SPRINGFIELD — Connor J. Etheridge, 16, of Springfield recently received his Eagle badge.

Connor is the son of Steve and Sandy (Lootens) Etheridge of Springfield. He is the grandson of Shirley and Raymond Lootens of Manlius, and Bonnie and Dave Etheridge of Ohio.

Connor belongs to Troop 97. His unit sponsor is Sugar Creek United Methodist Church, and his unit leader is Bob Tregoning. He was an assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader and chaplain’s aide. His national Scout activities included hiking the Grand Canyon in June 2009. He was in Order of the Arrow and has earned 25 merit badges. He is affiliated with the Blessed Sacrament Church. He is a junior at Sacred Heart Griffin School.