Spencer Creech of Troop 100 Bossier was presented with his Eagle Scout badge at his Court of Honor on November 10th. Only 7% of Scouts ever achieve Eagle rank. To obtain this rank, a Scout must earn at least 21 merit badges, demonstrate leadership by organizing and carrying out a significant community service project, and pass a council board of review.
Spencer’s Eagle Project was “Duffle Bags for Homeless Veterans.” He conducted a two-month supply drive by speaking with leaders of area churches, businesses, and organizations to request donations. He collected over $2,500 worth of supplies. He and his troop used the supplies to make first aid kits and personal care kits to go into 30 duffle bags. The duffle bags were distributed by Every Warrior Network in Bossier, a nonprofit organization that assists veterans in times of need.
Spencer served his troop as a patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, quartermaster, librarian, and historian. He earned 36 merit badges: his favorites were Fishing, Swimming, Rifle, Shotgun, and the Animation badge he completed by making stop-motion videos. He completed a Photography badge by taking pictures of historic buildings in Gibsland and Mt. Lebanon to make a photo journal called “A Walk through the Past.” On a trip to Italy, he completed an Archaeology badge by taking pictures of archaeology in progress at Pompeii and making an information guide. He and his troop completed a Nuclear Science badge by taking a guided tour of the Willis-Knighton Proton Therapy Center.
Spencer joined Cub Scouts when he was six. He attended family camps where he earned patches for marksmanship with a BB gun and a bow and arrow. He worked with a Scout mentor to complete the optional Cub Scout Nova STEM Program and earn the Dr. Luis Alvarez Supernova Medal and the Dr. Charles Towns Supernova Medal. The medals were awarded by Norwela Scout Council. No Cub Scout in Louisiana had ever earned these awards before. Spencer completed Arrow of Light when he was 10, and crossed over into the BSA program.
Spencer is an 11th grade homeschool student, and plans to attend Louisiana Tech. His parents are Donna Sutton and Steve Creech of Minden. His grandparents are Betty Sutton and the late Jerry Sutton of Gibsland, and Sharon McComas of Smithville, Missouri.