photo courtesy of Jen McCabe
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, on June 16, Scout Troop 7 in Ridgewood will celebrate a significant achievement as five of its members receive the prestigious Eagle Scout Awards. This honor, the highest in Scouting, is a testament to the dedication and hard work of these young men, guided by Scout Masters David Jones and Ketan Patel. Achieving this rank is no small feat; only 8% of Scouts nationwide earn it.
Meet the Eagle Scouts and Their Projects
Tej Patel, Jaywu Jun, Bobby McCabe, Joshua Fishkin, and Read Hamon will be honored at a ceremony held at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Let’s take a closer look at each Scout and their impressive Eagle projects:
Joshua Nosrati Fishkin
- Age: 18
- Parents: Leila Nosrati Fishkin and Peter Fishkin
- School: Ridgewood High School, Senior
- Eagle Project: Joshua created shelves and provided books for K-1 classrooms at Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, enhancing the learning environment for young students.
Read Philip Hamon
- Age: 17
- Parents: Julie and Jeffrey Hamon
- School: Ridgewood High School, Junior
- Eagle Project: Read built benches and wood holders for the renovated fireplace meeting area at Kearney Scout House, contributing to a more comfortable and functional community space.
Jaywu Jun
- Age: 18
- Parents: Hyewon and Seung Jun
- School: Ridgewood High School, Senior
- Eagle Project: Jaywu constructed planter boxes at Ridgecrest Senior Housing in Ridgewood, bringing a touch of nature and beauty to the residents’ environment.
Robert Edward McCabe
- Age: 17
- Parents: Jennifer and Bill McCabe
- School: Ridgewood High School, Senior
- Eagle Project: Bobby enhanced the pick-up and drop-off area of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood by installing benches and planters, creating a more welcoming and organized space.
Tej Mistry Patel
- Age: 18
- Parents: Niti Mistry Patel and Ketan Patel
- School: Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, Senior
- Eagle Project: Tej designed and built a stepping stone pathway at Thielke Arboretum in Glen Rock, improving access and enjoyment of the natural area for visitors.
Ceremony Details
- Date: June 16
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Location: West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood
These Eagle Scouts have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment through their projects, significantly impacting their community. Their achievements highlight the core values of Scouting and set a high standard for future Scouts to aspire to. Congratulations to Tej, Jaywu, Bobby, Joshua, and Read on this remarkable accomplishment!
