Elizabeth Forward Senior Jakub McKelvey of Greenock earned the rank of Eagle Scout following the completion of his Eagle Scout Board of Review on August 18.

In partnership with Elizabeth Forward High School McKelvey led a team of youth and adult volunteers to create learning support music kits for special needs students to use in their music education classes. McKelvey, a member of Troop 99, worked in collaboration with the school’s music teacher and a learning support teacher to develop level appropriate kits.

“Mr. McKelvey was spoken very highly of as an individual that lives as an example of the 12 points of the Scout Law and the Scout Oath and has been reported to be a leader in his school and community,” read a statement from the Lackawanna District of Scouting America.

Jakub is the son of Jill and Jay McKelvey. In addition to scouting, Jakub is the captain of the track team and is a member of the varsity soccer team. He is also the vice president of the National Honor. Jakub is planning to attend a four-year university to major in resort and theme park management.

The Eagle Scout award is the highest available to youth members of the Scouts BSA. Only two percent of all scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.