A recent Sunnyslope High School graduate will soon receive the prestigious ranking of Eagle Scout.

Ayrton Maguregui, 18, a recent Sunnyslope High School graduate, will receive the prestigious ranking of Eagle Scout on Dec. 4 (photo courtesy of Jose Maguregui).

Ayrton Maguregui, 18, of Sunnyslope is a member of Boy Scout Troop 513 and he will receive the ranking during his Court of Honor ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Moon Valley Park at 502 W. Coral Gables Drive.

A student at Phoenix College, Maguregui successfully finished his six-year tenure with the Boy Scouts after earning 24 merit badges, a testament to his hard work and achievements as a member in excellent standing. Jose Maguregui, Ayrton’s father, said his son learned useful skills that will help him find swift practical solutions to issues and he also participated in many challenging camping trips and adventures in the field.

For his Eagle Scout project, Ayrton collected school and personal supplies for Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa. He also served as a scribe and chaplain’s aide and took part in a 12-day experience at the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, a center for high adventure and training.

“I have learned the incredible importance of teamwork, hard work, discipline, humility, honesty, and respect towards others,” Ayrton said. “I think these values are the main building blocks to the type of leadership our community and the world need today.”

To learn more about the Grand Canyon Council, Boy Scouts of America, visit www.grandcanyonbsa.org.