Congratulations new District Eagle Scouts

Nicholas Jackson Ogburn age 14, son of Darien and Tracey Ogburn of Grayson, Georgia has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank on Oct 28, 2017. Nicholas is a member of Troop 56 chartered by Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church and is a Freshman at Grayson High School

Nicholas’ Eagle Project involved installing approximately 450 feet of mulched pathways connecting an upper, difficult to access, parking lot to his churches main facility; building a second set of concrete and railroad tie steps to better facilitate this connection; and extending a concrete sidewalk from the parking lot to an existing sidewalk. He also created garden beds at each pathway intersection to beautify the area and make it an appealing place to park. Lastly, he installed a berm to create a natural barrier between the parking area and green space.

Nicholas has earned 22 merit badges and has served his troop as Chaplain's Aide, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader. Nicholas is a very involved member of Grace New Hope Church. He is a LUG Head, mentoring and teaching a group of 6th-grade students; an audio/video volunteer in children's ministry; and an active member of True North (high school ministry). He has been involved with inline hockey since he was in second grade and has grown to be a leader on the hockey rink. He is also a top student in his high school class and an involved member of various clubs including the Environmental Science Club and FCA.

 Liam wilkie age 15, son of Hearher Phillips of Dacula, Georgia has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank on Sep 23, 2017. Liam is a member of Troop 576 chartered by Prospect UMC and is a sophomore at Central Gwinnett High School.

For his Eagle Project Liam painted a life size chess board and purchased pieces that were 2 ft. tall to be used at Dacula elementary school. The school has a large chess club, which Liam was a member when attended there. The board was painted in between the two gyms, and the children love using it for more then just chess.

Liam has earned 40 merit badges and has served his troop as Asst. Patrol leader, Librarian and Quartermaster. Liam is the third generation of scouts in his family. His father, Michael Wilkie of Blissfield, MI, is an Eagle scout and his grandfather, Ed Wilkie, is a Silver Buffalo recipient. His mother, Heather Phillips, is a Wood Badger, Assistant Scoutmaster and merit badge counselor for Troop 576. Liam plans to graduate high school and attend college to obtain his Aerospace Engineering degree. 

Aidan Samuel Wallace age 18 son of Steven and Kelli Wallace of Lawrenceville, Georgia has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank on Aug 26, 2017. Aidan is a member of Troop 575 chartered by McKendree United Methodist Church and is a Senior at Collins Hill High School.

For his Eagle project, Aidan designed and completed installation of bird identification signs at the Mill Creek Nature Center. He earned 27 merit badges and served his troop as SPL, Asst SPL and Troop Guide.

Jacob Todd age 18, son of Gennie and Rob Todd of Johns Creek, Georgia has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank on Mar 25, 2017. Jacob is a member of Troop 521 chartered by the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and is a Senior at Collins Hill HS.

For his Eagle Project, Jacob Created a nature trail for the Four Season Montessori School. 

Alexander Watson age 17 son of Ned and Christa Watson of Sugar Hill has earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was awarded the Eagle Scout Rank on August 26, 2017. Nicholas is a member of Troop 513 and is a Senior at North Gwinnett High School.

Eagle project description: Wheelchair Accessible planters for Garden Therapy at the Benton House Senior Living Home.

Nicholas has earned 26 merit badges and served as his troop's Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and OA Rep.

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