Billy's Story

"Billy has demonstrated courage, resilience and strength at home, at high school, in his extracurricular activities and in his community," said his father, a U.S. Coast Guard Reservists. "At home, he is currently 'the man of the house' since his two older brothers are living away at college. He has been very helpful to his mother with maintaining the home, doing chores, cutting the grass, and taking care of the family dog.

"At school, he stays active in many activities and clubs while maintaining a high GPA and earning Honor Roll. Many of his teachers comment that he is a pleasure to have in class and does outstanding work.

In his extracurricular activities, Billy is a member of the Percussion Section (Drum Line) in the High School Marching Band and was selected to be a Section Leader and a Squad Leader. In these positions, he guides the other members as a positive influence, helps them with learning to play the music and teaches the forms and commands of marching. He also performs in the Jazz and Concert Bands. Billy is also involved with the Audio-Visual Club and has created entertaining videos that were viewed during the homeroom period telecast. In December, Billy tried out for the High School’s Spring Musical production of 'Grease' and landed the role of Doody. From March 23 to 25, 2023, Billy’s performance as Doody and his rendition of 'Those Magic Changes' delighted the audiences.

In the community, Billy is a member of the local Scout Troop and has held the offices of Patrol Leader, Chaplain’s Aide, Scribe, Webmaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, as well as the highest leadership role one could serve in a Scout Troop, Senior Patrol Leader. In May 2022, Billy completed his Eagle Scout Project by leading a group of his fellow Scouts, parents and some friends in building a hexagon swing in the local community park. On April 5, 2023, Billy passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review and earned his Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America."