Boy Scout Christopher Giaramita of Troop 3 (Smithtown) Recognized at Eagle Court of Honor

A special ceremony to elevate a Boy Scout to the rank of Eagle Scout was held on August 18 at American Legion Hall, Post 833, Smithtown for Christopher Giaramita of Troop 3 (Smithtown).  

In order to advance to the highest rank in Boy Scouts, a youth must earn 22 Merit Badges (include 11 that are required) and provide leadership in planning and implementing a community service project.   While only 22 Merit Badges are needed to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, Eagle Scout Giaramita earned a total of 49 Merit Badges demonstrating Scouting skills as well as civic awareness and vocational interests that may become lifelong hobbies.  For his Eagle project, Christopher led, planned, developed, and supervised the construction of an 80 foot long double-sided stockade fence and a 4’ x 10’ concrete pad to be used as a base for air conditioning units at the American Legion Post 833 in Smithtown, New York. The project which took 215 hours was completed with the assistance of 41 volunteers.

Christopher began his scouting journey to Eagle as a Cub Scout with Pack 3333 10 years ago.  In March of 2007 he joined Troop 3 after earning his Arrow of Light as a Webelo Scout.  As a member of Troop 3, Christopher assumed various positions of responsibility including: Patrol Leader, Den Chief, Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe and Troop Guide.  Christopher continues to be active in the Troop working with the younger Scouts as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.

At Christopher’s Eagle Court of Honor special presentations were made by Assemblyman John Fitzpatrick, Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy, Carol Nucci– Aid to Senator John Flanagan and Sgt. Alfano – Suffolk County Police Department 4th Precinct.  The ceremony concluded by Eagle Scout Christopher Giaramita properly folding an American Flag that had been flown in his honor over the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.

Christopher is currently a senior at Hauppauge High School.  As in Scouting, Christopher has achieved academic success.  He has received several awards, including, Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction, High Honor Roll, and Academic Letter-2012 and 2013.  He enjoys playing the Viola and is a member Select Strings Ensemble.  In addition to being active in Scouts, Christopher is a member of the Tri-M Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and the National Honor Society. Christopher plans to attend college and major in engineering.