Autobell Car Wash Inc., based in Charlotte, recently awarded 121 employees its 2012 academic scholarships toward the college or university of their choice, with this year’s gifts totaling $95,500. This year’s local recipients are:

•  Matt Pierce of Apex will attend Liberty University.

•  Elliott Clayton of Fuquay-Varina will attend East Carolina University.

•  Hunter Ekin of Fuquay-Varina will attend N.C. State University.

•  Carrie Knoernschild of Fuquay-Varina will attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

•  Cory Walker of Fuquay-Varina will attend Wake Tech. Community College.

Brothers earn Eagle Scout ranks

Ben and Alex Klavon have earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouting.

For his Eagle Scout Project, Alex landscaped and renovated the library courtyard at St. Mary Magdalene’s Catholic School in Apex. The courtyard is now available to students and teachers for quiet meditation.

For his Eagle Scout Project, Ben designed and developed a plan for wooden benches, plants and mulch outside areas also at St. Mary Magdalene’s Catholic School.

Both Eagle Scouts are the sons of Claudia and David Klavon and graduates of Cardinal Gibbons High School. They are members of Boy Scout Troop 316 in Apex.

Cary student earns Eagle Scout rank

James R. Stevens of Cary has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts on June 13.

For his Eagle project, Stevens planned and led the construction and installation of three bluebird houses and one butterfly house for the town of Cary’s Bond Park, at the boat house area. These will provide new habitats and enhance community awareness of bluebirds and butterflies.

Stevens is the son of James and Patience Stevens and a junior at Apex High School. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 200 at First United Methodist Church in Cary.

Compiled by staff writer Michelle Ferencak