Vestavia Hills resident, Chelsea High student awarded Eagle Scout

Kevin Michael Bryant, of Boy Scout Troop 83, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on September 10, 2015. Troop 83 is sponsored by Dawson Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama.  Bryant has been involved in scouting for 11 years beginning as a Cub Scout in Pack 352 at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, where he earned the Arrow of Light award.  

On his way to the rank of Eagle Scout, Bryant earned a total of 31 merit badges, though only 21 merit badges are required to obtain the rank. Within the troop, he held the positions of Scribe, Historian, Librarian and Senior Patrol Leader.  

For his Eagle Scout leadership project, Bryant chose to revitalize and improve a portion of the amphitheater at Covenant Presbyterian Church.  This project included clearing out, cleaning up and improving an area with new shrubbery behind and beside the outdoor amphitheater.  After raising over $1,000, Bryant coordinated the efforts of 15 scouts and adults in completing this project in July 2015. 

A senior at Chelsea High School, Bryant will be graduating in May 2016 and plans to attend Shelton State Community College.  While at Chelsea High, Bryant was inducted into the National Beta Club and the National Technical Honor Society.  At Shelton State, he plans to enroll in the Industrial Electronics Technology program and participate in the Mechatronics partnership with Mercedes Benz U.S. International. Bryant is the son of Michael and Ellen Bryant of Vestavia Hills and is an active member of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church. 

– Submitted by Ellen Bryant.