Boy Scouts of Narragansett Achieve Scouting’s Highest Rank
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Scouts from the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be recognized for achieving Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout, at this year’s Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner.
270 Scouts from the Council have attained Eagle status this year.
The event will be held Tuesday, May 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Providence Marriott, in Providence, RI.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe ceremony’s guest speaker is Peter F. Neronha, United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. Neronha’s son Zachary, an Eagle Scout from Jamestown, RI, will be among the young men honored.
Before the ceremony, each of the Eagles to be honored will be matched and seated with an adult sponsor. The Scouts will have the opportunity to meet fellow Eagles and individuals who work in local industry or business.
A Significant Honor
“Becoming an Eagle Scout is a significant moment in a young man’s life,” said John Mosby, Scout Executive, of the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America. “It symbolizes a culmination of years of commitment and dedication.”
Only 4% of Scouts across the nation attain Eagle status each year. 10,000 of those Scouts are with the Narragansett Council. To become an Eagle, the Scouts must complete the five prior ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life. They have also earned a required minimum of 21 merit badges and have created and managed a service project.
“Most projects consist of more than 100 hours of work,” said Mosby. “They entail planning and developing a significant activity to help a community, religious center, or school. Projects range from organizing a blood drive to building a community walking trail.”
“We’re proud of what these Scouts were able to achieve, and their communities should be proud of them as well,” Mosby added.
About the Narragansett Council
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The Narragansett Council offers a program for boys and young men ages 6 to 21 and young women ages 14 to 21, serving over 12,000 in Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. For more information, please visit www.narragansettbsa.org.
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The data below reflects the 2012-13 academic year as provided by the Rhode Island Dept of Education. Values have been rounded to the nearest whole percent.
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