Sean Kennedy Hopkins was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank of Boy Scouts of America. He is a member of Troop 218, which is chartered by White Oak Volunteer Fire Department and meet at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4123 in Fredericksburg, VA. Sean’s scouting trail began seven years ago at the age of six when Cub Scout Pack 213 sent home a “Join Scouting” flyer with a picture of boys fishing. Needless to say, Sean has been “hooked” for life. Cub Scout Pack 213 is where he earned his Webelos Arrow of Light. Once Sean bridged from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, he immediately became the Patrol Leader for his new Boy Scout patrol within Troop 218. Soon thereafter, he attended Aquia District Bear Claw Training as a Patrol Leader. Sean has held several leadership positions within his Troop and currently, he is serving as the Troop Guide. Sean is very active and enthusiastic about scouting. He brings motivation to the younger Scouts and encourage them to do their best.
Sean has volunteered for numerous religious and community events, such as serving as an Acolyte for a year; participating in the yearly Rise for Hunger food packaging event; and volunteering at the annual Veteran’s Day meal, which serve local Veterans and First Responders, sponsored by St Matthias United Methodist Church in Fredericksburg, VA. In October 2018, he volunteered with Ellie’s Elves “Fill the Truck Hurricane Relief Efforts” to support the people in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence.
Sean’s Eagle Scout Service project involved preparing, building, and installing adjustable shelves for the Kiln room in the Art Classroom at Grafton Village Elementary School.
As Sean continues to grow and become of age, his dream is to be a commercial pilot of a major airline. Through hard work and dedication, he is determined to achieve this dream. He also has a passion for riding roller coasters. In 2019, Sean was accepted into the National Junior Honor Society. He also participates in sports as a member of the Stafford Orange Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Team, Dixon-Smith Middle School Basketball Team, and the Dixon-Smith Middle School Track and Field Team, where he placed 7th in the High Jump event during the 2019 Stafford All County Meet. Sean, also, received the Outstanding Dixon-Smith Middle School Musicianship Award in 2018. As a saxophone player, he received a Certificate of Achievement for participation in the Stafford County All County Band.
Sean is honored to have been awarded the Eagle Scout rank and will continue to be active in Troop 218 and his community.
