New Eagle Scouts
Mohammed Abuelem, 16, is the son of Dr. Tarek Abuelem and Dr. Shireen Khalaf of Little Rock. He is a member of Troop 12 in Little Rock at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. He assembled 100 first-aid and hygiene kits for Syrian refugees.
Hunter Carlton, 15, is the son of Stewart and Angie Carlton of Scott.
He is a member of Troop 18 in North Little Rock at First United Methodist Church. Hunter partnered with Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park and took the lead on researching, constructing and installing a primitive cedar log structure that supports Purple Martin houses.
Caleb Coletti, 18, is the son of Robert and Anne Coletti of Little Rock. He is a member of Troop 99 in Little Rock at Grace Church.
Caleb’s project benefited First Tee of Central Arkansas. Caleb built new signs and hand-carved and hand-painted plaques for each hole and the driving range.
Chandler Compton, 17, is the son of Tony and Patty Compton of Little Rock. He is a member of Troop 30 in Little Rock at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Chandler built a trail at Lake Nixon Summer Day Camp in Little Rock. The trail connected the main camp to a newly built chapel for campers.
Steven Ingels, 17, is the son of Steve and Pat Ingels of North Little Rock. He is a member of Troop 18 in North Little Rock at First United Methodist Church.
Steven built three concrete memorial benches for Old Liberty Cemetery near Cleveland, northeast of Russellville.
Michael Jones, 18, is the son of Jerry and Tabatha Jones of Craighead County. He is a member of Troop 890 at Brookland, northeast of Jonesboro. Michael built a sensory garden for special needs students at a Brookland school. It is tall enough to use with students in wheelchairs.
Wyatt Kernodle, 18, is the son of Glenn and Randi-Kaye Kernodle of Cabot. He is a member of Troop 201 in Cabot at Cabot Church of Christ. Wyatt coordinated, designed, and led a project to paint educational games on the blacktop area behind the school.
Jack Peterson, 17, is the son of Roy and Allyson Peterson of Little Rock. He is a member of Troop 30 in Little Rock at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Jack designed and constructed an open air chapel at Lake Nixon Outdoor Center in Little Rock.
Braden Pierce, 16, is the son of Donovan and Tammy Pierce of Mabelvale. He is a member of Troop 17 in Bryant at First United Methodist Church.
His project involved the construction of a recycling station, the replacement of recycling bins and the tear-down of a former aluminum recycle bin.
Sam Sellers, 18, is the son of Sam and Holly Sellers of Little Rock. He is a member of Troop 30 in Little Rock at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Sam raised a garden complex and outdoor classroom at The Anthony School in Little Rock.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette would like to recognize the accomplishments of new Eagle Scouts in Arkansas by publishing their profiles and pictures.
1. Submit the information requested on the profile sheet to 121 E. Capitol Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72201.
2. Enclose with this form the picture of the Eagle Scout you wish published. Clear head shots and glossy (not matte) finish are best. Photos cannot be returned. Photos may be e-mailed (high resolution, please) to Aquila Jackson at ajackson@arkansasonline.com.