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Boy Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank

Posted on January 28, 2010January 28, 2010 by Staff

The Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America has announced that 414 young men earned their Eagle Scout Award in 2009. That is a 9 percent increase over 2008’s total of 380. Earning the rank of Eagle is scouting’s highest achievement.

This year, Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 100th anniversary and more young men than ever are earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The National Council average for young men achieving Eagle Scout is 5 percent; the Occoneechee Council average is 6.4 percent.

To achieve the rank, a scout must earn 21 merit badges, including 12 that are required. He also must design a Leadership Service Project and lead his fellow scouts in carrying out that project.

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