Five Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 267 in West Hempfield Township will join the rank of Eagle during a ceremony on Sunday, May 7. They are Brent Andrew, Andrew Etkin, Hendrix Kohl, Larson McPhail, and Simeon Vieland.

Brent is the son of Christopher and Tracie Andrew of Landisville. He started his Scouting career as a Tiger Cub with Cub Scout Pack 37, where he earned his Arrow of Light. Brent held the leadership positions of assistant quartermaster and librarian, and he is a member of the Order of the Arrow, serving as representative with Troop 267. He also earned three Eagle Palms - Bronze, Silver and Gold.

For his Eagle Project, Brent built a mounting block out of pressure-treated wood and a 12-foot pine storage bench for Take Heart Counseling and Equine Assisted Therapy in Wernersville. The bench features removable dividers and a hinged lid to store the horses' toys and training aides as well as provide seating in the outdoor arena. Brent, a senior at Hempfield High School (HHS), is a member of National Honor Society and plays soccer for Penn Legacy Rec.

Brent plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to major in architecture with a dual degree option.

Andrew is the son of Eric and Cheryl Etkin of Lancaster. He began his Scouting journey as a Tiger with Cub Scout Pack 181, completing all ranks and earning the Arrow of Light Award. He has served Troop 267 as quartermaster, patrol leader, senior patrol leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and has earned 30 merit badges and a Bronze Eagle Palm.

For his Eagle Project, Andrew worked with LancasterHistory to complete a garden renovation project at President James Buchanan's Wheatland to create a period-correct garden. The project involved the removal of nine wooden raised garden beds due to their nonconformity to the period-correct aesthetic of the estate. The Scouts excavated an additional 12 inches of soil to make way for new topsoil. Soil and crushed gravel that were removed from the old garden were used to create a new walking path at Wheatland.

Andrew is currently a sophomore at HHS, where he plays varsity soccer. He also plays club soccer for Pennsylvania Classics.

Hendrix became involved in Scouting when he joined Pack 37 as a Tiger Cub. He bridged to Troop 267 at age 12. While a Scout, Hendrix has taken leadership and training roles like den chief and patrol leader, and he is a member of the Order of the Arrow. For Hendrix's Eagle Project, he built a gaga pit at the Mountville Elementary School.

Hendrix is a junior at HHS and plays varsity lacrosse. He is a member of NHS. After high school, Hendrix plans to attend university to major in finance.

Larson is the son of Mark and Susan McPhail of Lancaster. When he was a Cub Scout with Pack 125, he earned the Arrow of Light. Larson has held the leadership positions of troop guide and patrol leader, is a member of the Order of the Arrow, and has earned 41 merit badges, a Gold and Silver Eagle Palm, and two Bronze Palms. He also earned the National Outdoor Achievement Award for Camping and is a graduate of National Youth Leadership Training.

For his Eagle Project, Larson refurbished and upgraded a music storage room at HHS, where he is a junior and is a member of various band ensembles. He repaired drywall damage, installed protective chair rails, painted the walls, installed a rubber corner bumper, and hung steel pegboard with shelves and hooks.

At HHS, Larson is a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and plays trombone and baritone. He has been named to the LLMEA County Band and Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Band. He has performed with Allegro's Nextgen Youth Music, and he plays soccer for Penn Legacy. After high school, he plans to attend a university to study business or pre-law.

Simeon is the son of Jim and Jessica Vieland. Throughout Simeon's Scouting career, he has been a historian, webmaster, and troop guide. Simeon also received a religious emblem. For his Eagle Project, he refurbished the firepit area for his church by enlarging the fire circle, building benches, and installing outdoor lighting. This project has provided a meeting space for several groups in his church.

Simeon, an HHS sophomore, is a member of Hempfield's football team, where he serves on the leadership council. He performs in Hempfield's musical and Dance Theatre shows, and he sings with the choir and chamber choir.

After high school, Simeon plans to get a degree in education, with the goal of teaching math.