BSA Troop 17 - Eagle Scouts Blog

Ryan Gillogly Eagle Scout 2025

1/7/2025

Ryan Gillogly completed his Eagle Scout Leadership Project at the Marie Streese Conservation Area. His project improved trail accessibility by laying down boardwalks over wet areas, and created bird watching areas (including benches and birdhouses).

Ryan is a senior at Mansfield High School. He is the band’s drum major, president of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and is active in MHS’s concert band, jazz band and the winter percussion ensemble. He also serves in the Order of the Arrow as the Tulpe Lodge Annawon Chapter Secretary, and continues for a third year as a senior staff member for the Camp Norse National Youth Leadership Training course. He is looking at pursuing an education in Biomedical Engineering.

Congratulations, Ryan, on achieving Scout BSA's highest rank.

December 12th, 2022

12/12/2022

Eddie Kasprzyk with Scoutmaster Matt Gaudette at Eddie's Board of Review.

Eddie Kasprzyk achieved the highest rank in scouting today after completing his Eagle Board of Review.

Eddie's project improved the Mansfield Housing Authority courtyard area at 15 Park St, benefitting over 50 elderly and disabled residents. His team built three picnic tables, including two that were handicap-accessible. He also repaired the existing picnic table and bench. His team power washed the cement patio and plastic furniture, and cleared out the weeds, planted flowers, installed a decorative flag stand and built a bird house. His project will bring much enjoyment to those who use it, letting them enjoy the outdoor space.

Brendan Robinson Advances to Eagle Scout

12/12/2022

Many people pass by the inconspicuous road on Rte. 106 by the Fire Station, but after Brendan Robinson's Eagle project, they may wish they has stopped. Brendan transformed an overgrown and unattractive area at Mill Pond in Mansfield to a wonderful ADA-accessible park. He built four benches to sit along the path, spread mulch and planted a beautiful garden. This project opens up the area to visitors and makes it an enjoyable rest spot.

Congratulations, Brendan, on pushing through our Covid-altered program, and making to ScoutBSA's highest rank.

Noah Griffin is Troop 17's 90th Eagle Scout

12/2/2020

In the 97-year history as a troop in Mansfield, Noah Griffin has become the 90th member of the troop to earn Eagle Scout which prior to 1956 was called Troop 1/Post 1 which received its charter in 1923.

Noah has proudly worn the Boy Scout uniform while traveling with Troop 17 during which they have visited 20% of the states in our country and traveled over 2,000 miles from Maine to Florida. As a member of the troop, Noah has over 100 nights of camping, completed over 150 miles of hiking, earned 56 Merit Badges and completed over a hundred hours of community service with the troop.

As a member of Troop 17 Noah has had the opportunity to meet and listen to our town veterans after marching in the Veterans Day and Memorial Day parades. He has honored our past veterans with the placement of flags at the Mansfield Springbrook Cemetery prior to every Memorial Day along with the members of Troop 17.

Noah’s Eagle Scout Service Project cleared the 1.2 miles of existing trails at the Taylor’s Hill Conservation Area in Mansfield and doubled the amount of hiking trails open to the public on the property by restoring an additional 1.2 miles of trails. The re-opening of a 1-mile long blue trail along the Rumford River on the property is now the longest trail in the Taylor’s Hill Conservation Area. Noah recruited and managed over 2 dozen volunteers working over 12 weekends to complete his Eagle Service Project. Noah and his team spent over 300-man hours working on the trails to complete his Eagle Project.

Noah’s Eagle Scout project benefited the Town of Mansfield and its residents. His leadership on this project has filled an even greater need for outdoor space within our community during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is fitting that Noah completed his last Eagle Scout requirement on the National Day of Giving as his time and energy over so many years in Boy Scouts has benefited our community.

We congratulate Noah on earning one of the most respected awards in our nation. His efforts to achieve the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America has been amazing.

Nathan April is an Eagle Scout!

6/12/2020

We are proud to announce that Nate April has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, a feat which only a fraction of youth reach.

