Clawson Teen Earns Eagle Scout Rank After Decade of Service

Rylee Nasrey, an 18-year-old senior at Clawson High School, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on Oct. 13. The distinction represents the highest achievement within the organization and required Nasrey to maintain active participation in Troop 1615 for more than ten years. He joined the program when he was seven years old, a commitment that extended through his middle and high school years.

Nasrey described the rank as a personal validation of his capabilities. He noted that the achievement demonstrated something he had not previously believed he was able to accomplish. Although he initially joined the troop because of peer pressure, he remained as other members left. He viewed the process as a serious commitment to the group and the broader Scouting America brand, which changed its name from Boy Scouts last year.

Jeff Toenniges, the scoutmaster for Troop 1615, observed that most new members join at ages 10 or 11 with high energy levels and heavy parental involvement. Toenniges stated that Nasrey’s decade of service set him apart. By the time he reached the final steps, Nasrey operated with a level of autonomy uncommon among scouts. He led his peers and the troop without constant adult guidance, displaying leadership qualities that the organization values.

The path to the Eagle Scout rank requires members to earn 21 merit badges and complete a significant community service project. Nasrey’s specific project involved constructing two food pantries. One pantry was built for a local church, while the second was a personal pantry intended for a woman associated with that church.

Ed Nasrey, the recipient’s grandfather, was one of five individuals who submitted letters advocating for his grandson’s recognition. In his letter, Ed Nasrey expressed pride in leaving behind an Eagle Scout who shares his surname. He described Rylee as a good kid and emphasized the personal satisfaction he would find in the achievement during his lifetime.

The recognition ceremony took place in Clawson on Oct. 13. Nasrey is now one of the few members of his age group to reach the top rank while maintaining continuous membership since childhood. The award stands as a record of his sustained involvement in local civic and organizational activities.