Ian B. Granthon from Troop 944 recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is the troop’s 126th Eagle Scout since the troop’s founding in 1968. Troop 944 is sponsored by St. Raphael Catholic Church in Rockville.

Ian received his Eagle rank at age 14 and attends Robert Frost Middle School.

His passion is soccer, which he has been playing since he could walk. He has been volunteering as an assistant coach to a MSI team for the past two years. For his Eagle project he built a soccer field in his old elementary school Fallsmead with his Scout Troop 944 and friends. The school has many children who wanted to play structured soccer but couldn’t because there were no fields or goals. Measurements and corners were made according to MSI Regulations for children, and then they spray painted the field. Lastly they built and set-up the goals.

One of his strengths is his willingness to help others. He is serious about his Catholic faith helping with charities, such as Stepping Stones in Rockville by cooking meals, donating clothes, and participating in fundraisers. In addition, he completed 27 merit badges — six more than the 21 required for Eagle. In the next school year Ian will be attending Gonzaga College High School.

The Eagle Court of Honor was held on March 18.