59 Eagle Scout Projects beautified outdoor spaces, rejuvenated community sites and created accessibility structures.
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Press Release –
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — The Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America hosted hundreds of attendees this year to honor the accomplishments of the 2024 Eagle Scout Class at the annual Gathering of Eagles.
Co-presenting sponsors Synovus Bank and EPB were proud to support the work of these outstanding young people across the Tennessee Valley.
The 2024 Eagle Scout Class contributed nearly 10,000 hours of service to their local communities through 59 different projects. This Eagle Scout class is especially exciting as it is just the 4th in the history of the Cherokee Area Council that includes young women among its recipients.
Top awards were given to three youth for Eagle Scout Projects of the year:
· Shane Boyd of Jasper, TN for his project at Fiery Gizzard Trail conducting trail conservation and constructing a bridge at a location over a mile down the trail.
· Grady Pitts of Signal Mountain, TN for his project at East Lake Salvation Army Library revitalizing and installing all new Library Bookcases.
· Cooper Hampton of Lafayette, GA for his project at Summerville Montessori Schools completely revitalizing their playground with interactive and educational elements.
The Cherokee Area Council also awarded the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award to adult Eagle Scout Clay Watson. This award honors lifetime achievement of Eagle Scouts for their positive actions reflected by accomplishments and devotion to their local community, state, and nation.
Adult volunteers and Scout leaders including Tim Knight, Leslie Miller, and Jim Morgan received the Silver Beaver Award, given for outstanding volunteerism to the local Council.
J.J. Jerman was honored with the Council’s first Alumni of the Year award for his tireless efforts to promote reengagement of Scouting Alumni across the region.
This dinner served as the Council’s largest, and most important, recognition event for local Scouts and adult volunteers. The event was held on Dec. 3 at the Westin in downtown Chattanooga, the event featured Jed Mescon as Master of Ceremonies with congratulatory remarks from officials with US Senators Blackburn and Hagerty.
About the Cherokee Area Council:
The Cherokee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (Scouting America) has served youth throughout Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia since 1915. Participants enjoy year-round programs focused on:
o Outdoor experiences and unplugged, fun-filled activities
o Environment to make new, high-character friends
o Safe space for kids to take risks and foster independence
o Family fun and quality time together
o Path to confidence and real-world skills
o Develop leadership, teamwork, and self-reliance
All local Scouting alumni and interested community members are invited to sign up to receive notices and updates about local Scouting by visiting scoutanooga.com and completing the form at the bottom of the page.
