The Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Boy Scout in America. The road which leads toward this rank is long and hard. There may be road blocks and obstacles that try to halt the completion of the rank. Time may run short. But the those who possess strong will and desire will complete the journey and prove they are worthy of the Eagle Rank.  Melrose Troop 68 has several Scouts who have earned this distinction. This page is dedicated to one of them, his accomplishments, and to all Eagle Scouts from across the country.

     
     Alex Kleinfehn began Scouting in April, 2004, when he joined Troop 68 in Melrose, Minnesota. He stayed active in Scouting until his eighteenth birthday on August 10, 2009. Alex was a member of the Wolves and the Gorilla Patrols during his years as a Boy Scout. He has served as patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop chaplain aide and several other troop offices. Alex attended many troop activities, with some of his favorites including the Watchamagumee weekends, the weeks at Many Point Scout Camp, and his trip to Philmont Scout Ranch.
     Alex earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2009. He has earned 23 merit badges. He is the troop's eighteenth Eagle Scout. His Eagle project was to clean up two cemeteries in town, and reset and level many of the gravestones. His project included the help of dozens of people and took two weekends to accomplish.
     Alex graduated from Melrose High School in 2010. In addition to Scouting, Alex was a member of the high school tennis team.