ASHEVILLE — John Harwell, of Asheville, has been named an Eagle Scout, the highest advancement award of the Boy Scouts of America.

A member of Troop 3 of the Daniel Boone Council, Harwell is a senior at Asheville High. He constructed a bridge in the Alexander Mountain Bike Park as his Eagle service project.

Harwell is the son of Rebecca and Lee Harwell, of Asheville.

Approximately 5 percent of Boy Scouts attain the Eagle rank, which requires the candidate to earn 21 merit badges and complete a community service project.

Note: Article from Asheville Citizen-Times.com

John Harwell's Personal Bests - according to NCRunners.com

1500 Meter Run - 4:07.04
1600 Meter Run - 4:20.29
Two Mile Run - 9:28.96
Long Jump - 16-4
Triple Jump - 36-4
1000 Meter Run - 2:37.67
One Mile Run - 4:29.00
- 16:09.84
800 Meter Run - 2:01.84
500 Meter Dash - 1:12.00
3000 Meter Run - 8:53.46
5000 Meter Run - 15:47.00
3200 Meter Run - 9:37.40