Published: November 19, 2008 02:44 pm      

12 Scouts to be awarded the Eagle rank

Ada — Twelve area scouts will be awarded the rank of Eagle at a special ceremony in Ada Sunday.

The prestigious Eagle Scout rank is being presented to 12 members of Troop 4, First Christian Church Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. The presentation ceremony will be held at First Christian Church located at the intersection of 13th and Broadway and is open to the public.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. The following scouts will be presented awards.

John Balch, son of Stan and Marilyn Balch, is a sophomore at Ada High School. His Eagle service project was the construction of two benches for the passenger loading area at Southwest Church of Christ. Balch is an active member of his church youth group.

Bradford Bonar, son of Bruce and Patti Bonar, is a junior home school student. His Eagle service project was repairing and painting soccer goals and picnic tables at Ada Boys and Girls Club. Bonar credits scouting with teaching him leadership skills.

Caleb Bonar, son of Bruce and Patti Bonar, is a sophomore home school student. His Eagle service project was painting curb stops and planting bulbs around Ada Boys and Girls Club building and soccer field. Bond said he has learned to accept responsibility through his scouting experiences.

Sheldon Bond, son of Pam Bond, is a senior at Byng High School. His Eagle service project was refurbishing the walls at a local church. Bond’s career goal is to become involved with family counseling.

Sean Linsley, son of Sue Linder-Linsley and Mike Linsley, is a junior at Crandall High School, Crandall Texas. He lived in Roff while a member of Troop 4. His Eagle Service project was the improvement of green practices (recycling) at Roff High School.

Alex Lyon, son of Steven Lyon and grandson of Bill and Jean Lyon, is a sophomore at Ada High School. His Eagle service project was cleaning and trimming the sidewalk and the access points to the City of Ada Walking/Bike Trail. Lyon is a member of the Ada High School Band and DECCA.

Steven Lyon, son of Steven Lyon and grandson of Bill and Jean Lyon, is a senior at Ada High School. His Eagle service project was painting a mural on the wall in the First Presbyterian Church. Lyon’s plans include military training with the Navy.

James Reynolds, son of Brad and Margaret Reynolds, is a junior at Ada High School. His Eagle service project was restoration of a sign marking the original site of the Collins Indian Institute. Reynolds is a member of the tennis team and the science club.

Edward Sallee, son of Eddie and Barbara Sallee, is a ninth grade student at Byng Junior High. His Eagle service project was cleaning and repainting the playground equipment at Byng Elementary School. Sallee is a member of the band and the tennis team.

Matthew Sellars, son of Larry and Misty Sellars, is a ninth grade student with ASTEC Charter High School.

His Eagle service project was painting a mural on the walls at Grace Christian Fellowship Church. Sellars works with the Salvation Army Adventure Corp and is a teacher’s aide at Grace Christian Fellowship Church.

James Tillison, son of Jim and Dawn Tillison, is a freshman at Ada Junior High School. His Eagle service project was sanding and repainting the metal rails along the City of Ada Walking/Bike Trail and the Ada City Tennis Courts. Tillison is a member of the varsity swim team.

Jacob Worcester, son of Barry and Pam Worcester, is a sophomore at Ada High School. His Eagle service project was planning and carrying out a party with refreshments and entertainment for the clients of Ada Senior Care Center.