Hometown: Williamsburg Teen Earns Eagle Scout Award
Adam Watson during his Eagle Scout ceremony. Pictured with his father Del. Mike Watson (right) and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (left).
Williamsburg resident Adam B. Watson, the son of state Del. Mike Watson, earned the highest advancement award from the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout Award.
Watson, a member of Troop 103 chartered by Williamsburg United Methodist Church, joined about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank. His parents and scoutmaster, as well as his family and friends, attended an event recognizing this achievement Jan. 13. U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman was on hand to present Watson a flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol.
Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community, church, or synagogue-related service project to earn an Eagle. Watson built a dog agility course for the Heritage Humane Society as his service project. He designed and built the course that allows dogs to exercise while it also helps stimulate their minds.
Watson joins other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, among them former President Gerald R. Ford Jr., astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, cinematographer Steven Spielberg, entrepreneur and current mayor of the City of New York Michael Bloomberg, and former C.I.A director Robert Gates.
Posted by Desiree Parker
on January 18, 2013. Filed under Hometown.
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David Chin
January 18, 2013 at 11:05 am
Welcome to the Ranks, Adam. I am so proud that the BSA continues to prepare and present to society young men of character, integrity and leadership. You will be amazed of how your achievement will distinguish you well into your professional careers and adulthood. Be Prepared! DavidRChin.