Eight students from Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge earned the title of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting Program of the Boys Scouts of America.

They were required to earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate scout spirit through service and leadership. Each completed an extensive service project.

Senior Anthony Mecca, a resident of Glendale, collected food to replenish the pantry at Sacred Heart parish. He also collected toiletries and stuffed animals for a Franciscan hospital and orphanage in Honduras.

Sophomore Peter Mosconi, a resident of Park Slope, renovated the food pantry of Elohime Community Development Corporation in Richmond Hill.

Senior Robert Buzzard, a resident of West Brighton, S.I., established a fruit and vegetable stand which sold produce grown at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.

Senior Raj Patel, a resident of Rosebank, S.I., coordinated with fellow scouts, Staten Island veterans and Project Homefront to fold and package nearly 1,000 pocket-sized American flags to send to troops serving abroad.

Senior Robert Rowley, a resident of Dyker Heights, created a prayer garden and Stations of the Cross at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Kensington.

Junior Peter DiSalvo, a resident of Bay Ridge, restored Greenbelt Trail on Staten Island.

Junior Matthew Cappiello, a resident of Bay Ridge, executed a beautification and restoration of the outdoor garden area at Lutheran Augustana Center, an extended care and rehabilitation facility.

Senior Peter Acquafredda, a resident of Westerleigh, S.I., cataloged artifacts for the Noble Maritime Collection at historic Snug Harbor Cultural Center.