Zac Yenser, of New Ringgold, received the rank of Eagle Scout at a court of honor on Oct. 2 at the West Penn Fire Company.

Since joining scouting in 2013, Yenser has held numerous leadership positions in the troop. He has earned a variety of merit badges such as Wilderness Survival, First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. He has earned 32 merit badges, 10 of which will allow him to earn his gold palm.

Yenser’s Eagle Scout project was the installation of a playground set at Blue Mountain Community Church in Palmerton. He began with the project with supply and material lists, then led the church’s

Elevate Youth Group in assisting with leveling the ground area and putting down landscape fabric. After all the components were put together and set in place mulch was spread. He also helped the church fundraise for this project with a walking taco sale.

Schuylkill County Commissioner Barron “Boots” Hetherington was among those who made presentations at the court of honor. In addition, Yenser received dozens of congratulatory letters and certificates sent by other government officials and dignitaries who were unable to attend.

Yenser is a sophomore at Tamaqua Area High School. He is enrolled in honors classes and is an honor-roll student. He also enjoys high school varsity athletics, participating in soccer and track. He has served as a junior firefighter for West Penn Fire Company in New Ringgold for two years.

After graduating from high school, Yenser plans to attend Penn State to study elementary education.

He lives with his parents Amie and Brian Yenser, along with his 13-year-old brother Jake, at their home in New Ringgold.