MCFARLAND — Caleb Michael Laney, a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Monroe, earned his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony May 1 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
His pastor, Father Benjamin Roberts (left), attended the ceremony. Also in attendance was Laney's uncle, Father Shawn O'Neal (right), pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Brevard.
Laney is the son of Mike and Laura Laney.
He has also been selected to represent the Diocese of Charlotte at the St. George Trek Philmont Scout Adventure this summer at the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Laney also received the St. Timothy Award from the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry last year.
— Photo provided by Father Benjamin Roberts