Eagle Scout Corner

Soaring with Eagles

What do astronauts James Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong; Olympic athlete Willie Banks; professional football player Jim Hill; director and producer Steven Spielberg; former President Gerald Ford; and TV anchor Walter Cronkite have in common? That's right, all of them were Eagle Scouts!

Only 5 percent of all Boy Scouts become Eagle Scouts. In order to do so, a Scout must earn 21 out of a possible 120 merit badges. Of this group, 12 are required. In addition to being in good company, Eagle Scouts are actively sought by colleges and businesses, and have access to a variety of local and national college scholarships through the Boy Scouts organization.

To learn more about how to soar with Eagles and become a part of this rare breed, check out the Denver Eagle Scout Association.

At the Executive Board Meeting on April 25th at the 2009 Scout Show, 44 Boy Scouts were recognized for earning a Silver Palm in 2008, an achievement that requires a Scout to be active for at least nine months and earning an additional 15 merit badges after earning the rank of Eagle Scout. View photo album here.

The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is reaching out to all Eagle Scouts for the Roll of Honor book. If you have not updated your information with NESA, please take a moment to call 1-866-753-3506. For more information, please read the NESA flyer.