BRUNSWICK — Boy Scout Troop 202 of Topsham has promoted another to the rank of Eagle Scout during an Eagle Court of Honor on March 23 at United Methodist Church of Brunswick.

Maxwell Johnstone, son of John and Lorraine Johnstone from Harpswell, earned his Eagle Rank in December 2012 during the 100th year anniversary of the Eagle Scout.

The Eagle rank is the highest level in Boy Scouting, achieved by only one out of four Boy Scouts. Johnstone joined Troop 202 after crossing over from Cub Scout Pack 202 in 2006.

He worked toward his Eagle rank under the leadership of four scoutmasters, Frank Hudnor, Mike Farnsworth, Chris Bennett and Garey Hartley. Mike Farnsworth, who was also Johnstone’s former Cubmaster in Pack 202, was the recipient of the new Eagle’s mentor pin. He also recognized Troop leaders Mark Kramer and Georgia Temple for their contributions toward his achievement.

During his tenure with Troop 202, Johnstone earned 36 merit badges, 12 which are Eagle required and the remaining 24 in areas of his interest. Twenty-one merit badges are required to become an Eagle Scout. In addition, Johnstone is a member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society. As a Boy Scout, he attended the World Scout Jamboree in 2011 in Rinkaby, Sweden. While there, he traded Boy Scout memorabilia with Scouts from all over the World.

For his Eagle Service Project, Johnstone completed a renovation project of the Skofield boathouse for the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust. The historic boathouse located on tidal land needed restoration work of concrete columns and sills replaced, windows repaired and the building trim painted. The project falls in line with the beneficiary’s mission to “conserve-in perpetuity the open space, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, historic buildings, and other special places which help to define Harpswell’s natural and cultural heritage and character.”

The boat house is now stable to withstand the tides, is more accessible, and has a fresher appearance. The Harpswell Heritage Land Trust is pleased with the results of Johnstone’s efforts.

He attends Mt. Ararat High School and will graduate in June. Johnstone plays tenor sax in the band, is on the tennis team and is a member of the Interact Club. He is the recipient of the 2012 Brunswick Rotary Club Award for Community Service and plans to attend Carleton University in Ottawa in Ontario to major in public affairs and policy management.

For more information on Troop 202, contact Scoutmaster Garey Hartley at 504-1744.