Eagle Scout aims to be secret agent someday

Mejia recently earned his Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America, the highest advancement level. To earn the rank, he served in a leadership position in his troop and organized a service project, among other qualifications. The 17-year-old enjoys forensic science and hopes to one day work for the CIA.
Name: Rubén Mejia
Age: 17
Grade: 12
School: Clear View Education Center, CCISD
Accomplishments: “I have built confidence while here at Clear View; I have grown as a person. I have also earned my Eagle Scout this year. That is something I am proud of.”
Favorite class: “Forensic science. I find it fun and interesting.”
Favorite thing to do after class: “I love being with my friends.”
Favorite song: “That’s a hard one. Let me check my playlist.”
Favorite TV show: “Even though it is not on anymore, I really liked ‘Chuck.’ ”
Favorite movie: “I love movies, all of them.”
Favorite book: “The Hunger Games”
Ambition: “I would like to be a clandestine agent in the CIA.”
From the principal: “Rubén has a desire to do a good job no matter what he is doing. Whether it is his Eagle Scout project or his schoolwork, he is diligent about what he does.” --Robert Branch