Members of Boy Scout Troop 16 have been active in pursuing and attaining their Eagle Scout badges recently.

The Driver troop recently awarded scouting’s highest rank to two of its members. Senior Patrol Leader Caleb Parsons and Life Scout Harris Fischer became Eagle Scouts in ceremonies at Berea Christian Church and Beech Grove Methodist Church earlier this month.

Parsons has been Troop 16’s senior patrol leader for the past six months. His Eagle Scout project was to build a nature trail at Chippokes State Park in Surry. He has recently turned 18 and became an adult leader for his troop.

Fischer has been a Scout with Troop 16 for many years, serving in most leadership capacities, including assistant senior patrol leader. His Eagle Scout project was to install a fence and build benches in the Nansemond River High School baseball dugout.

Ethan M. Jones recently completed his Eagle Scout project by erecting an aluminum flagpole at Beech Grove Methodist Church.

Jones planned his project, estimated costs for site preparation and materials, assembled Troop 16 Scouts and leaders, and then over two weekends led his group to dig the hole, set the base in concrete and erect a 20-foot flagpole. Beech Grove contributed by installing a spotlight to illuminate the American flag at night.

After completing his project, Ethan placed a rock with a bronze plaque at the base of the flagpole.