Davis Housman earns Eagle rank

Homewood resident Brian Davis Housman has earned the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Davis completed the requirements for Eagle Scout as a member of Troop 97 at Trinity United Methodist Church under the leadership of Scoutmaster Steve Lloyd. 

For his Eagle project, Davis built a set of backless benches and bluebird houses for the Lakeshore Foundation. The benches are easily accessible from both sides for hospital patients. Since Davis hung the bluebird houses, there has been an increase in bluebirds on the wooded campus, adding to its natural beauty. 

Davis began his scouting journey as a Tiger Cub with Pack 397 in 2006 and received the Arrow of Light as a Webelo 2. On his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, Davis served as den chief for Pack 397 as well as quartermaster, historian and patrol leader for Troop 97. Twice he led his patrol to victory during Troop 97’s Mafeking, a re-enactment of the founding of Boy Scouts, and he attended scout summer camp every year. Davis has participated in two high adventure trips, Sea Base and Northern Tier, has earned 37 merit badges, and has camped a total of 67 nights with Troop 97. 

A freshman at Homewood High School, Davis was undefeated at the number one position of the tennis team during the regular season. He is an active member of the Cathedral Church of the Advent, where he attends a weekly Bible study and serves as an acolyte. His future plans include working to earn several palms and supporting his two younger brothers in their scouting efforts. 

Davis is the son of Kevin and Leslie Housman and the grandson of Beverly and the late James K. Baker and Carmen and the late Charles L. Housman.