Zach Freund

Zach Freund, 18, of Connoquenessing Township, earned the rank of Eagle Scout Jan. 31 with Troop 19 of Meridian.

He is a senior at Butler High School and the son of Suzanne and Dave Freund.

For his Eagle Scout project, Freund built an octagonal gazebo at Meridian Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave.

Freund has been scouting for 12 years and has earned 32 merit badges. He served as senior patrol leader and chaplain among other leadership roles. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow with Ordeal distinction.

He will attend Marietta College and major in petroleum engineering to prepare for a career as a production engineer.