Lloyd Harrell III and Michael Meers, both of West Windsor, were named Eagle Scouts by Troop 40 on November 25. The awards were presented by Mayor Shing Fu Hsueh at an awards ceremony at the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. ##M:[more]##Although many options are available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks and a Boy Scout must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges, culminating with a special Eagle Scout project designed and executed by the scout.
Lloyd Harrell’s project was a collaborative effort with the Senior Center and the Emergency Medical Services Department of West Windsor. Lloyd raised money and enlisted volunteers to paint house numbers on the curbs of more than 100 homes in West Windsor to allow for improved response time by emergency services personnel. He worked with the department to map out areas in the town where homes are difficult to find, distributed flyers in the designated neighborhoods, and signed up residents at the Senior Center. He trained and grouped volunteers to get the job done.
In addition to scouting, Harrell played lacrosse for High School South, and was a Unity Day coordinator at the school for four years, responsible for fostering acceptance of mentally challenged students. Harrell is studying business at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
Michael Meers’ project was a renovation of a cluttered and water-damaged room in the Princeton United Methodist Church into an office for the Sunday School program. He raised money for the restoration and then recruited volunteers from within and outside the scouting program to carry out the project under his supervision to transform an unused storage area into a functional and comfortable office contributing greatly to church programs.
While at High School South, Meers earned four varsity letters for cross country and track. His academic honors include a National Merit Commendation, membership in the National Honor Society, and designation as an AP Scholar with Distinction. He is currently a freshman at Duke University.
