Millburn Troop Honors 6 New Eagle Scouts

MILLBURN, NJ — If you've wondered how the next generation is shaping up to lead in the future, six local boys will help you believe the kids are alright. The teens recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, awarded to only 5 percent of those who join Boy Scouts of America.

To be an Eagle Scout, a candidate must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges and complete a specific project before his or her 18th birthday. Troop 17 in Millburn has now produced 136 Eagle Scouts since its founding in 1945.

The boys and their families recently gathered in St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills to honor the newest Eagle Scouts. They are: Gabe Liwschitz, 17, a senior at Millburn High School; Somil Agarwal, 17, a senior at Millburn High School; Thomas Beacham, 17, a senior at The Pingry School; Colin Woros, 16, a sophomore at Millburn High School; Liam Pilarski, 16, a sophomore at Millburn High School, and Matthew Kirshenbaum, 15, a freshman at Millburn High School.

Guests of honor who addressed the audience and presented awards included Millburn Mayor Jackie Benjamin Lieberberg, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Thomas Abella, Commander Burt Brown of American Legion Post 140, Northern New Jersey Council Camping Director Chris Clark, and Troop 17 Committee Member Lazlo Novak.

The attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout is an extraordinary achievement that bears testament to hours of hard work, dedication, and service.

In 2020, Troop 17 is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and plans to continue its mission to lead and shape young men as it has for the past 75 years.