WATERVILLE — Samuel Dale Fegel of Troop 417 was presented his Eagle Scout medal July 29 during a ceremony at the Waterville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Son of Dale and Lauralee Fegel of Winslow, he is the second Fegel to earn the Eagle distinction with Troop 417. His brother Walter was presented his Eagle rank in December 2019 and served as master of ceremonies at his brother’s ceremony. Sam Fegel passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review in December 2019, but the ceremony was delayed because of COVID-19.

Fegel’s Eagle Scout project took place on the Messalonskee Stream Trails near Messalonskee schools. He organized a team to build a bridge and 10 fairy houses, repair benches, blaze a trail and clean graffiti.

“I gathered my friends and family and we were able to complete all of the work in two days,” he said, according to a news release from Charles Mahaleris, Kennebec Valley District vice chair. “Planning the project and organizing everything took much longer.”

In all, 183 total hours were spent on the project, which was a benefit to his school and community. Roger Crouse, former scoutmaster of Troop 417, said, “Sam continues to internalize and demonstrate his commitment to the principals of the Scout Law and the noblest qualities of an Eagle Scout. Sam’s kindness, friendship, and perseverance will be the foundation he builds upon as he continues to grow and serve his family, community, friends, and God. We are proud of all he has accomplished.”

Sam is a sophomore at Messalonskee High School in Oakland, where he is a member of the track and cross country teams.