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KHS students, William Badger, Samuel Young, and Clay Yeary received their Eagle Pins recently from the Boy Scouts of America. All three are seniors this year at Kennedale High School.{{more: continue …}}
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William and Samuel earned their Eagle rank through Troop 1233 in Forest Hill. Clay earned his with local Troop 35 in Kennedale.? ??
Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.?
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Williams ‘ service project involved creating an environment baskets to help prevent soil erosion at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery. Samuel’s service project was building storage shelves for Mission Arlington. Clay built a park bullentin board that he install at Kennedale Sonora Park.?highest rank in scouts …?
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Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. The designation “Eagle Scout” was founded over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process. The requirements necessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill.?
Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.
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Some famous Eagle? Scouts have included Gerald Ford – U.S. President, Neil Armstrong – First man on the moon, Willie Banks – Olympic track star, Sam Walton – Founder Wal-Mart, Steven Speilberg – Movie Producer, William Session – Former FBI Director, H. Ross Perot – Billionare business tycoon and Stephen Breyer – U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
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There are approximately 2.4 million boys and teens who participate in the scouting programs each year.??
