On Jan. 31, Jordan Fizer of Conestoga continued his family's tradition when he officially became an Eagle Scout. Jordan, a senior at Solanco High School and a member of Scouts BSA Troop 146, is the youngest of four brothers to achieve the highest rank in the program, which he earned by fulfilling a variety of requirements including a service project. For his project, Jordan installed a bike repair station in October on the Enola Low Grade Trail.

Jordan's idea for the project was inspired by his love for mountain biking. The Fizer's home lies adjacent to an access point to the trail, which Jordan realized would make a perfect location for a bike repair station. In the beginning stages of his project, he reached out to friends, family members and local businesses to garner fundraising support. With several small donations that totaled around $1,200, Jordan was able to purchase the materials required for the task, including concrete, mulch, a bike rack and a bike pump.

After acquiring the needed supplies, Jordan enlisted the help of fellow Troop 146 members and Scout leaders to construct the repair station. The members of the group worked together to dig holes, pour cement, lay mulch and install tools to allow trail riders to fix flat tires and make minor repairs to their bikes. Once the project was completed, Jordan presented it to the board of review so he could be officially recognized as an Eagle Scout.

The Fizer family has been heavily involved with Scouts for many years; in addition to Jordan's three older brothers, who achieved the Eagle Scout rank, his parents have both served as den leaders. Jordan's father, James, continues to serve as a leader for Troop 146. "Jordan has been involved with Scouts since the day he was born. We brought him to every meeting," James said.

As both Jordan's father and a troop leader, James said that he has watched Jordan grow through the program and acquire important life skills that will serve him for the rest of his life. As a Scout, Jordan has gained experience in public speaking, being able to approach people on personal and professional levels and leading others. Jordan is currently studying at Lancaster County Career & Technology Center and works for Harnish Electric Service in Quarryville. "He's applying everything that he's learned through Scouts, and he is excelling," James said.

In addition to Jordan and his brothers' becoming a convocation of Eagle Scouts, Jordan is a part of another rare occurrence in the Scouting world. Of the six Scouts who made up Jordan's den when he first joined in 2011, five are either already Eagle Scouts or well on their way. James said that he plans to continue to serve as a leader for Troop 146 until each young man earns his rank. "My goal is to bring my boys and Jordan's den all the way through," James said.