Eagle Scout
noun
1
: a Boy Scout who has reached the highest level of achievement in scouting
2
: a straight-arrow and self-reliant man
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In high school, Jonathan became a competitive pole vaulter and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Amy Eskind, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Reese, 14, is repairing the well near the Silver Dollar Winery at 1937 Bedford Road by replacing a decaying roof and carefully cleaning the stonework for a project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2024
In the years since, more than 6,000 girls nationwide have attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024
Our focus on inclusion of all Scouts and leaders also correlates with a 7% rate of youth earning Eagle Scout status, up from historical averages of 2.5%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
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Amy Eskind, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Reese, 14, is repairing the well near the Silver Dollar Winery at 1937 Bedford Road by replacing a decaying roof and carefully cleaning the stonework for a project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2024
In the years since, more than 6,000 girls nationwide have attained the rank of Eagle Scout.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024
Our focus on inclusion of all Scouts and leaders also correlates with a 7% rate of youth earning Eagle Scout status, up from historical averages of 2.5%.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
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“Eagle Scout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eagle%20Scout. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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