Teen with Down Syndrome Becomes Eagle Scout Years Before Most

Frankfort Square resident Adam Sekula recently received Eagle Scout status at age 16.

Lincoln-Way East High School sophomore Adam Sekula, 16, recently received his Eagle Scout status—two years before most scouts achieve the honor.  Adam’s achievements are particularly impressive considering he earned his Eagle Scout rank under distinct circumstances: Adam has Down syndrome. “He is just focused and determined,” said Adam’s mother, Marlene. According to the Boy Scouts of America, only 5 percent of the nearly 850,000 Boy Scouts across the nation earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank last year. Adam began scouting in first grade as a Tiger Cub and he hasn’t stopped since. In 2008, he earned the Cub Scout Arrow of Light Award and was declared Outstanding Cub Scout of the Year in his troop. Over the years, Adam’s scoutmasters …

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