SUBMITTED REPORT

On May 24, 2015, Cole Thomas Kirschner of  Kyle received his Eagle Scout designation at a Court of Honor conducted at Bravo at Balance Dance Studios in Austin.  Friends, family and troop leaders attended the celebration, including his parents, Natalie and Darin Kirschner.

“I am the first Eagle in my family and it means a lot to me. I lost two grandfathers, both Navy veterans, who could not be here and my two grandmothers flew in for my court of honor. I’m so grateful to Mrs. Samantha LeMense and Kerry Urbanowicz for believing in me and my project along with everyone who came out to help me complete it.” 

Cole, 17, a home schooled senior, celebrated his high school graduation on Saturday, May 23 from One Day Academy, and is a member of Troop 280 under Scoutmaster Nathan Miller in Dripping Springs. He has been accepted to Texas A&M in the fall but is choosing to take a year off to save money. His three other brothers are in Troop 967 and Pack 812 in Kyle. His dad is his youngest brother’s den leader. His mom teaches financial peace to teens and is a part-time dance teacher. 

 His Eagle Scout project was a tribute garden for the City of Kyle, honoring veterans, firefighters, police and EMS. The garden is awaiting benches to be installed and he plans to have a dedication later in the year. The Kyle Women’s Auxiliiary will be maintaining the garden. It is located in Steeplechase park.

Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program.  Since  the first Boy Scout earned his Eagle award 100 years ago in 1912, the  distinction has been earned by more than two million young men.  

Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and  demonstrating ideals of service and leadership, including organizing and leading an extensive service project. Fewer than five percent of Boy Scouts nationwide attain this illustrious rank.