SCHERTZ, Texas - The 4th of July Jubilee in Schertz has always been something Kyle Dorsey and his family looked forward to attending.

What You Need To Know


  • 17-year-old Kyle Dorsey trying to attain Eagle Scout status

  • Is completing numerous community-oriented projects

  • Kyle has Asperger syndrome, schizoaffective disorder, and ADHD 

 

"We lay on the blanket and watch the fireworks. It was sort of like a tradition of ours," Kyle said. 

So, when he was approached about helping the city place 6,000 American flags across town as a way to soften the blow for everyone that would be missing the event, the 17-year old jumped at the chance.

"I weighed the options and this project would have a greater effect on the community," he said.

Kyle has been a Boy Scout for years and is in the process of attempting the daunting task of becoming an Eagle Scout - the highest achievement a Boy Scout can attain.

"It's not easy at all. The Eagle merit badges are the most hardest about it. Because it takes a lot of time to finish them," Kyle said. 

A monumental tasks for anyone, but Kyle has dealt with a lot more in his short life.

"Asperger's, schizoaffective disorder, mood disorder, and ADHD," said his mom, Tammy Karpowicz-Dorsey. "He's had a lot of challenges. You go back to why are we here? Why are we in the scouting program? It gives him an opportunity to be in situation where he learns to work with his peers."

Kyle has learned those skills and so much more. From being a child in special education, to becoming a child who just organized a massive community project, Kyle has soaked it all in. Troop leaders, role models and friends he's met along the way have all played a part. 

"Well, you go back to it. It takes a village and you have all these volunteers. It not just about him. It's about every one of us and the pride that we have," said Karpowicz-Dorsey.

Kyle agrees with that sentiment, but really feels as if one "villager" has stood out from the rest.​

"My mother. She's the one that pushes me to be a better version of myself. It gets challenging sometimes, but I respect her because I know she only wants what's best for me," Kyle said.

It's been a long road for Kyle, but it's obvious that the people around him made sure it's the right road.

"I keep pushing forward knowing that things will probably get better, and if not I consider these challenges to be God's way of testing me so that I can support my younger brothers as they grow up and they go through their challenges," he said.