Gavin L. Bordogna

Gavin is an 18 year old senior at East Allegheny High School. Gavin is the son of Jeff and Mara Bordogna, and has been a member of troop 85 since 2004. Gavin earned his Ad Altare Dei award on April 22, 2007 as well as 31 merit badges on his Trail to eagle, his favorite being First Aid and Water Sports. Gavin has enjoyed all of his camping experiences—especially the ones with no rain, Colorado being number one. He was also inducted into the Order of the Arrow, a high honor in scouting, by his fellow scouts.

Gavin’s Eagle Project was repainting 150 fire hydrants in North Versailles Township, that totaled 232 man hours. His purpose was to ensure the visibility of the fire hydrants so they can be identified faster in an emergency.

In school Gavin is involved in many activities. He has been a 9 year member of the Symphony Orchestra, playing the Viola. He demonstrates his range of talents by being the schools sound technician. He has helped with the musical and pep-rallies for the school as well as concerts and various events. Gavin also shows his leadership skills being the NHS President and Vice President of the Class Cabinet. Being involved in so many activities poses a challenge, but Gavin has maintained a 4.0 average through his entire high school career. He is consistently on the High Honor Roll and has been awarded both Student of the Month and Student of the Year. In addition, he has also had perfect attendance since 4^th grade. Sports that Gavin has participated in include Golf, Swimming and Track. Within his track career Gavin has been a member on the 2008 section champ team as well as a WPIAL qualifier for the East Allegheny swim team. Some of his interests include camping, hiking, and cycling as well as snow skiing and water skiing.

Gavin plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh next fall, majoring in nursing, and continue to be involved in Boy Scouts by becoming a an Assistant Scoutmaster.

John F. Krasinski

John is an 16 year old Junior at East Allegheny High School, he is the son Joyce and Mark Krasinski of North Versailles.

John started his Scouting Experience as a Tiger scout in 2000 with Cub Pack 85 under the direction of Den leader Mr. John Uhring. He earned his Arrow of Light and crossed over to Boy Scouts in February 2005. His first summer camp was at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch in Colorado where he celebrated his 11th Birthday. John has earned 25 merit badges on his trail to Eagle, and has earned his Ad Altare Dei religious award, attended camps a Camp Liberty Heritage reservation, Blue Ridge Scout Reservation in Roanoke Va, where he earned his 50 miler award hiking the High Knoll Trail. John also attended Advancement camp at Camp Twin Echo.

John’s Eagle Scout service project involved his troop making emergency kits for the clients of the East Allegheny areas “Meals on Wheels” program, beside first aid items, these kits included flash lights, batteries, and large printed emergency phone numbers. The kit were a big hit with the senior citizens who received them.

John is a member of the East Allegheny varsity Soccer and Track teams, He was awarded MVP for track and field in the Spring 2010. He is involved with “Future is Mine” program and the ski club. He has been nominated for East Allegheny Student of the Month, and is an Honor roll student. A graduate of Allegheny County's Camp Cadet, He has also recently joined the Navy Sea Cadets and is interested in a career in law enforcement.