Hello, my name is Shane Files and I am from Boy Scout Troop 491 of Glendora, CA. I am currently a Life Scout and working towards my Eagle Scout Rank, which is the highest rank in Boy Scouts/Scouting America. I have been a part of scouts since the age of 5. I started my scout adventure in the fall of 2014 as a Tiger (Lions did not exist at that time). I was part of Pack 491 and then in 5th grade, I earned my Arrow of Light (highest rank in Cub Scouts) and bridged over to Troop 491 in February 2019. In theory, I have been taking part in scouts since my older brother, Logan, started scouts in 2016.

Part of my Eagle Scout requirement is to plan and execute a service project that benefits a school, church, or community. When St. Dorothy Catholic Church chartered my pack and troop, I used to help serve donuts monthly on Sundays after the masses. I also took part in Scout masses, whether I was bringing up the gifts, serving as an altar server, reading the prayer of the faithful, one of the readings, or even as the peace child. As a scout, I used to help clean up during the Oak Tree Festival at St. Dorothy School. In addition, I would help collect and distribute gifts to the needy through St. Dorothy Catholic School for Adopt a Family.

St. Dorothy Catholic School and Church have been a part of my life since my family moved to Glendora in 2009. I attended St. Dorothy School from my kindergarten year in 2013 until I graduated in 8th grade in 2022. I was regularly active in school, whether it be in athletics, arts, music, and Student Council. I ended my final year as Student Council President. I was also continually active in the church, from being an altar server, in the choir, a cantor, and as a thurifer. St. Dorothy School and Church have an incredibly special place in my life, and that is why I decided to have my Eagle Project done there.

My project is to renovate the lunch tables and benches at Anyta Doyle Building. There are around 22 tables and 44 benches that will be a part of this project. We will also renovate 2 tables and 4 benches that are in the TK & Kindergarten play area. My project will include sanding, varnishing, painting, and coating the tables so that they are fresh and clean for the students, and they will be safer for them as well. The parishioners at St. Dorothy also use these tables at certain events along with other scout troops. So, this will be beneficial to my former school, my current church, and the community. My goal is to start and complete my project this July.

Currently, I am entering my senior year at Western Christian High School, where I am on the baseball team and I am also in their Honors Hilltop Choir. During my spare time, I act in plays with Theatre Experience of Southern California in both Claremont and Pasadena.