Falcon 93,
I do not mean this with any disrespect but why 'make' a youth the Senior Patrol Leader? Why not allow the experienced youth, your Star Scout, to act as a Troop Guide for a short period of time until the other scouts gain more experience. The newer scouts can then elect their Patrol Leader and be a scout run troop (patrol). I know this is a controversial subject but the SPL is supposed to be elected by the scouts and not dependent on who has the highest rank.