For three brothers in the Klein community, earning Scouting’s highest honor became an opportunity to give something meaningful back to the schools and programs that helped shape them.

Klein ISD graduate Ryder Nooyen and current students Ty and Dublin Nooyen each completed Eagle Scout service projects benefiting students across the district. Their work has strengthened agricultural science programs, supported environmental education and provided practical resources for young musicians.

The projects may look different, but together they tell a shared story of service, family and gratitude for the Klein ISD community.

A Family Commitment to Serving Klein ISD

The Nooyen brothers developed their projects through their involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, where they gained experience in planning, leadership, teamwork and community service.

Their mother, Judylynn Nooyen, is also a teacher at Theiss Elementary School and has seen firsthand how Klein ISD schools invest in students.

“As a teacher in Klein ISD, I see every day how much our schools invest in students,” Judylynn Nooyen said. “Through Scouting, my sons have learned that leadership includes giving back, and Klein ISD is where they have chosen to do that. Each project is their way of showing gratitude for the opportunities, support, and experiences they have received in this district.”

Each Eagle Scout project required the brothers to identify a community need, develop a plan, coordinate volunteers and complete work that would provide a lasting benefit.

Their combined efforts have supported Wunderlich Farm, Klein Oak FFA and the Krimmel Intermediate band program.

Ryder Nooyen Builds Goat Ramp at Wunderlich Farm

Ryder Nooyen completed his Eagle Scout project by constructing a goat ramp at Wunderlich Farm, a Klein ISD educational facility that offers students hands-on opportunities to learn about agriculture, livestock and local history.

The ramp improves livestock accessibility while supporting agricultural education activities for students who visit and work at the farm.

For Ryder, the experience became about more than completing a construction project.

“Going into this project, I thought I was just building a structure,” Ryder said. “By the end, I realized it was building me. The immense pride and gratitude I felt watching my troop and family work together to give back is a feeling I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”

His project created a useful addition to the farm while also demonstrating how student-led service can contribute directly to educational programs in the community.

Ty Nooyen Supports Agriculture and Wildlife Conservation

Ty Nooyen also focused his service on agricultural education and conservation.

He installed owl nesting boxes at Wunderlich Farm to support local wildlife and provide additional opportunities for environmental education. Nesting boxes can help students observe wildlife habitats and learn more about the role birds of prey play in the surrounding ecosystem.

Ty later completed his Eagle Scout project by building a chicken coop for Klein Oak FFA and a goat bracing ramp for agricultural science programs and student livestock projects.

These improvements give Klein Oak High School students practical resources as they learn animal care, livestock management and other skills connected to FFA and agricultural education.

Dublin Nooyen Creates Storage for Krimmel Intermediate Band

The youngest brother’s project brought the family’s commitment to service into the fine arts.

Dublin Nooyen designed and built a custom music storage cabinet for the Krimmel Intermediate band hall. The cabinet will help organize and protect instruments, supplies and equipment used by current and future band students.

“What I enjoyed most about building my Eagle Scout project was seeing something I created become useful for other students,” Dublin said. “It was important to me because serving my community and helping others is one of the best ways I can make a lasting impression.”

For students and educators, organized storage can make rehearsals and classroom activities run more smoothly while helping preserve valuable music equipment over time.

Three Projects With One Community Purpose

Although Ryder, Ty and Dublin each chose a different area of service, their projects share the same goal: improving Klein ISD programs for the students who will use them now and in the years ahead.

The projects also reflect the long-term lessons the brothers gained through Scouting and their connection to the schools, educators and organizations that supported them.

“These projects reflect the lessons our sons have learned through Scouting,” Judylynn Nooyen said. “They have developed an appreciation for the community, schools, and programs that have supported them, and they wanted to make a meaningful contribution in return.”

Their work is a reminder that community service does not always arrive through a large campaign or public initiative. Sometimes, it takes the form of a goat ramp, an owl nesting box, a chicken coop or a carefully built cabinet—practical projects that make daily learning a little easier for other students.

For the Nooyen family, the projects represent more than the completion of Eagle Scout requirements. They are lasting expressions of leadership, gratitude and pride in the Klein ISD community.

Ryder, Ty and Dublin Nooyen have each earned Scouting’s highest honor while leaving behind resources that will continue serving Klein ISD students and programs.

Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for more stories highlighting Klein ISD students, educators and families making a difference across the community.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.

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