Two VHHS students earn rank of Eagle Scout

Andrew Hudson and Ethan Owens both recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at Dawson Church Troop 83.

Hudson’s leadership roles in the troop included Patrol leader, Assistant Patrol leader, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide and Historian. He earned 21 merit badges, is a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned the Arrow of Light rank as a Cub Scout.

Hudson completed many high adventure trips, including Philmont and Sea Base.

For his Eagle Scout project, Hudson built mobile aluminum storage carts for the VHHS Marching Band to store and move instruments on and off transport trucks for away games.

Hudson is a junior at Vestavia Hills High School. He plays drums in the VHHS Band and is a member of the Dawson Memorial Baptist Church Jazz Band.

Owens’ leadership roles in the Troop included Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Instructor, Troop Guide and Patrol Leader. He has earned 25 merit badges. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow and earned his Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts.

Owens completed many high adventure trips including Sea Base, Philmont and Northern Tier.

For his Eagle Scout project, Owens organized and built a prayer garden around an existing cross at the Lovelady Center with the help of fellow troop members.

Owens is completing his junior year at Vestavia Hills High School. He is in the Vestavia High School Band and Jazz Band and the Dawson Church Orchestra.

Hudson’s parents are Blake and Andrea Hudson, and Owens’ parents are Sabrina and Scott Owens.

Submitted by Marilyn Henry.