Three St. Mark scouts earn Eagle

Recently, three members of Boy Scout Troop 007, based at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. 

For his Eagle project, Alexander Toole created a new hiking trail for Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve. The former trail was in poor condition and use had been discontinued due to its steep incline. Alexander is a senior at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. He is the son of Ann and Kirk Toole of Pelham.

Christopher Brock created a fire pit at St. Mark the Evangelist Church for his project. The pit provides a location for church members to fellowship and socialize with their church family. Christopher is a junior at Spain Park High School. He is the son of Lee Anne Adams and the grandson of JoAnn and David Brock of Hoover.

For his project, Joseph Price marked a 5-kilometer trail at Heardmont Park. The park is used for area schools to run races during the cross-country season. Joseph is a senior at Oak Mountain High School. He is the son of John and Michelle Price of Inverness.