Homeschooled students Xander and Caleb Prater both achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Xander’s Eagle Project was buildilng benches for the Preble County Historical Society’s Yellow Leadership Trail. Caleb’s Eagle Project was constructing wood duck boxes located around the Wetland at PCHS.
Submitted | Preble County Historical Society
EATON — Homeschooled students Xander and Caleb Prater both achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Xander’s Eagle Project was buildilng benches for the Preble County Historical Society’s Yellow Leadership Trail. Caleb’s Eagle Project was constructing wood duck boxes located around the Wetland at PCHS.
Xander is 17 years old and a senior in high school. One of his favorite merit badges was welding and that, along with his grandfather who is a welder, inspired him to seek out welding as a career choice. He’s currently attending the OTC Welding program at Warren County Career Center. He will graduate in May.
Caleb is 15 and still working on his high school credits. One of his favorite merit badges was scuba diving and that inspired Caleb at the age of 14 to become a certified diver. He is also a life guard. He’s interested in many career paths, but hasn’t devided on a firection yet. He’s also not finished with scouting yet! He has a goal of obtaining all merit badges and he’s well on his way having earned almost 70 badges currently! “We’d love to thank the community for their support.
Special thanks to the Preble County Historical Society and Nature Reserve , Preble County ACE Hardware, Lowe’s Home Improvement Richmond store, Carter Lumber Richmond, Tractor Supply Co. Eaton Location, and Silfex employees. “We thank each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts for your support,” said Scoutmaster Travis Castle.
