Hampton sophomore earns Eagle Scout award

Matthew Zegar of Hampton earned Boy Scouting’s highest rank when he successfully completed the Eagle Scout Board of Review on Dec. 23.

The son of Robert and Nancy Zegar, he led a team of youth and adult volunteers in constructing and installing a dog agility course in Seville Park in Ross Township. The course, consisting of ramps, stairs, jumps and a tunnel will provide a place for residents to train and exercise their dogs. No dog park exists in or near the park so the addition of the agility course will be a welcome addition to the area. With more and more families becoming pet owners throughout the pandemic, having a facility like the one constructed by Zegar and his team will go a long way in keeping a happy and healthy family pet.

A sophomore at Hampton High School, Zegar has no concrete plans for secondary education. He does know how much Scouting has influenced his life, including following his brother’s footsteps to the rank of Eagle Scout. He credits his time and leadership opportunities in Scouting as a member of Troop 17 in the Japeechen District for his many interests in the outdoors and leadership skills.