Eldon Cummings to receive Eagle

Eldon Ray Cummings, 15, of Bellevue, will be awarded the rank of Eagle by the Boy Scouts of America. He will receive his award at a Court of Honor at 7 p.m. today at the LDS Church at 16035 Northup Way, Bellevue.

Eldon Ray Cummings, 15, of Bellevue, will be awarded the rank of Eagle by the Boy Scouts of America. He will receive his award at a Court of Honor at 7 p.m. today at the LDS Church at 16035 Northup Way, Bellevue.

Eldon, a member of Bellevue Troop 691, cleaned and painted the exterior of the Woodridge Swim Club building in the Woodridge neighborhood of Bellevue. He served his troop as Bugler, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader, and has earned 24 merit badges, three more than is required to attain the Eagle rank.

Eldon is a sophomore at Interlake High School where he is active in the Saints Marching Band and the Boys’ Swim Team. He is the son of Robert and Marie Cummings of Bellevue and grandson of Clifford and Anna Cummings of Bellevue.