Kevin Kelly, son of Jim and Karen Kelly of Clarkston, was awarded his Eagle Scout by the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America this past October.
Kevin Kelly, 17, began his scouting career in Cub Scout Pack 499 at Pine Knob Elementary, before crossing over to Boy Scout Troop 185 in Waterford in 2003, and also joining Venturing Crew 2185 in 2008.
While with Troop 185, he earned 25 merit badges; World Conservation Award; Duty to God Award; and two 50-Miler Awards for hiking/backpacking.
Kelly was elected by fellow scouts to the Order of the Arrow Chippewa Lodge 29. His leadership roles include Patrol Leader and Troop OA Representative.
He most enjoyed camping with the Boy Scouts and attended Owasippee Boy Scout Camp in White Hall, Mich., for three summers, Trail to Eagle program at D-A Boy Scout Camp in Metamora for one summer, and took two trips to Philmont High Adventure Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
He also attended many Camporees and took scout trips to Hocking Hills in Ohio, Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, and the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario.
For his Eagle Project, he demonstrated leadership skills by supervising 30 volunteers while they completed his planned maintenance of 22 trail signs at Independence Oaks County Park in July 2009.
Kelly is a senior at Clarkston High School, where he is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, French Club, and German Club.
He also volunteers with bilingual students at North Sashabaw Elementary and tutors math with non-traditional students.
This fall, he plans to attend Michigan State University as a student of the Lyman Briggs program in preparation for medical school to pursue a career in oncology or anesthesiology.