Nicholas Mason, a member of Troop 7, has achieved Eagle Scout status. He has completed 23 merit badges and, with his troop, led the construction of a three-rail fence at the Knights of Columbus hall. Throughout his scouting career, he has received the Honor Scout Award, rapelled Columbia Gorge, become a certified BSA lifeguard and served as the captain’s first mate at Seabase camp in Florida. He was a senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, librarian and scribe and served in the Order of the Arrow for three years. He attended St. Aloysius High School and will attend Hinds Community College in Raymond. (Submitted photo)