Impact of an Eagle Scout: Xavier Storm

Xavier Storm Xavier’s Scouting journey began in the fourth grade, and his Scouting story started like many others; a young kid brings home a flyer detailing all the fun they can have in Scouting, and immediately, he was hooked. Fast forward six years later, Xavier completed his Eagle Scout project and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Xavier’s Eagle Scout project is special to him because of the beneficiary, the Indianapolis Humane Society, where he adopted his dog, Rocky. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Xavier approached the Indianapolis Humane Society and asked them what they needed. They decided the most pressing need was the maintenance of their dog walking trails. After the first initial meeting, Xavier got to work. He gathered a group of volunteers that included friends and family. He assigned different groups tasks, including power washing, removing overgrown weeds and bushes, and painting railings. Through this experience, Xavier learned how to become a leader and saw how something like an Eagle Scout project can impact someone or an organization. Even though Xavier has earned his Eagle Scout rank, he still finds ways to be involved in Scouting. Currently, he is active in his Troop and helping...