Keara Hettiarachchi, the troop’s 16th Eagle Scout and a junior at Chatham High School, built a covered sandbox with benches for St. Patrick’s preschool in Chatham. Since joining the troop in 2021, she has contributed more than 100 service hours, earned over 30 merit badges and held several leadership positions. She received two Eagle Palms at the ceremony.
Adrienne Yannotta, the troop’s 18th Eagle Scout and a senior at Chatham High School, organized the construction of two raised garden beds for the Chatham Beekeepers Club. Planted with native wildflowers, the beds support pollinators and make gardening more accessible. She has earned 28 merit badges and received an Eagle Palm. Adrienne also serves as president of Venture Crew 28 and volunteers with the Chatham Emergency Squad.
Founded in 2019, the all-female Troop 280 has more than 50 members from Chatham and neighboring communities.
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