Spencer Willem, 17, has received Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout.

Willem, a member of Troop 441 (chartered by St. Pius X Catholic Church), is a senior at North Central High School and has been involved in Boy Scouts for 11 years. Willem achieved the Eagle rank after demonstrating leadership as an assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, patrol leader, troop guide and instructor before completing his Eagle project. Only 4 percent of Scouting's national membership attains the rank of Eagle.

For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Willem installed 21 cubbies at Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center for youth to store their personal belongings while attending programs at the center.

There were about 24 volunteers who assisted Willem in completing his service project in May of 2014.

Boy Scouts of America is a youth development organization that's designed to prepare young people to make ethical and moral decisions throughout their lifetimes. The goals of Scouting consist of citizenship training, character development and personal fitness. Throughout the Boy Scout program, young people are encouraged to advance through ranks by fulfilling requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. To get more information on Scouting call (317) 813-7125 or visit www.crossroadsbsa.org