Comsewogue High School Students Earn Prestigious Eagle Scout Rank

The Comsewogue School District is proud to announce that seven Comsewogue High School students of Boy Scouts of America Troop 354 have achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Spencer Aaron, Quintin Bonpietro, Hamilton Granger, Ethan Matz, Kenny Arroyo, João Ferreira, and Dan Cappiello were officially recognized during a recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at Comsewogue High School led by Scoutmaster Bob Pearsall and Assistant Scoutmaster Rick Rennard.

Each Eagle Scout has demonstrated exceptional dedication, earning at least 21 merit badges, undergoing a thorough review process and completing a significant community service project to showcase their leadership and initiative.

“We are incredibly proud of these young men for reaching this important milestone,” said Comsewogue High School Principal Dr. Michael Mosca. “Becoming an Eagle Scout is no small feat — it’s a reflection of their hard work, character, and perseverance.”

The seven Scouts earned the prestigious designation after completing unique community service projects to help members of their community. For his Eagle Scout service project, Spencer Aron constructed and painted a monumental Adirondack chair to adorn the Port Jeff Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce Train Car.

Quintin Bonpietro dedicated his project to the Sunshine Alternative Education and Prevention Center, where he painted concrete pavers and built outdoor gaming areas. Thanks to his commitment, students and community members at the education center could enjoy checkers, hop-scotch and tic-tac-toe outdoors.

For his project, Hamilton Granger assisted the First United Methodist Church in Port Jefferson by building courtyard and screening fences to prevent headlights on the road from shining into the rectory.

Ethan Matz’s project involved transforming a Comsewogue High School classroom into a mock courtroom, creating an immersive experience to students taking classes like U.S. History, Mock Trial, Government, and Criminal Justice.

Kenny Arroyo constructed a recreational seating area to benefit the members of VFW Post 4927 in Port Jefferson Station.

For his project, João Ferreira created an outdoor workspace for students and local organizations to use outside of Boyle Road Elementary School.

Lastly, Dan Cappiello spearheaded the development of a storage shed at the Comsewogue Community Garden to benefit the volunteers working to help feed members of the community.

All seven of the Eagle Scout projects could be seen in use throughout the community with a plaque naming the Eagle Scout who led the initiative. At the Court of Honor ceremony, the students engaged in the Eagle Scout Charge and the presentation of the Eagle badge. The event also included heartfelt acknowledgments of the families, mentors and leaders who supported each Scout along their journey.

For more information about the Comsewogue School District, please visit the District’s website at https://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us/. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ComsewogueSD.