Name: Walter Stavroplus
Hometown: McGregor, Iowa
Troop: 32
Eagle Project Location: Food Stand in Marquette, Iowa
Eagle Project Description: Walter renovated the food stand for the City of Marquette by installing interior walls, replacing counter tops, refinishing existing cabinetry, adding additional electrical outlets, applying new epoxy coating to existing interior cement floor, and pouring a new cement pad outside of the entrance to the stand.
What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being an Eagle Scout feels rewarding; I know that all of the hard work I have done throughout Scouting has turned into something big and impactful.
How did earning the Eagle Scout rank prepare you for the future? Because of my project I was shown how to be a leader, how to communicate well with others, and other skills that were taught to me by my superiors.
What surprised you about the Eagle Scout path? I was surprised by its challenges. I had not expected what a challenge it would be or how much it would push me to reach certain goals.