Boy Scout Troop 267, based out of Silver Spring in West Hempfield Township, has announced that Nathan Stutzman and Alexander "Sasha" Breniser will receive the rank of Eagle Scout at the Troop 267 Court of Honor banquet at Camp Mack on Sunday, May 23. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. More than 100 Scouts from Troop 267 have earned this honor.

Nathan, 15, son of Brian and Donna Stutzman of Lancaster, is a sophomore at Hempfield High School (HHS). In addition to Scouting, Nathan is part of the track and field team. He is a member of the concert band and the HHS Anchor Club.

Before joining Troop 267, Nathan was a member of Cub Scout Pack 67, located at the West Hempfield Fire Hall. During his time with Troop 267, Nathan has held the positions of patrol leader, librarian, and assistant senior patrol leader. His peers elected him to the Order of the Arrow, which is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. Nathan is also a member of the National Youth Leadership Training staff.

For his Eagle Scout project, Nathan refurbished two foot bridges at Fairview Park in West Hempfield Township. The project included replacing most of the wooden boards for both bridges and adding handrails for extra safety. He plans to stain the wood in the spring.

Nathan's future plans include enlisting in the military or attending college. Nathan hopes to eventually pursue a career in law enforcement.

Sasha, 18, son of Ronald and Svetlana Breniser of Columbia, is a senior at HHS. In addition to Scouting, Sasha participates in the tech squad and the stage crew and serves as president of the tabletop gaming club. Sasha is also a member of the National Honor Society, which is devoted to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Before joining Troop 267, Sasha was a Cub Scout with Pack 181 at Ironville United Methodist Church. While there, he earned the Arrow of Light, which is the highest award of Cub Scouting. He has held leadership positions of patrol leader, den chief, and webmaster with Boy Scout Troop 267.

For his Eagle Scout project, Sasha sanded and repainted a fence on the property of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Reading, where he and his family are members.

In his free time, Sasha enjoys writing, reading, metalworking, video gaming, and learning about history. He takes pride in his Russian heritage. Sasha's future plans include attending college or completing an internship.

Troop 267 welcomes new members. For more information, visit http://www.bsa267.org/troop-267-home.