Zachary Aase was recently presented the Eagle Scout Award from Troop 33 in DeKalb.

Eagle Scout is the highest advancement award presented by the Boy Scouts of America. Each year only 2 percent of all Scouts earn the award. Becoming an Eagle requires a minimum of 21 merit badges, service in leadership and conducting an Eagle Service Project demonstrating the ability to plan, develop and provide leadership.

Aase, a 2012 graduate of Sycamore High School, is a freshman at Southern Illinois University. He began Scouting as a Cub Scout in Pack 132, later bridging into Boy Scout Troop 33 at age 11. He earned 38 merit badges.