Two members of West Hartford’s Boy Scout Troop 44 were honored with their Eagle Scout awards on Jan. 15, 2025.

David O’Connor with his parents Stephanie Bottino and Tom O’Connor. Courtesy photo

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Boy Scout Troop 44, which meets at the Universalist Church of West Hartford, proudly announced that two members have reached the rank of Eagle Scout.

Jackson Bouvier and David O’Connor were both honored in a ceremony on Jan. 15, and received their awards, Troop Committee Chairperson Rich Bouvier said.

Just 5% of all Scouts attain the Eagle rank. To earn the rank of Eagle, each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community, church, or synagogue-related service project.

Jackson Bouvier’s Eagle Project consisted of designing, raising funds, purchasing materials, and leading a team of Scouts, friends, and adult volunteers in rebuilding an elevated walk way and bridge in the Spice Bush Swamp, as well as revitalizing walking trails.

Dave Hubbard, Scott Wattel and JJ Safryn removing the old bridge structure. Courtesy photo

Pen Pincus, Scott Wattel and Jackson Bouvier installing new boards on the new bridge structure. Courtesy photo

David O’Connor’s Eagle Project consisted of designing, raising funds, purchasing materials and leading a team of Scouts, friends, and adult volunteers in repairing the Town of West Hartford’s portable miniature golf course that is housed at Cornerstone Pool.

Aiden Strong, Mason Xue, Ben Pincus and Hao Chen Zhang painting the roof of a mini golf course hole. Courtesy photo

Mason Xue and Hao Chen Zhang repairing rotten wood of one of the mini golf holes. Courtesy photo

If you are interested in joining Boy Scout Troop 44, please reach out to Scoutmaster Ben Safryn: [email protected].

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