Three Menlo Park Boy Scouts with Troop 222 have attained the rank of Eagle Scout. On May 20, the troop, sponsored by the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, will hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for David Gleason Merrill, Thomas Duncan Kozlowski and Andrew Ross Holmgren.
The three began scouting with Cub Pack 222 in Menlo Park and joined the scout troop in 2000.
To receive the Eagle Scout rank, scouts must earn at least 21 merit badges; serve six months in a position of troop responsibility; and organize a service project helpful to the community, a school, or a religious institution.
David Merrill
David, a junior at Menlo-Atherton High School, is captain of the varsity lacrosse team. Last year, he was chosen for the Nor-Cal All-Star lacrosse team that represented California in a national tournament in Vail, Colorado.On the honor roll throughout high school, David is a member of the school’s Leadership Team and has been on the Freshman Transition Team for two years.
The son of Joanne and Roger Merrill, he has been selected to attend the highly competitive Naval Academy seminar this summer. He plans to apply to the U.S. Naval Academy next year.
For his service project, he led a team of scouts and adults to repair, clean and upgrade picnic benches and grills in Flood Park on Bay Road in Menlo Park.
Tom Kozlowski
Tom, also a junior at M-A, has been on the honor roll throughout high school. He participated in the junior varsity football team and the varsity badminton team. He is a member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation.As a sophomore, Tom was selected M-A’s outstanding chemistry student for an annual Rotary Club award. He is a member of the M-A Finance Club and the M-A Quiz Bowl Team, which participates in matches hosted by a local TV station. He plans to pursue engineering or mathematics in college.
His service project involved building a riparian corridor at the Hidden Villa farm and nature preserve in Los Altos Hills. The project, designed to allow deer and other wildlife to cross the increasingly active preserve, involved 365 service hours by Troop 222 members.
The son of Lanette and John Kozlowski, he has a brother, Daniel, who is a Star Scout in Troop 222.
Andrew Holmgren
A junior at M-A, Andrew played midfield on the JV lacrosse team in his sophomore and junior years. He is a member of the high school Republican Club and has participated in youth ministries with the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. He is considering studying civil engineering in college.His service project involved leading a team of scouts and adults in repairing and remediation of the drainage systems for seven drinking fountains in Flood Park in Menlo Park. The project, completed in February, involved more than 200 hours of community service.
He is the son of Pamela Von Wiegand and Robert Holmgren.
INFORMATION
Troop 222 has 42 active scouts and meets Tuesdays at the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. For more information, go to bsatroop222.com or call troop chairman Marty Estkowski at 327-3518.
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