Council ranks Martin top of Eagle Scout class

Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America recognized Eagle Scout Garrett Martin of Troop 631 in the Black Fox District as recipient of the Walter R. Courtenay Award.

This award is presented annually to two of the most outstanding new Eagle Scouts in the Middle Tennessee area. Steven Bobo of Troop 103 in the Duck River District was the other recipient. The award included the presentation of an engraved plaque and a monetary scholarship to be used to further their education.

These young men were honored as the top of the Eagle Scout class during the Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Program with Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell as host. They were among a record 292 new Eagle Scouts being recognized from the 37 county area served by the Middle Tennessee Council.

“The Walter R. Courtenay Eagle Scout Award was named in honor of Dr. Courtenay, longtime pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Nashville and an avid supporter of Scouting,” said David Garrett, Boy Scout executive board member. “It recognizes the very best in Scouting. These two young men have demonstrated great Eagle Scout achievement.”

Kelly McVey is scoutmaster of Troop 631.