Three New Eagle Scouts Honored at Ceremony

Photo by Jennifer J. Petrick

L-R: Dillon McVeigh of San Leandro, Diego Izaguirre of San Lorenzo, and Lucius “Luke” Gorski of Castro Valley. All three Eagle Scouts served Troop 708 of Castro Valley.

On the afternoon of December 21, three of the latest Eagle Scouts from the Castro Valley Scout Troop 708 were recognized for their achievements. They received Scouting’s highest rank at a Court of Honor held at the Veterans Memorial Building in San Leandro.

More than 115 people attended the event, including family, friends, scouts, leaders from Troop 701 (Castro Valley), Troop 503 (San Leandro), representatives from the Golden Gate Area Council, and the newly merged Alameda Area District (the combined scouting districts of Tres Ranchos, Peralta, and Alameda). Also in attendance were representatives from Troop 708’s Charter Organization, the Rotary Club of Castro Valley. American Legion Post 117 “Legion Riders” sanctioned the use of the space and assisted with the flag ceremony.

The title of Eagle Scout is the pinnacle of achievement in the Scouts' BSA program and represents exceptional leadership, character, and service. Only a small percentage of scouts reach this prestigious rank. Since 1912, well over two million scouts have earned the esteemed Eagle Scout rank. In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, Eagles do their best each day to make their training an example. Their rank and their influence count strongly for better scouting and for better citizenship in their troop and in their communities. 

Troop 708, established in 1955, has advanced 133 Scouts to Eagle rank. 

For more information on the scouting program for all youth, ages 11-17, learn more by going online to: https://beascout.scouting.org. Troop 708 meets Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Castro Valley near the Trader Joe’s Parking lot.