Senior Luke Hunter, the son of Joey and Angela Hunter and an alumnus of St. Ann school, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in May 2024. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts BSA aims to develop leaders who cultivate a love of service through community volunteering, aligning closely with Jesuit’s cultivation of servant leadership as it forms Blue Jays into men for others.

To achieve the Eagle Scout rank, scouts must accumulate at least 21 merit badges in citizenship, family, personal responsibility, preparedness, physical fitness, and outdoor skills. Additionally they must plan, develop, and lead a service project—the Eagle Service Project—that demonstrates both leadership and a commitment to duty. After all requirements are fulfilled, scouts undergo it with a lengthy review process.

Hunter achieved the prestigious rank after earning 27 badges. For his Eagle Service Project, he led a group of scouts in enhancing a trail at Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. The team cleared, cleaned, and laid gravel along the trail, improving its safety and accessibility for public enjoyment. At Jesuit, Hunter is a member of the cross country and track teams and serves as a Eucharistic minister. Additionally, he has contributed as an altar server for St. Ann Parish. Hunter plans to pursue a degree in business.