Eagle Scout Journey

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For four years, I made no visible progress on the project. So close to the end, having completed all steps to Eagle Scout besides this one, I had lost determination; I needed to get it back. My eighteenth birthday was speedily approaching, making a deadline. Hating the thought of failing when so close to the end in the back of my mind, I began seeking assistance to figure out what I needed to do. I turned to trusted people for help. I revised a new plan and began working on a project at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. My journey began again, and I took the next step by meeting with a worker from the Botanical Gardens. After a discussion, he and I decided that I would make two benches for the garden since most of their visitor were elderly who,

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Eagle Scout A Hero's Journey

irreversible, so I decided to stand on my own feet and craft a mark for myself. With maturity, perseverance and the ability to delay gratification along with the desire to serve others, I committed to the journey to become an Eagle Scout. I proudly became an Eagle Scout at age sixteen. My journey to Eagle was one of commitment, good ethics and exemplary citizenship as I grew to become who I am today, a trustworthy leader and a person of integrity. I am extremely proud of having dealt with my home situation…

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Personal Narrative: My Eagle Scout Court Of Honor

friends, and Boy Scout troop, celebrating your long awaited achievement of reaching the highest rank in Boy Scouts. For me, that day was October 12, 2014, the day of my Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Standing up on that stage, I recollected the completed journey, and how I had changed. I joined Cub Scouts while in the fourth grade. From the onset of my scouting career, I heard about the goal that every Boy Scout sets for himself, but only about 5% ever reach: the Eagle Scout rank. Scouts and leaders alike…

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Personal Narrative: My Experience At The Naval Academy

I have had several experiences that have helped contribute to my character and integrity. One in particular is my journey as an Eagle Scout. In the beginning we focused on basic principles. These principles are something that I had to memorize, but eventually became more than words in a book. They became a way of life. The Scout Law has 12 points, describing what a person should be everyday, at all times. By striving to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous…

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Damon Flowers: A Hero's Journey To Cry

and grew up in Amarillo with his parents Gary and Cathy Flowers. He played soccer and other sports including, football, wrestling, and skiing. One of his personal goals was to become an Eagle Scout where he learned many life lessons, which helped him on his hero’s journey. It was his goal to become an Eagle Scout and he had many experiences along the way. He worked various jobs through college and after college before starting two businesses of his own. Damon Flowers didn’t have a lot of friends…

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Shelby Inquiry and Research Essay

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