Ben Jackson earns Eagle Scout rank

Ben Jackson, a member of Boy Scout Troop 320, earned his Eagle Rank in February and was presented his Eagle Scout badge at a Court of Honor Ceremony in June.

For his Eagle Scout Leadership Project, Ben created a lending library for the Avondale United Methodist Church branch of the Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) program. He led others in creating a special room. His team cleaned up and painted the room, assembled six bookshelves, and provided more than 200 donated books and puzzles. This enabled second graders to enjoy improving their reading skills and have the ability to take home books. Ben then donated more than $1,100 to STAIR to further their mission.

Ben has been involved with scouting since first grade, starting with Cub Scouts at Pack 63 at Canterbury United Methodist Church. He earned the Cub Scouts highest award, Arrow of Light, on his crossover to Troop 320 at Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. While at Troop 320, he earned 28 merit badges and the Bronze Palm, and he served as assistant senior patrol leader, quartermaster and other positions. In his scouting career, he sold more than $17,000 in popcorn to raise close to $12,000 in funds for the troop, the Vulcan District and the Greater Alabama Council.

Ben is a senior at Mountain Brook High School. He is involved in Youth Government, Debate and the Interact Club, and he is a member of the Mountain Brook Baptist Church Youth Choir. He is the son of Susan and Ben Jackson. He is the grandson of Marian and Bill Lindley of Decatur and Ivey Jackson of Mountain Brook.