LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Troop 243 in Lafayette honors newest Eagle Scout


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Boy Scout Troop 243 in Lafayette recently honored its newest Eagle Scout,?Finn Renton, who was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor on Nov. 14, after earning 21 merit badges, completing a community service project, and holding several leadership positions.?

Having just turned 15, Finn is one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in the country. Finn's community service project took place at Campolindo High School and included constructing a canopy to protect students from the elements, fixing the goat pen, and mulching the vegetable garden.?

Finn was also a recipient of the Lafayette Green Award for his environmental work in getting gas-powered leaf blowers banned in Lafayette. Finn's favorite merit badge was scuba diving, which he earned while living in Lima, Peru. He believes that cooking, financial management, and leadership are the most valuable skills he has learned during his Scouting journey.