Ben Nault and Ethan White, both seniors at Gorham High School, recently earned their Eagle Scout rank after years of hard work, commitment and service to others.
Photo courtesy of Ruth DemersBen Nault
Nault, the son of Michael and Andrea Nault, started as a Cub Scout in Gorham and accumulated over 50 hours of community service in his time with Troop 73. During his time as a Scout, Nault earned 26 merit badges as well as Boy Scout of America’s National Historic Trail Award and 50 Miler Award – both awards represent his more than 80 nights of camping, 46 miles of hiking and 60 miles of backpacking.
For his Eagle project, Nault led a group of troop members, family and friends in constructing six raised garden beds at the Little Falls community building. His school activities include the French club, ice hockey and lacrosse. He plans to study engineering in college.
Photo courtesy of Ruth DemersEthan White
White, the son of Edward and Diane White, has been in Scouting since first grade. He started as a Cub Scout in Pack 74 and crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 817 in the fifth grade. His Eagle project involved leading a group of people to help make a playhouse and climbing wall for the Gorham Arts Alliance.
White is on the Gorham High School math team, gaming club, and he also works part time at Maine Medical Center. He is involved in the youth group at First Parish Congregational Church and plans to study Bioinformatics next year in college.