On May 21, 2022, Troop 53 celebrated the achievement of Eagle Scout rank by Tyler Mascareñas. Tyler has been a scout in Troop 53 for over 10 years.

It was a moving ceremony, but full of pride. Few, if any, were able to hold back their tears. For those of us who have watched Tyler progress through ranks since 3rd grade, it was an awesome event.

For his Eagle Scout project, Tyler built four benches for two parks in the City of Rio Rancho. His total project took 210 man hours to complete in addition to 36 hours of
planning.

Tyler’s path to Eagle Scout rank:

Scout, April 8, 2014
Tenderfoot, October 18, 2014
Second Class, March 27, 2015
First Class, July 14, 2016
Star Scout, June 28, 2018
Life Scout, December 13, 2020
Eagle Scout, December 21, 2021

Tyler’s Roles, Special Recognition, and Training

Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow
Comanche Chapter Chief, National Youth Leadership Training participant and instructor, Arrow of Light, Iron Man (Mile Swim, 5k Run, 10k Bike), Order of the Arrow Brotherhood (scouting’s national honor society), Gorham Camp Staff

Tyler’s Merit Badges

Swimming
First aid
Lifesaving
Painting
Wilderness
Survival
Search and Rescue
Small Boat
Sailing
Kayaking
Model Design and Building
Camping
Cooking
Communication
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Personal Fitness
Personal Management
Sustainability
Space Exploration
Family Life
Weather
Geology
Astronomy
Forestry
Fingerprinting