Whiz Kid: Jacob Durda

For this week’s Whiz Kid, we’re highlighting Jacob T. Durda, who recently became an Eagle Scout. Durda was recognized by . 

• Jacob T. Durda
• Age/grade level: 17 years old; 11th grade
• School:
• Accomplishment: Making the rank of Eagle Scout for Troop 810
• Key to Awesomeness: Durda said he began scouting at age 6 and became an official Boy Scout at 11. He’s earned a variety of religious medals and 48 merit badges in those years. He began his Eagle Scout project, releveling a path in a part of the , back in August and recently received the designation of Eagle Scout. Outside of the scouts, he’s involved in activities at the Church of the Assumption and Youth in Government at the high school. 

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• The Whiz Kid's accomplishment, and 
• Just a few words about what made him or her successful.

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