Scouting their futures in Wantagh

Fifteen Eagle Scouts graduate from Wantagh High School

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Of the 120 young men who graduated from Wantagh High School on June 21, at least 15 are or are on the way to becoming Eagle Scouts. Here is a look at all 15 graduates:

1. Nicholas Cammarata

Project: Refurbished 500-foot nature trail for Wantagh Preservation Society; put French drain at entrance of trail to lessen effects of rain runoff; repainted original post office museum.

College: Hofstra University to study Accounting.

2. Freddy Parola

Project: Installed handicap-accessible ramp at entrance of Bellmore Presbyterian Church.

College: Binghamton University to study Political Science.

3. Peter Rowan

Project: Refurbished memorial in Anchor Park in Massapequa dedicated to Gary R. Farley, a police officer who died in the line of service.

College: American University to study Political Science.

4. Thomas Kittelberger

Project: Built benches for The Plattduetsche Retirement Home in Franklin Square.

College: University of New Haven to study Electrical Engineering.

5. Michael Mitchell

Project: Painted room in Christ Lutheran Church, where troop holds their meetings.

College: Binghamton University to study Math.

6. Ethan Rockitter

Project: Restored trail and added trail markers at the Roosevelt Preserve on Elizabeth Street in Roosevelt.

College: Binghamton University to study biology.

7. Brian Klotsche

Project: Renovated prayer garden at St. Frances de Chantal Church

College: Adelphi University to study Accounting.

8. Benjamin Coccia

Project: Constructed vegetable garden for Hagerdorn Little Village School: Jack and Joel Center for Special Children.

College: Stevens Institute of Technology in NJ to study Biomedical Engineering.

9. Michael Fillizola

Project: Installed new “Welcome to Wantagh” sign on Jerusalem Ave., and planted new plants around it.

College: Penn State University to study Architecture.

10. Stephen Vaiano

Project: Erected 25-foot flag pole at Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church and set up the annual church clean-up.

College: University of Massachusetts Amhurst to study Sustainable Horticulture and Sustainable Food and Farming.

11. Ryan Krieger

Project: Completed perennial garden at Wantagh High School

College: Rochester Institute of Technology to study Biology.

12. Logan von Runnen

Project: Re-did Flower Room at St. Frances de Chantel church, including making shelves for flowers of each season and metal hangers for holiday wreaths.

College: SUNY Maritime to study Marine Transportation.

13. Christopher Ahern

Project: Restored neglected woodland area at Takapusha Preserve & Museum.

College: University of Buffalo to study Business Management.

14. Matthew Seaman

Project: Built and installed signs behind the Wantagh Train Museum.

College: Nassau Community College to study Criminal Justice.

15. Nick Sadocha

Project: Replaced shelving and enclosed it with sliding door at Mary Brennan Soup Kitchen in Hempstead.

College: West Chester University to study Nursing.