Eagle Scout at age 12

Among Scouts volunteering in a Veterans Day color guard at Causland Park this week was Paul Matzko. Paul (8th grade), earned his Eagle scout rank in July, one month before he turned 13. It was a goal he set for himself when he became a Boy Scout after earning his Arrow of Light and completing 5th grade.
At a Court of Honor ceremony last month, Paul received his Bronze and Gold Eagle Palms, reflecting 10 of the 12 merit badges he has earned beyond the required 21. He has four more merit badges in the works and has set a new goal for himself of earning every merit badge available before he turns 18.
For his Eagle project, he built two little lending libraries at Fidalgo Elementary, solicited books from the teachers/classrooms, donated dozens of books from his own personal collection, and went to every classroom to talk to the students about scouting in general as well as his new little lending libraries.
Congratulations, Paul, on your Eagle rank and thank you for your generous contributions to community.