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By NITISH S. RELE - editor@khaasbaat.com

Tampa teen earns Eagle Scout honor


Mahesh Mistry

Mahesh Mistry, a member of Troop 148 in Tampa, became Eagle Scout on July 13 and had the ceremony on Oct. 3 at St Mark's Evangelistic Catholic Church.

The 14-year-old started as a Webelo scout in New York at age 9 and continued to scout after moving to Tampa. He earned 26 merit badges and held several leadership positions, including Den Chiefa and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.

For his Eagle project, he collected toys, games, stationery, books and money for the Children's Home Inc. in Tampa. He was assisted with his project by Troop 148, Pack 48, friends and family.

He is in the engineering magnet program at Middleton High. He represents his school in Robotics Team, Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics), Engineering Club and Science Team. He plans to pursue a career in mechanical engineering and architecture and he believes that this high honor will further him in his goals.

His parents are Harshad and Usha Mistry.


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