PRESORTED STANDARD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWNAN, GA PERMIT # 1
MarkeTplace
COMPLIMENTARY EDITIONEDITION COMPLIMENTARY
S
am Maxwell of Sharpsburg, a senior at Landmark Christian School, has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Scouting organization. Since its inception in 1911, only 4 percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process, according to a press release from the school. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads and manages. Maxwell joined Scouting in second grade as a Cub Scout. After crossover to Boy Scouts, he began working towards the Eagle rank when joining Troop 181 in Peachtree City in 2014.
Achieving Eagle Scout takes perseverance, skill and commitment, the release stated. After progressing through the six ranks from Scout to Life and completing 25 Merit Badges, he started his Eagle Scout project, which took approximately a year from initial planning to the final build. His project included the construction of a Gaga Ball pit for St. Paul Lutheran School, where he attended elementary and middle school. They expressed a need for more purposeful play areas, and so together they chose the Gaga Pit. This play option was specifically chosen for the middle school students, who had typically outgrown the existing playground. After months of planning, approvals and fund-
Building + Home Improvement Products at Wholesale Prices 3 Haynie Street Newnan, GA 30263 www.shopwholesaleexpo.com
EAGLE SCOUT . 5
PHOTO COURTESY LANDMARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Fellow Scouts help Sam Maxwell build a Gaga Ball pit for St. Paul Lutheran School.
SPECIALIZING IN...
404-965-2993 Open to the Public
Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
advertise@newnan.com
news@newnan.com
Inside and Out
NTH STAFF REPORTS
The deadline is March 3rd... reserve your space early by emailing:
EAT, SHOP, SAVE.
HOME
Landmark senior earns Eagle Scout rank
ESTABLISHED 2019
Your
THE NEWNAN TIMES-HERALD | NTHMEDIA
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Special Section in The Newnan Times-Herald on Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
FEBRUARY 17, 2021