As many of you know, I am Scouter and was active in Boy Scouting growing up, having earned the rank of Eagle in 1981. Only 2 Million young men earned the rank of Eagle Scout during its first 100 years of existence from 1912-2012. It gives me great pride to honor one of our readers today who earned his rank earlier this month and I can think of few better days to do it.
It takes years of dedication to complete the Trail to Eagle. To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, Joel had to:
-Earn 5 other ranks before attaining Eagle Scout
-Earn at least 21 Merit Badges (12 Eagle badges and 9 other badges)
-Master a wide variety of Scoutcraft skills including Camping, Fire-Building, First-Aid, Knot Tying and Lashing, Use of Map and Compass, Cooking over an open fire, and how to raise, lower and care for the American Flag
-Teach other Scouts these same skills
-Maintain Physical Fitness
-Hold numerous leadership positions
-Plan and supervise other Scouts in a service project to benefit his community
-And last, but most certainly not least, live by the Scout Oath and Law
These are all skills that will serve you well throughout your life.
On behalf of all SSD readers, I would like to congratulate Joel P, III and his proud family for this accomplishment. May you soar high.