For Nate's Eagle Scout Leadership Project, he provided an indoor physical outlet from Robinson Elementary school students. By creating a sensory path, children with special needs, who may have difficulty focusing while in a classroom setting, can calm their overloaded senses. The path included elements to provide a playful way to improve balance, cognitive and gross motor skills of those who use it. This project will directly benefit youth, helping them achieve their educational goals in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Tommy Petrucci has earned the rank of Eagle Scout

5/6/2020

Tommy Petrucci completed the final requirement, the Eagle Board of Review, via a video conference in a COVID-adjusted protocol. "Improvise, Adapt, Overcome", may be the unofficial slogan of the Marines, but it applies to the Boy Scouts, as well.
Tommy completed an amazing Eagle Scout Project that saw "Lockdown Buckets" go in every school room in the Mansfield Public School district - over 400 buckets!

His project was so impressive that Brian Crandall of NBC 10 WJAR net up with Thomas to discuss his wicked awesome Eagle Project.

Tommy's project provided an emergency kit, hopefully to never be used, in the event schools need to lockdown. Each bucket contains items to help secure the room (such as door wedges, hammers, duct tape and rope) & items to help pass the time and keep everyone calm (coloring books, crayons, and cards).

Harrison Kipp ascends to ScoutBSA's highest rank

11/21/2019

Harrison Kipp earned his Eagle Scout rank after completing his Board of Review on November 20, 2019.

Harrison's project benefitted the people of Mansfield by creating an inviting area around Woodside Pond, at Mansfield Crossing. Harrison worked with the town's Conservation Commission to lay out his plan to place four benches and two picnic tables around the pond. His project certainly makes this underutilized resource more enjoyable for all.

Congratulations, Harrison, on achieving Scout BSA's highest rank.

Patrick Dalton soars to Eagle Scout

2/27/2019

Patrick Dalton earned his Eagle Scout rank after a lengthy audit of his qualifications at a Board of Review on August 15, 2018.

Somehow this active scout found time between being Lodge Chief for the Order of the Arrow's Tulpe Lodge (which has over 1000 members), working on Camp Staff at Camp Yawgoog, playing in Mansfield High School's Marching band and Percussion Ensemble, and being an active Senior at MHS to finish the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout.

Patrick's project benefitted the Easton YMCA, where he & his team refurbished a garden making it a place of outdoor learning. for kids His team first hauled tons of dirt and peastone to make a suitable base for the area. To facilitate the work, they also had to move the existing (and massive) raised beds, as well. They then built benches, platforms, a trellis and outdoor chalkboards, so that the area would be an inviting space to help children learn about gardening.

Congratulations, Patrick, on achieving Boy Scouting's highest rank.

Jack Corboy & Anthony Krouskos Fly High to the Rank of Eagle Scout

8/15/2018

John "Jack" Corboy and Anthony Krouskos earned their Eagle Scout rank after a thorough review of qualifications at a Board of Review on August 15, 2018.

Jack's Eagle Scout Service Project was to create a play area for children at the Mansfield Municipal Airport. Jack created a wooden airplane for kids to explore while watching the real planes. His team also landscaped the are and put down mulch to make the area safe and welcoming.

Anthony and his team took to repairing planking in worn out bridges at the Mill Pond Dam. Much clearing of overgrown brush was required, before repairing the planking on the bridge. Those who use the area for recreation near the Canoe River and the Highway Department love the new, and safer access the upgraded bridges gives them.

Congratulations, Jack & Anthony, on achieving Boy Scouting's highest rank.

Sean Burke clears the way to Eagle

6/20/2018

Sean Burke earned his Eagle Scout wings after a Board of Review held in Attleboro on June 28, 2018.

Sean and his team helped to renovate the Marie F. Streese Memorial Conservation Area off of Ware Street. They took to work, clearing the overgrown trails of that area, and repaired a bridge that helped walkers avoid a swampy area. This project goes a long way to helping everyone enjoy trails that had become nearly impassible.

Congratulations, Sean, on achieving Boy Scouting's highest rank.