9 El Paso teens honored at Eagle Scout Ceremony

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- At tonight's ceremony 9 young man received their Eagle Scout badges. This prestigious award is only earned by about 4% of Boy Scouts.

Scoutmaster Presi Ortega says this is the larger group to reach this accomplishment in one year.

"This is the utmost that a Scoutmaster can ever feel. It's just amazing to get them when they're 10 years old and just to be able to to be part of their life," Ortega said.

The requirements to achieve Eagle Scout rank include:

• Be active as a Life Scout for at least six months 
• Earn at least 21 merit badges, including 14 required ones 
•  Hold leadership positions within your troop 
• Complete a community service project: Plan, organize, lead, and manage a significant community service project 

Cyr allowed ABC-7 to follow his journey as he achieved this goal. Cyr chose to raise money for supplies to paint the Kelly Center for Hunger relief. Now that the project is complete he is ready to take on his new role as Eagle Scout.