Local Troop 75 recently had eight seniors become Eagle Scouts, with a Feb. 14 ceremony highlighting their achievements.
Pranay Subramanian, Mason O’Sullivan, Brady Kawahara, Garrett Cai, Neel Gupta, Sanay Jiandani, Hrithik Mallireddy and Edward Yu were honored by being given the highest rank possible in the Scouts BSA program.
Pranay Subramanian: Pranay is 17 and a senior at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino. He is passionate about research and hands-on community service, spending his time as a volunteer at Redwood Hospice. He has spent his summers in the Philippines leading healthcare outreach for Indigenous communities and conducting research on parasitic infections. Pranay plans to study Microbiology and Indigenous Studies on the pre-med path. Pranay led the design and construction of four new bookcases for the Moffett Field Historical Society museum as part of its effort to renovate its library, according to the Feb. 14 program. The library houses important records and books recounting the innovation that took place at the base, and tells the story of the importance of the Bay Area in the progression of aviation science. Each bookcase consists of three adjustable shelves and a mantle piece for the display of different plane models. Pranay led a team of 39 dedicated scouts and adult volunteers with a total of nearly 300 hours of planning, designing and construction to complete the project.
Mason O’Sullivan: Mason is 18 and a senior at Mountain View High School with a passion for learning and community service. He is a member of the National Honor Society at school and Scouting’s Order of the Arrow, and regularly volunteers with Grassroots Ecology. Through his outdoor adventures in Scouting and his work restoring local ecosystems, Mason has developed an interest in environmental science and political science. Mason led the design and construction of two solar-powered microshelters for his Eagle Scout project in partnership with the nonprofit Simply Shelter, addressing the needs of unhoused individuals in his community. These sturdy structures provide unhoused individuals with a safe place to store their belongings, sleep and seek protection from harsh weather. Each microshelter is equipped with a solar panel that generates enough electricity to power an interior light and charge a mobile phone. Mason led a team of 31 Scouts and adult volunteers, coordinating more than 400 hours of planning, design and hands-on construction to bring the project to completion.
Brady Kawahara: Brady Kawahara, a 17-year-old senior at St. Francis, focuses his studies on history and economics. Additionally, he is the co-founder and president of the Model United Nations club and serves as captain of the debate team. Brady earned 25 merit badges and completed National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). He served as Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and he was recognized as the 2025 Scout of the Year. His outdoor experience includes a 50-mile backpacking trek and 52 nights of camping. Brady’s Eagle Project significantly enhanced the appearance and safety of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose. The front-facing grounds were revitalized with decorative stone and retaining bricks to prevent soil erosion. Parking lot safety was improved by filling recessed islands with compacted decomposed granite to create a durable and level surface. Brady led a team of 37 Scouts and adult volunteers, totalling 179 volunteer hours to design and implement these changes. He raised $3,300 to fund the project.
Garrett Cai: Garrett is a 17-year-old senior at Homestead High School in Cupertino. He has served as Outdoor Ethics Guide, Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader/Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Outside of Scouting, Garrett is the president of Homestead’s math club, running activities at meetings and organizing competition teams for Homestead students. In college he is looking to major in mathematics. West Valley Community Services nonprofit helps provide basic living needs to low-income and unhoused individuals in the local community. For his project, Garrett constructed a large bulletin board in the main lobby so WVCS could put up flyers in several languages, as well as two small sliding door bulletin boards for use in offices. He also built magnetic whiteboards in the outdoor barn area so WVCS could put up their current food options and welcome visitors. Finally, he organized the closet in the office with stackable bins for easier access to items. Garrett led a team of 32 Scouts and adult volunteers, dedicating 397 hours to complete the project.
Neel Gupta: Neel is an 18-year-old senior at Mountain View High School in Mountain View. Neel has also been dedicated to community service through Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and through his involvement with local and high school community service organizations. At school, he is on the varsity baseball team and is part of the school’s Athletic Council. He will be studying biology in college and plans to pursue a career in medicine. For his Eagle Project, Neel refurbished and replaced the flooring of the community batting cage at Rosita Park. The Rosita Park Batting Cage is used by youth baseball leagues as a space where young players can improve their batting performance. Over the years, it had become worn down from the weather and use. Neel led a team of 24 Scouts and adult volunteers, dedicating over 151 hours to plan and refurbish the batting cage.
Sanay Jiandani: Sanay is a 17-year-old senior at St. Francis in Mountain View. Sanay has been a scout for seven years and has held the position of SPL. He has been on two 50-milers, and plans to go to Philmont this summer. Outside of scouting, Sanay remains an avid outdoor enthusiast and loves to camp, backpack and snowboard with friends. At school, he is a tutor and part of the track and field team. His hobbies include playing guitar, thrifting and listening to music. Sanay plans to study finance and environmental engineering in college. For his Eagle Project, Sanay repurposed a school bus into a mobile food pantry for Martha’s Kitchen in San Jose, where he volunteers regularly. It contains shelves, food warmers, and coolers to transport groceries and hot meals. He was inspired after seeing how people had to walk and take public transportation to reach the soup kitchen. The project involved fundraising $14,000 to cover the cost of the bus and other materials, designing special cabinetry, and mounting installations in the bus. Sanay coordinated a team of 52 scouts, friends and adult volunteers who contributed a total of 510 hours to plan, fundraise and renovate the vehicle. The mobile food pantry is currently being used to transport food from Martha’s Kitchen’s old location to its new one. In addition, a neighborhood-based food distribution program using the bus is scheduled to begin early this year.
Hrithik Mallireddy: Hrithik is a 17-year-old senior at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino. He is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and technology, dedicating his time to volunteering at El Camino Hospital and conducting bioengineering research. He recently published “The Weight of a Drop,” a book exploring the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence. Hrithik plans to study bioengineering to build medical solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. Hrithik led the renovation and organization of a storage shed for West Valley Community Services in Cupertino, which supports low-income and homeless families. The project involved cleaning and repairing a disorganized shed and building a custom organizer for 27-gallon totes to serve the needs of 10 households under the center’s care. Hrithik coordinated a team of 37 scouts, friends and adult volunteers who contributed a total of 282 hours to plan, build and reorganize the space. The project created a functional, efficient environment for distributing resources and hosting future community events.
Edward Yu: Edward is a 17-year-old senior at Homestead High School in Cupertino. He began his scouting journey in second grade as a cub scout in Pack 501. As part of Troop 75, he served as Troop Historian and Patrol Leader. He has completed 28 merit badges, earning the Bronze Palm which is awarded for each additional five merit badges completed beyond those required for Eagle rank. Beyond scouting, he has worked as a camp counselor and tutor. Edward plans to study business in college and pursue a career in finance.
There were two parts to Edward’s Eagle project:
Build two new picnic tables
Powerwash and refurbish six existing picnic tables
Deer Hollow Farm is a very popular destination for visitors of Rancho San Antonio Park, and also a popular destination for school trips and camps. The camps hosted there provide a fun and educational experience for students including close encounters with farm animals, exciting nature hikes, fun with new friends and plenty of arts and crafts projects. The picnic tables provide visitors and campers with a nice place to stop for a break, picnic or work on camp projects. Edward led a team of 33 Scouts and adult volunteers, dedicating more than 282 hours, and three work days to complete the project.
