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Courts of honor, boards of review and service projects that took months of planning. Scouters wrote about the journey to Eagle from every angle, from the first rank advancement to the speech at the ceremony.
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An Eagle Scout from Wisconsin who built an elementary school playground for his service project and another from South Carolina who wants to be an astrophysicist are the recipients of major scholarships from the National Eagle Scout Association. The young men were honored this morning at NESA's popular Americanism Breakfast at the BSA's annual meeting.
Glenn A. Adams ended each of his quarterly columns for Eagles' Call magazine the same way: "from the Eagle trail." How appropriate, because for eight years as president of the National Eagle Scout Association, he has led the way as countless Scouts took the trail toward Scouting's highest honor.
Round up your friends in Scouting, fill up a bowl of your favorite popcorn and find a cozy spot on the couch, Scouts, because the National Geographic Channel is debuting a documentary featuring the 38th U.S. President that you won’t want to miss!
When Richard Nixon resigned as president in 1974, the United States was in turmoil. It needed a leader. It needed a man of character to right the ship. It needed an Eagle Scout. A new documentary on the National Geographic Channel highlights Gerald R.
Sam Charles received several congratulatory letters when he became an Eagle Scout last year - from astronauts, politicians and coaches. But only one came from the man who dreamed up Jon Snow, Arya Stark and Tyrion Lannister. Yes, the letter Sam received from author George R.
Isaiah Knox, not pictured in the group photo above, is the 12th Starkville High School Eagle Scout in this year's class. With all due respect to the Yellow Jackets that are their high school's mascot, 2016 is the year of the Eagles in Starkville, Miss.
About 6 percent of eligible Scouts become Eagle Scouts - a rare, impressive feat. Rarer still is the Hornaday Award, earned by just 0.001 percent of Scouts and Venturers. It's among the rarest awards in Scouting; each year, only about 12 young people earn one.
When a famous Hollywood actor calls your good turn "an example of excellence and a source of pride for your community," you know it's a good day. Seems like Illinois Eagle Scout Tristin Budzyn-Barker has had nothing but good days recently.
Eagle Scout K’Von Jackson was one of just 25 Illinois residents to receive the Governor's Volunteer Service Award earlier this month.
Scout Landon D. shares plans to finish his Eagle project before college. (Photo Credit: ESPN) Landon D. is a talented young man. He’s one of the top-rated offensive tackles in the country, he graduated from high school early, and he could even get a head-start in his classes at Florida State University.
If you were reading this blog last December, you probably read the article I wrote about my "Eagle Project". It is not an Eagle project in the normal use of the term. I am too old to be working on my Eagle Scout requirements, after all.
Josh Hart, whose Villanova Wildcats captured the 2016 NCAA Championship in dramatic fashion, is an Eagle Scout.
Scouts grow older as the years go by, yet the principles and skills they learn from the Boy Scouts of America stick with them for a lifetime, keeping them Prepared. For Life. Years of emergency prep training came rushing back to 34-year-old Eagle Scout John Sidlinger as he jumped to help a woman trapped inside…
There is just something wonderful about sitting around a fire, enjoying time with friends and family, sharing stories, laughter, and, if you’re lucky, a delicious meal cooked over that fire. It’s an experience many Scouts know well, and something they look forward to as part of the millions of collective nights Scouts camp each year.
On National Signing Day, Landon Dickerson said — on live TV — that rather than enroll in college early he would work on his Eagle Scout service project.
Mason Wells, an Eagle Scout from Utah, was injured in Tuesday's deadly bombings in Brussels.
What’s the key to having a leg up on the competition for job searches or college applications? According to a four-generation family of Eagle Scouts from the Michigan Crossroads Council , the answer is clear – it’s the “Eagle Scout edge”. Scouting has played a significant role in the accomplishments of John T., his father, sons and…
This week's batch of 18 includes a firefighter wall of honor, a dog park, a beautiful new fire pit and more incredible Eagle projects.
An Eagle candidate from Texas has completed an impressive Eagle Scout service project to benefit the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas.
Many young men may be improperly recording their Eagle Scout service hours completed on projects, one volunteer says.
Eagle Scout saves lives on Everest By Aaron Derr Photographs courtesy of the Moniz family and Damian Benegas Matt Moniz, a 17-year-old Eagle Scout from Troop 171 in Boulder, Colorado, stood near the base camp of Mount Everest in the country of Nepal, watching a wall of snow, ice and rock tumble toward him.
Eagle Scout David Hunt is collections manager for physical anthropology at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
**Updated for 2017** Eagle Scouts with a thirst for adventure and discovery have the opportunity to travel the world and dive into a field of interest by applying to the National Eagle Scout Association’s World Explorers Program . The World Explorers Program pairs extraordinary Eagles with world-class researchers at sites around the globe.
Eagle Scouts are getting older. In 1949, the average age of Eagle Scouts was 14.6 years. In 2015, that number was 17.34 years old.
