Five Scouts from Troop 45 were recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Eagle Scout rank is Scouting America’s highest achievable award. Only 7% of Scouts who enter the program ever earn Eagle.

Eagle represents a journey of personal growth, leadership development and community service. To earn Eagle Scout, Scouts must complete numerous requirements, including earning specific merit badges, demonstrating leadership within their troop, and completing an Eagle project.

The Boy Scouts of America, now officially named Scouting America, was introduced into the US in 1910 and is the country’s premier youth leadership organization. Its mission is based on developing character, citizenship and personal fitness in young people aged 11-17.