Ryan is a rising

junior at McIntosh High School and has been a participating member of

Troop 75 for four years. In addition to Scouting, he is very active in

several academic, athletic and community service activities.

Ryan's Eagle

Scout project was the planning, organizing and implementation of a very

successful blood drive that benefited LifeSouth Community Blood Centers,

a system of not-for-profit blood centers that provide services to hospitals

and health care facilities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.

The Eagle rank

is the highest award in Scouting, achieved by only one percent of all

boys who initially join Scouting. Ryan has earned 28 merit badges, well

above the minimum of 21 required to earn the Eagle rank. Ryan is currently

completing the requirements for his Bronze Palm for continued leadership

in his troop and community.

In addition,

he earned the Arrow of Light award and the World Conservation award. He

is preparing for an expedition to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico later

this month. He will be the crew leader and they will earn their 50-Miler

award.