Scouting has a great story to tell — not just about where we have been, but also about our strategy for bringing new adventures to more young people across the nation. Next week, we’ll do just that when I join 10 Scouting delegates for our annual Report to the Nation journey to Washington, D.C.
Once again, Utah takes the crown. No state produced more Eagle Scouts in 2015 than Utah. Here's the full list, 1 to 50.
Eagle Scouts age 18 and older can apply for a chance to join world-class researchers across the globe in the NESA World Explorers Program.
Let's look at the Eagle Scout Class of 2015 by the numbers, including average age, a state-by-state breakdown and the number of service hours recorded.
81-year-old Harry Persons Jr. salutes longtime friend Jim Scarbrough after receiving the Eagle Scout award. (Photo credit: Karen Murphy/Times-Enterprise) Sixty-three years have passed since one man completed the requirements toward earning the Eagle Scout rank his teenage self worked so hard to achieve.
Eagle Scout Harrison Gibson was three weeks into a trip to Nepal when the earthquake hit. What happened next showcases the best of Scouting values.
Charter J. will officially receive the Eagle Scout award at his Court of Honor ceremony on Feb. 21. (Photo credit: Woodbury Bulletin) Earning the Eagle Scout rank isn’t the first challenge Charter J. of the Northern Star Council has encountered in his life.
Eagle Scout Landon Labuskes is one of just 12 students in the world to get a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Calculus exam.
When Ben Linkous, an Eagle Scout from Troop 417 in Gulf Breeze, Florida, participated in the Eco-Adventure program at Florida Sea Base , he was amazed at the fish, coral and other marine life that he saw. What could he do, he thought, to bring a similar experience to his own community?
You can imagine Eagle Scout Joseph's surprise when he opened an envelope to reveal a letter from NBA superstar LeBron James.
Denver Broncos players Matt Paradis and Aaron Brewer, both Eagle Scouts, now own another impressive title: Super Bowl champions.
NESA’s online community is about to change in a great way and you and your fellow Eagles are going to love the new features you’ll be able to use to stay connected. The associate director for the Scouting Alumni Association, Ryan Larson has the details on this exciting move, as well as a video to…
Earlier this week we told you about one Eagle Scout on the Denver Broncos lineup. Turns out there is another.
Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show on CBS, wrote an awesome congratulatory letter to an Eagle Scout. In it, he hints at his thoughts about Scouting.
Do you have an inventive idea that could help your local NESA committee assist aspiring Eagle Scouts? NESA has a project for you! Each year the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) will award service grants to local council NESA committees by region to provide service to their communities and Scouting.
When the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers kick off Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016, an Eagle Scout will be among the starters.
One Eagle Scout from the Grand Canyon Council is going above and beyond to help kids in his community’s foster care system with an Eagle Scout project that’s providing essentials and comfort to children in need. For several months, Giovanni B.
Eagle Scout Tim K. was honored with the Eagle Scout rank after completing a project to honor his community’s first casualty of the Vietnam War. (Photo credit: Ginger Brashinger, Daily Southtown) Eagle Scout Tim K. of the Pathway to Adventure Council is the first Scout to earn Scouting’s highest rank in his troop – but that’s…
When a Scout earns the Eagle Scout award, he’s among a very rare group of Scouts who have reached Scouting’s highest achievement. But when twins earn Eagle – they’re among an even more unique set of rare birds. Both Liam and Carrington C.
Is your Cub Scout ready for college? Probably not just yet – but your older Boy Scout is! Ok, ok, we can’t say for certain your high school senior is feeling 100% ready about leaving the nest in the fall, but according to one Eagle Scout in college, Scouting definitely gives kids a leg up when…
Boy Scout Thaddeus L., who would have been 18 this year, died in a plane crash Nov. 14, 2009. (Photo credit: Cape May County Herald) Six years ago, 12-year-old Boy Scout Thaddeus L., and his father died when their private airplane crashed shortly after ascending from the Woodbine Municipal Airport.
17-year-old Ryan R. of the Baltimore Area Council formally receives the Eagle Scout rank during his Court of Honor ceremony. (Photo credit: Carroll County Times) “I think he would be very proud,” Ryan R., said at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor according to the Carroll County Times .
Robert Dick Douglas Jr., who won a trip to Africa in a Boys' Life contest, flew with Amelia Earhart and was the longest-serving Eagle Scout ever, has died.
2015 was an incredible year for Scouting Wire. The first Scouting website of its kind, Scouting Wire launched in March of this year to be every volunteer and employee’s one-stop-shop for Boy Scouts of America program updates, leadership news, training, recruiting, fundraising, Scouting success stories and more.
Eagle Scout Logan S. prepares a plane for liftoff at the Bobby Chain regional airport. (Photo submitted to the Hattiesburg American) When Logan S. earned the Eagle Scout rank at age 15, it was clear he would reach incredible heights.
Each year, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) welcomes Boy Scout troops to the USNA STEM Merit Badge Jamboree. Members of USNA’s chapter of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) share their expertise with troops during an adventure-packed weekend. The upcoming jamboree is scheduled for January 15-17, 2016, and attendance is expected to be huge.
