Since the first grade, senior Dakota Grant has been a part of a program dedicated to making a difference in the world around him. This October, all of his hard work finally paid off.

Through the Boy Scouts of America, Grant has been able to move through the ranks and earn the “Eagle Scout” status.

           
In order to earn the Eagle Scout title, Grant had to obtain 21 merit badges, demonstrate leadership, and conduct a service project that benefits the community.

           
For his final service project, Grant created shelves for the drama department at Shores. The project took two weeks, and Grant lead the team entirely by himself.

           
“For the project, I was the leader of the group,” Grant said. “I had to teach members how to create the shelves and put everything together. As the leader, I was not allowed to do anything. It was my job to teach everyone what to do.”

           
Grant participates in two groups. His normal group consists of 25 members of all different ages. He is also a member of Venture Group, which consists of 10 members all above the age of 14.