Congrats, Scouts! Austin Maketa earns Eagle Scout award

OAK RIDGE – Austin Meketa, 15, a member of Oak Ridge Troop 139, was recently promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Austin is a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and recently completed National Youth Leadership Training. During his years of Scouting he has accumulated 72 merit badges.

For his Eagle project, Austin built a gaga ball pit for Oak Ridge United Methodist Church.

The son of Matthew and Krista Meketa, Austin lives in Oak Ridge and is homeschooled.

Austin would like to thank his family, friends, and fellow Scouts for their support throughout his years of Scouting. Also, he offered a special thank you to former Scoutmaster and project advisor Mr. Needham and current Scoutmaster Mr. Golladay for their help with his Eagle project.