During the 2021-22 year, Boy Scout Troop 267 recognized six Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle Scout - the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. Eagle Scouts must serve their community, families, and troop; lead other Scouts; demonstrate and teach outdoor skills; and complete 21 merit badges. Over the past 50 years, more than 100 Scouts from Troop 267 have earned the Eagle rank.

Jack Fields, 14, is the son of Chris and Emily Fields. He is a student at Hempfield High School. Jack began Scouting as a Cub Scout with Pack 125, which meets at Grace Baptist Church in Lancaster. After joining Troop 267, Jack held the leadership position of den chief. Den chiefs are selected by the Scoutmaster to help Cub Scout den leaders with Scout meetings and serve as role models for Cub Scouts. Jack's fellow Scouts elected him to Order of the Arrow (OA), the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. Jack was also part of the troop's high adventure crew at Philmont Scout Reservation in 2021. For his Eagle Scout project, Jack restored and repainted 13 picnic tables in the Sam Stone Pavilion at the Columbia Fish and Game Association. Jack's future plan is to study music or sound production.

Jackson Korba, 15, son of Zena Korba and Christopher Korba, is a sophomore at Hempfield High School. He began his Scouting career in first grade as a member of Cub Scout Pack 125. After crossing over to Troop 267, Jack held several leadership positions, including chaplain's aide, patrol leader, and assistant senior patrol leader. Jack's peers elected him to the OA, and Jack completed the BSA's National Youth Leadership Training in 2020. Jack has attended the World Jamboree - a gathering of Scouts from around the world - at the Summit Bechtel Reservation in West Virginia and was part of the troop's high adventure crew at Philmont Scout Reservation in 2021. For his Eagle Scout project, Jack constructed 13 bee boxes to house native bees at Kelly's Run, part of the Lancaster Conservancy. In addition, an educational portion of the project will be available to the public.

Jakob Kreibick, 16, is the son of Johanna and Edward Kreibick. He is an 11th-grade student at Hempfield High School. Jakob began Scouting as a Cub Scout with Pack 181, based at Ironville United Methodist Church. In Troop 267, Jakob planned, led, and evaluated patrol activities as a patrol leader. He also provided leadership while serving as troop historian. Jakob's Eagle Scout project involved planting approximately 200 trees at Murray Ridge Park as part of a Chesapeake watershed project. Jakob was also part of the troop's high adventure crew at Philmont Scout Reservation.

Patrick Kreibick, 16, is also the son Johanna and Edward Kreibick and is a junior at Hempfield High School. His early Scouting activities were as a Cub Scout in Pack 181. During his Boy Scout service, Patrick helped lead Troop 267 as quartermaster, making sure that the troop's equipment was maintained and inventoried. Patrick also provided leadership as a den chief. Patrick's Eagle Scout project involved making several repairs and painting an ocean-themed mural at Daniel's Den Playground in Mountville. Patrick was also part of the troop's high adventure crew at Philmont Scout Reservation in 2021. He intends to study computer science.

Kenden Willis, 18, is the son of Tanya and Troy Willis. He is a senior at Willis Academy, a local homeschooling program. Kenden began Scouting with Pack 89 located in South Windsor, Conn. Upon moving to Lancaster, Kenden joined Troop 267 and served in multiple leadership positions, including den chief, troop guide, and assistant senior patrol leader. He was elected to the OA and earned the Den Chief Service Award, which recognizes Scouts who served for at least a year and provided noteworthy service to the den and pack. For his Eagle Scout project, Kenden led the construction of two new shooting benches at the Columbia Fish and Game Association. Kenden plans to attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to study architecture.

Dale Winand, 17, is the son of Nancy Cooney and David Winand. Dale is a senior at Hempfield High School. He began Scouting with Pack 125 and returned there to serve as den chief. Dale was also elected to the OA and served as an OA representative. For his Eagle Scout project, he designed and built two mobile planters for the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development. These planters will be part of a sensory garden. Dale worked as a member of a high adventure trail crew at Red River Gorge National Park and Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. He will study at Penn State University in the fall.

This year, Troop 267 is celebrating 50 years of assisting boys with character development, leadership development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. The troop meets from August through June on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the West Hempfield Fire & Rescue Company. July's activities include attending summer camp at Resica Falls Scout Reservation in the Pocono Mountains. In August, Scouts will camp and hike in the Adirondack Mountains near Lake Placid.

During the school year, regular monthly activities include meetings, where outdoor skills are learned, and camping trips. There are numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills, volunteer in the community, and meet peers. Troop 267 welcomes new members. To learn more, visit http://bsa267.org/ or http://www.facebook.com/BSATroop267/.