El Paso High sophomore earns Eagle Scout designation
(EL PASO HIGH SCHOOL -- May 17, 2021) — An El Paso High sophomore this weekend achieved a task very few can claim: he became one of the 8 percent of Boy Scouts to earn the title of Eagle Scout. Jacob Halter received the designation during an awards ceremony this weekend at First Presbyterian Church.
Eagle Scout candidates must work their way through several ranks of scouting, earn at least 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community service project to earn their Eagle. Halter’s project was to build and install a new audio and visual station at his church, which will help improve services and prevent from possible theft or vandalism.
Church officials said Halter, who is a student in El Paso High’s dual-language and STEM magnet programs, is a worthy candidate for the Eagle Scout honor and that the improvements he spearheaded at the church will have a tremendous impact.
“In this pandemic world, this equipment is especially important to be able to stream services so all church members can have access,” said Pastor Neal Locke. “The new sound station will have a tremendous impact for years to come.”
Halter, the son of Christina Montoya-Halter and Bob Halter, also is active in the orchestra, National Honor Society and the baseball team.
“I want to thank everyone who helped make my Eagle project a reality,” he said. “I’m happy to give back to the church that has given me so many opportunities and inspired me to be a better person.”