Three Bay Scouts soar to highest rank

Evan Thomas Chmielewski, Michael Gerber and Robert Austin Bonnett, all of Bay Village, recently earned their Eagle Scout rank, and their achievement was recognized by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who sent an official letter of congratulations to the young men.

“Evan, Michael, Robert, and their teachers and families should be proud of this noteworthy accomplishment," Sen. Brown said. "Earning the rank of Eagle Scout means they have displayed the ambition and resolve needed to earn the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank. They exemplify the skills needed to lead in the 21st century. From one Scout to another, I am proud of their leadership, and I am confident that these young men will enjoy great success in achieving their future goals.” 

The Eagle Scout award is the highest ranked award a Scout can earn. Eagle Scouts must demonstrate outstanding performance of the goals of Scouting: citizenship, character, and personal fitness. A total of 56,176 Eagle Scout ranks were awarded in 2010.

Sen. Brown became an Eagle Scout in 1967, receiving his badge from U.S. Sen. John Glenn.