Kyle Jaggard is Newtown Troop 99's Newest Eagle Scout

Kyle Jaggard of Newtown’s Troop 99 recently earned the highest rank in scouting, that of Eagle Scout.

Kyle chose the American Legion Morell Smith Post #440 as the beneficiary of his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. He led a group of volunteers in the project which included refinishing the 2500 square feet of 50 year old wooden flooring at hall.

“The troop uses the Legion Hall as a meeting place and has for years, so it was a good way to give back by helping with the upkeep of the property” explain Kyle when asked why he chose this project.

Along his Trail to Eagle, Kyle has served his troop in several leadership positions including Chaplain’s Aide, Instructor, Scribe, Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader and Quartermaster. Most recently he has been Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. He is a member of Order of the Arrow Ajapeu Lodge and earned the BSA National Outdoor Award for Camping. He has camped as the Senior Patrol Leader at Florida Sea Base, on Long Island where he became certified in small boat sailing, and participated at the Scoutmaster’s Council Camporee where he was part of the contingent which won the coveted saber. He has hiked at Gettysburg, along the Appalachian Trail, and the Freedom Trail in Boston.

The son of Peter and Linda Jaggard of Newtown, Kyle is a member of the Council Rock High School North class of 2018 where he swims on Men’s Varsity Swim Team. He also plays soccer with CRUSA and volunteers as a sound tech at New Life Christian Church.