Tyler James Osborn of Pittston Township has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award on April 17th. Osborn will be recognized during a Court of Honor ceremony on May 19th.
A member of Troop 316 in Avoca, Osborn is one of approximately 6% of all Boy Scouts to attain the Eagle Rank according to Scoutmaster Matthew Fino.
Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community, church or synagogue related service project. Osborn chose to build 2 raised handicapped accessible garden beds for individuals with disabilities that reside in a Community Living Arrangement through St. Joseph’s Center.
Osborn is a senior at Pittston Area where he is a member of the Technology Club. Osborn will be attending East Stroudburg University pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Computer Security with a minor in Mathematics. Osborn belongs to Steamtown Church and is active in their youth group. Osborn works part time during the school year at McDonald’s and full time as a Camp Counselor during the summer at Camp Daleville.
Osborn is the son of Kelly Rava, Pittston Township and Thomas Osborn, Scranton.
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Last modified: May 8, 2024
