Whiz Kids: Ten Area Scouts Attain Eagle Rank in 2010

In 2010, 10 local-area Boy Scouts from Troop 160 attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Each of the scouts has completed at least 21 merit badges and a significant community service project. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts. The troop meets on Wednesdays at Franklin Middle School in Chantilly.

The Troop 160 scouts who earned the Eagle rank are:

• David South, son of John and Nayle South of Oak Hill. Eagle project: created outdoor study area at Franklin Middle School.
• Patrick Moynahan, son of Paddy and Karen Moynahan of Herndon. Eagle project: organized blood drive for Inova.
• Thomas Braudaway, son of Wesley and Kerin Braudaway of Oak Hill. Eagle project: built shed for Oakton High School band.
• Evan Girdis, son of Tim and Vicki Girdis of Oak Hill. Eagle project: made renovations and housing improvements to housing units at Reston Interfaith.
• Henry Noonan II, son of Henry and Carmen Noonan formerly of Oak Hill. Eagle project: organized blood drive for American Red Cross.
• Benjamin Braudaway, son of Wesley and Kerin Braudaway of Oak Hill. Eagle project: created significant gravel walkway at Oakton High School.
• Michael Anderson II, son of Michael and Paula Anderson of Oak Hill. Eagle project: built bridges in Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park.
• Daniel Monaco, son of Michael and Nadine Monaco of Herndon. Eagle project: build cement barriers to secure dog runs for Humane Society of Fairfax County.
• Benjamin Zimmerman, son of David and Denna Zimmerman of Oak Hill. Eagle project: organized blood drive for Inova.
• John Rowley, son of Todd and Susan Rowley of Fairfax. Eagle project: built outdoor chapel and classroom for St. Veronica's Catholic School.

* Information submitted by Patch reader Nadine Monaco.