Scout | Tenderfoot | Second Class | First Class | Star | Life | Eagle

I am the voice of the Eagle.

I speak for The Eagles whose summit you have struggled so hard to reach.

We remember well when you first came to the base of our mountain, and how you looked up with ambition and determination.

Pause for a moment, and look back over the trail you have climbed: Look back at the experiences you have encountered on your ascent. These experiences should not be forgotten. You should profit by making sure adverse experiences do not occur again. Experience is a valuable teacher if you heed its teachings.

We remember when you took your first steps upon the Boy Scout trail. With your first step you began to start living the Scout Oath and Law. You began to build yourself, physically, mentally, and morally. Your brother scouts then called you a Tenderfoot -- and they were right, for you were indeed a tenderfoot.

Tenderfoot Requirements

But not for long. For as you climbed, you soon reached the first ledge, and you were greeted by a large group of friendly Second Class Scouts.

Second Class Requirements

Some, like yourself, were stopping to catch their breath, before continuing along the trail. But you studied more, you worked harder, you continued your climb, and soon came to another ledge, the ledge where First Class Scouts dwell.

First Class Requirements

There you found a tempting green meadow close by a crystal clear stream, sparkling in sunshine. Many other scouts rested beside the murmuring waters. Here you were tempted to remain. Yes, you could have remained there to live in First Class glory, but your ambition stirred you on. We remember your advancement to Star Scout.

Star Scout Requirements

The trail from First Class to Star Rank was not as difficult as it had seemed. This spurred you on, and again you climbed further. But now the trail was steeper, and less traveled. Fewer Scouts seemed headed in your direction. You looked back and saw crowds below you. You looked up, and saw very few above. Yet, with the same determination as you started your climb, you continued up the trail. Soon, you earned the badge of Life Scout.

 
Life Scout Requirements

The Heart shaped badge of the Life Scout was placed on your uniform. You will always recall the thoughts in your heart at this moment, it has been experienced by all scouts reaching the ledge of Life: "Now I am close to the Eagle, I will carry on".

But the trail now grows tougher and fainter, many seem to falter along the way. The original principles of the Scout Oath and Law take on a fuller meaning. Your understanding of them was greater.

WE, the Eagles, have watched your character unfold and become more manly. We have watched your leadership ability expand into a valuable asset. We have watched your mind develop and your wisdom increase. Yes, We have watched all these things in you. And know that you are on the threshold of your goal. We welcome you, for you have done your climbing in a true scout like manner.

Eagle Scout Requirements

This is the voice of the EAGLE.