On Tuesday evening friends, family and local dignitaries gathered at Christ Lutheran Church in Jim Thorpe to watch Boy Scout Troop 555 honor number 56 in its long line of Eagle Scouts.

Logan Ryan Farnell, son of Jeff and Kathi Farnell of Penn Forest Township was celebrated for his accomplishments during his years of scouting.Last September, Farnell unveiled his project at the township's recreation park on Route 903. Farnell installed two flagpoles, landscaped and added lighting to complete his requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout.Ray Attewell, scoutmaster for Troop 555, spoke of Farnell's maturity and unique ability to mentor younger Scouts. Attewell said that it was this ability that earned Farnell the nickname "Dr. Phil."Farnell invited Christopher Holub, his high school history teacher, who is a fellow Eagle Scout and friend, to be master of ceremonies for the occasion.Holub said he was flattered by Farnell's honoring him in such a manner and told Farnell and the other Scouts present that the honor court is something they will always remember."This made me think back to my own honor court," said Holub. "It actually made me very emotional to think about it. It is so special."Holub spoke of the many times he has spent with Farnell since Farnell first had him as a teacher in 10th grade."He has taken every class I teach, we have been on class outings together and have spent much time talking and getting to know each other," Holub said. "We have shared so much, including a friendship that will last long after high school. Being an Eagle Scout is something else we will share now."Rick Tweed of the Penn Forest Township Recreation Advisory Committee also spoke at the ceremony. Tweed thanked Farnell for choosing the park for his project and said that people have told him that seeing the flags lit at night brings them comfort.Farnell received resolutions from the state House of Representatives, presented by Rep. Doyle Heffley's office, and from the Carbon County Commissioners, which was presented by Commissioner Thomas Gerhard.Farnell chose to present two mentor pins."Scouts usually award one mentor pin," said Farnell. "You can give out as many as you like actually, but the more you give the less special they are. I decided I had to give two because both of these people mean that much to me."Farnell gave his first pin to Holub in recognition of the friendship and their shared love of history and collecting."He has become a real friend to me," Farnell said of Holub. "Talking and listening, being there for me when I need him, and just joking around as friends do.""This second pin I always knew who I would give it to - my grandfather, Warren Reiner," said Farnell. "For as long as I can remember, he has had a great influence on my life and I have always looked up to him. It is because of him that I have never needed to get a job where I work for someone. I work for myself buying and selling."So thank you Gramps for teaching me, helping me and for everything else you've ever done."Both men were surprised by the choice and expressed their gratitude for Farnell's recognition.Farnell is 18 and a senior at Jim Thorpe Area High School. He has a younger brother and sister, Mason and Ella. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Farnell Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Reiner.Farnell plans to continue his education and to get a degree in nursing.