64 in a prepared statement.
Both young men belong to Troop 64 which is the oldest troop in Longmont. It was formed in 1919 and first chartered in 1921 by the First United Methodist Church Methodist Brotherhood. The church is now known as Heart of Longmont Church and is still the charter organization, according to Jessica Tomasko, Jake Tomasko’s mother.
Jake Tomasko earned over 40 merit badges before receiving the rank of Eagle Scout — 21 are required. For his Eagle Scout project, Jake Tomasko constructed a new sound booth at Heart of Longmont Church.
“The existing sound booth was a safety hazard for the elderly members of the church, who were at risk of tripping over the cords. Jake built a wall to contain the area and added storage. The project took about five months to complete due to the church's schedule and the complexity of the sound booth,” Jessica Tomasko said.
The project took five months to complete.
Montgomery also celebrated his ascension to Eagle Scout. He chose to maintain the Picture Rock multi-use trail within Boulder County. The maintenance included clearing out and constructing new water drains, rock armoring of damaged or eroded trailheads, adding bike-optimized rock features, clearin vegetation on the side of trails and removing excessive rocks obstructing the trails.
"By maintaining these public trails, accessible to all members of the community, the project directly benefited the citizens of Boulder County. Ensuring the usability of these trails for years to come, the project addressed damage incurred from extensive use and adverse weather conditions. Its impact extends beyond immediate users, contributing to the preservation of natural spaces and promoting outdoor recreational opportunities for the community at large," Henry said.
