Hartley earns Eagle Scout

Gaines Williams Hartley, a member of Boy Scout Troop 53, recently received Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank after completing all the requirements.

On his way to Eagle Scout, Hartley earned 22 merit badges and designed and completed a service project. During his time in Scouts, he served in several leadership positions including assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader and scribe. 

For his service project, he built two picnic tables and four benches for Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Center that were placed at the Sullivan Center.

Hartley, the son of Cece and Kenny Hartley, joined Boy Scouts in spring 2008. He is a junior at Mountain Brook High School, where he is on the football team, and is an active member of the Canterbury United Methodist youth group. A Court of Honor will be held at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church to recognize Hartley’s Eagle Scout rank.