Eagle Scout is a Family Tradition For Clawson Scout

(CLAWSON – APRIL 8, 2025) Caden Jones, 17, of Clawson, MI, recently earned Scouting America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award with Bronze Palm. Jones will be recognized in a ceremony this spring.

A member of Clawson’s Troop 1615, chartered with The Church @ Clawson, Jones is one of only approximately 6 percent of all Scouts who earn the Eagle rank, according to Troop Committee Chair Troy Engel. Each candidate must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, serve in troop leadership positions, and successfully complete a community-related service project to earn Eagle; Jones earned 28 merit badges, and planned, built and installed two collection boxes in Clawson for worn American flags to be properly retired. Jones is currently a senior at Clawson High School, where he is active in band, cross-country, swimming and track.

Jones plans to attend Michigan Technological University in the fall and is interested in a career in cyber-security. He is the son of Kevin and Tracie Jones of Clawson. Jones is a second-generation Eagle Scout in his family, after his father.

Jones is Troop 1615’s 64th scout to earn Eagle Scout. He is also the sixth scout from the Atomic Squirrels patrol to earn Eagle.