Three Palm Desert Boy Scouts Achieve Eagle Status

Three members of Palm Desert-based Boy Scout Troop 131 were honored as Eagle Scouts this past weekend.  

The Eagle Scout Award, the highest rank in scouting, was given to Oliver Maize, 15, of La Quinta; Gregory Friscia, 16, of Rancho Mirage, and Nicholas Richardson, 16, also of Rancho Mirage.  

Local Assemblyman Brian Nestande hailed the boys during the presentation, noting their achievements being an outstanding example of America in action, along with having a keen sense of maturity and leadership. 

Each of the boys earned a minimum of 21 merit badges, 12 of which involved citizenship training, character development and physical fitness.  Each scout also planned and organized a service project for the community.   Less than 2% of Boy Scouts achieve Eagle status.