Riverview Teen Earns Eagle Honors

Andrew McCorkle has made history. At least with Wesley Chapel’s Boy Scout Troop 2 he has. He’ll go down in that organization’s books as its first-ever Eagle Scout.

The 18-year-old Riverview resident was awarded the honor during a July 26 ceremony at Atonement Lutheran Church.

“Rising from the ranks of Cub Scouts, Andrew progressively achieved rank and a total of 24 merit badges en route to his Eagle,” wrote Stephen Wheeler, Troop spokesman in an email. “An avid outdoorsman, Andrew has participated in numerous high-adventure activities, including hiking portions of the Appalachian Trail and earning the prestigious 50-Miler Award.”

As part of the Eagle requirements, McCorkle had to complete a community service project. He chose to plan, design and obtain donations to place two flag poles at Lithia Springs Regional Park in Hillsborough County, Wheeler added.

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