Ben Hayes Earns Eagle Scout Award

Boy Scout Troop 27 honored Ben Hayes, 17, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on June 23, 2018 at 5:30pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 41 Park St. in Manchester, CT. Ben is the son of Matt and Kristin Hayes of Manchester, CT.

Only two percent of Scouts attain the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America. An Eagle Scout must have completed at least 21 merit badges and organized a service project that benefits his church, community, or school. Hayes planted 1100 daffodil bulbs for Daffodilly days at Center Springs Park on September 24, 2016. Hayes planned ways to fund these plants including a successful can and bottle drive. He passed his board of review on April 4th of 2018. He becomes the 113th Eagle Scout out of Troop 27.

Hayes has served numerous positions within the troop including senior patrol leader and guide. In 2014 he participated in a high adventure camp, “Seabase,” in the Florida Keys. He also took part in two scout expos and a number of Klondike cold weather scout derbies. Outside of scouts, Ben has been very active with the Tech Crew under the supervision of David Fairbanks at Manchester High School working as a stagehand. He would like to continue working backstage and one day become a stage manager.