Distinguished Finalist

Alex Marck, 18, of Freeport, Ill., a senior at Aquin Catholic Junior/Senior High School, raised $35,000 to support his Eagle Scout project to build a picnic pavilion at Little Cubs Field in Freeport. Alex, who sought in-kind donations and sponsored a dinner and sports auction to raise the funds, also worked with the local government on building plans, secured a volunteer force to help build, and led the entire project from start to finish.