Manchester Graduate Honored For Earning Eagle Scout Rank

Kevin Bien set his sights on making visitors to St. John’s Roman Catholic Church in Lakehurst more comfortable.

And with the assistance of the church, the Knights of Columbus and fellow Boy Scouts, Bien achieved his goal, building benches and beautifying the area en route to earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

Bien, a 2014 graduate of Manchester Township High School, was honored at the June Board of Education meeting for his achievement of the rank, the highest honor in Boy Scouting.

Kevin Rembach, leader of Troop 350, said Bien’s project included benches and flowerpots near the entrance to the church. He is the 19th member of the troop to achieve Eagle Scout rank.

Donald Webster Jr., president of the Board of Education, said he had the honor of attending Bien’s Court of Honor ceremony and was impressed at the support of the parents, the interest level of the Scouts and the dedication of the leaders.

Superintendent David Trethaway said, “I can’t tell you how difficult, how much of an honor this is. It is something to be really proud of.”

(​Board President Donald Webster Jr., Eagle Scout Kevin Bien, Troop Leader Kevin Rembach. Credit: Lee Bruzaitis, Manchester Township School District)​