(ROCKWALL, TX – May 12, 2015) The rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America is a very special honor; it takes perseverance, integrity and strength. My journey to becoming an Eagle was an interesting one and you will soon find out why. One of the best-known requirements is to conduct an Eagle […]
ROCKWALL, TX (March 20, 2015) Austin Cory, 18, of Troop 690 recently completed his Eagle Scout Project – a 55-foot-long mountain bike obstacle course at Squabble Creek Trail in Rockwall which has positively turned into an exciting challenge for local mountain bikers frequenting the area. Austin, who attends Rockwall High School, worked together with his […]
ROCKWALL,TX. (December 1, 2014) Service to others is an important part of the Boy Scout Oath: “… to help other people at all times.” Each year tens of thousands of young men strive to achieve the coveted Eagle Scout rank by applying character, citizenship, and Scouting values in their daily lives. Only about 6% achieve […]
HEATH, TX. (August 5, 2014) Logan Dennis Peet was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout this Spring when his Eagle Court of Honor was held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Heath. The ceremony was conducted by Nigel McGregor, and his Honor Guard included Ethan Smith, Malachi Morrell, and Vance Christensen. […]
[HEATH – Sept. 12, 2013] Earning an Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America has always been quite an accomplishment for a young man and his parents. It requires a great deal of hard work, discipline and a comparatively few Boy Scouts actually ever achieve the rank. So it is absolutely remarkable when […]
(February 20, 2013) Earning 36 merit badges each from the Boy Scouts of America, two Garland High School students have not only achieved the organization’s highest rank for boys aged 11-17—they’ve exceeded it. Casey Cooley and Hunter Merriman now hold the rank of Eagle Scout Silver Palm. Cooley, a senior, and Merriman, a freshman, both […]
(February 3, 2013) Eagle Scout candidate Will Senecal Jr. of St. Patrick Church Troop 719 Circle 10 Council recently coordinated a project to build two raised garden beds to help those who are mobility impaired start and care for herbs at the Audelia Road Library. The project will ask members of the community to grow one […]
(November 30, 2012) Congratulations to Trinity Christian Academy freshman Chase Rea of Dallas for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Chase is a member of Boy Scout Troop 82. He was honored at an Eagle Scout ceremony earlier this month. Troop 82 was chartered on March 1, 1995. More than 5,000 Scouts have been members, […]
(Rockwall) September 5, 2012 – The YMCA, as many people know, promotes Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. One way that we work toward these goals is by creating partnerships in the community that focus on our common purpose. Recently we had a young man, Andrew Kirfman, who is working to earn his Eagle […]
Scout Jay Pultorak lends a ‘helping hand’ (Rockwall) July 11, 2012 – Working on his Eagle Scout project, Jay Pultorak (in background) and Scouts and leaders from various area troops – Duane Saputa, Cade Whitson, Connor Davis and Matthew Wright – performed car maintenance on vehicles such as oil changes, topping off fluids and inspections […]