Sandy Springs Brothers Earn Eagle Scout Honors

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Christian Terrell and Ethan Terrell have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor bestowed upon any scout by Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 463. The two brothers attend Riverwood International Charter School (RICS), where Christian is a junior and Ethan is a sophomore.

Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men. Nationwide, only five percent of boys who start out in Scouting ever achieve this rank.

“This is an achievement that Christian and Ethan will carry with them for the rest of their lives,” said Scoutmaster Wayne Miller, Troop 463. “They made the most of their scouting experience by serving their community, taking active leadership roles in the troop and participating in two High Adventure week-long treks.”

Christian, 17, became the 216th Eagle Scout in the 52-year history of Troop 463. He served as Scorpion Patrol Leader, Scribe and Librarian for Troop 463 where he earned 25 merit badges. He was the troop’s Wilderness Pledge Guia while attending Philmont Scout Reservation. He also attended Sea Base in The Bahamas, Woodruff Scout Reservation for summer camps, and Bert Adams Scout Reservation for winter camps. He earned 25 merit badges.

For his service project, Christian replaced the long wooden bridge, restored the walking trail and the water feature in the Memorial Gardens at RICS -- a quiet place that honors fellow classmates who have passed away. He and his fellow Scouts volunteered 335 man-hours toward the project and he self-funded the purchase of supplies and materials.

Christian plays the violin in the RICS orchestra, is a member of Future Business Leaders of America and the Recycling Club. He has a part-time job at Publix and also volunteers his time running the audio board for school plays and stage productions.

Ethan, 16, is the 219th Eagle Scout in Troop 463 history. He held leadership roles in Troop 463 including Order of the Arrow, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Chaplain’s Aide. He was the troop’s Crew Leader at Philmont Scout Reservation, attended Sea Base in The Bahamas, Woodruff Scout Reservation for summer camps, and Bert Adams Scout Reservation for winter camps. He earned 24 merit badges.

For his service project, Ethan designed and built from scratch a beautiful mahogany trophy case to display the many awards belonging to the RICS band. He and his fellow Scouts volunteered 177 man-hours toward the project and he self-funded the purchase of supplies and materials.

Ethan is in the RICS Beta Club, Debate Club, on the Honor Roll, plays the French horn in the band and works part-time at Publix.

The Terrells are members of Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church where they are active in youth work and serve as acolytes. They are the sons of Todd and Leslie Terrell of Sandy Springs.

Eagle Court of Honor for the Terrells was held at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church on Monday, April 24.

Sandy Springs United Methodist Church has supported Boy Scout troops since 1941 starting with Troop 1 of Sandy Springs, which became Troop 236 in the 1950's. Troop 463 was chartered at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church on April 1, 1965, when Troop 236 became too large to meet on a single night.

Image via Todd Terrell