Nicholas David Bruce Wall of Troop 777 in Tamaqua recently earned his Eagle Scout award.

Wall, who is entering his junior year at Tamaqua Area High School, is the son of Jesse and Lauren Wall of Walker Township.

For his Eagle Scout project, Wall built bat boxes and owl boxes for Owl Creek Reservoir and Walker Township Park. His Eagle Scout court of honor took place June 8 at Owl Creek Reservoir.

Wall has earned 126 of the 137 merit badges, and intends to become one of a select group of Scouts who have completed all 137 along with the Eagle Scout award.

During his time in Boy Scouts, Wall has served as a Den Chief, Chaplain Aide, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.

Outside of Scouts, he’s an honor student at Tamaqua Area High School taking advanced classes. He’s also member of the soccer, track and wrestling teams. He also participates in drama, marching band and concert band.

Wall is a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a certified lifeguard. He is also employed at Heisler’s Dairy Bar.