The Boy Scout Troop 870 of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church recently held a ceremony for one of its newest Eagle Scout, Joseph Brown Jr.

Joseph is currently a junior at Northeast High School and studies electricity and motor control at the Center of Applied Technology North.

He began his Scouting adventure as a Tiger Scout in 1998 with Pack 773. After earning the Arrow of Light Award, he bridged over to Boy Scout Troop 414 at St. Jane Frances and, then as a Life Scout, he transferred to Troop 870.

Joseph has earned 21 merit badges and held several positions including assistant senior patrol leader and scribe.

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