Becoming an eagle scout
Eagle is the highest rank in Scouting and only about 5% of Scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouts from Stratham's Troop 185 are defying those odds. In the past 5 years,16 scouts have attained Eagle and an additional 3 are nearing completion of the requirements. Recent projects have included a bee house and a little Free Library at Stratham Memorial School Garden, a Smokey the Bear Fire Safety Sign at Stratham Hill Park, A Brick Patio at Wiggin Memorial Library, an outdoor sanctuary at Bethany Church, and bat houses at Stratham Hill Park.
The Significance of Eagle Scout
Being an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as this person enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. The award is a performance - based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Since 1912, more than 1.7 million Boy Scouts have earned the rank of Eagle. Beginning in February 2019, girls too will be eligible to attain the rank of Eagle Scout.
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To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Although many options are available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks—Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. To advance, a Scout must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges.
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The Path from Life Scout to Eagle Scout
Troop 185 Eagle Scout Information Sheet
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Guidelines for the Eagle Scout Service Project
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Eagle Scout Requirements (Workbook)
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Eagle Scout Application Submission Form
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Ideas for Eagle Scout Service Project Beneficiaries
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congratulations to our recent Troop 185 Eagle Scouts
channie
ellis
2022
Installed storage shelves and designed recognition signs, banners, stationary and portables for End 68 Hour of Hunger. Organized a food drive to fill shelves with food.
caeley
brown
2022
Designed and built mobile shelving and message board for Gather, a hunger relief organization. Filmed and edited promotional videos for their social media.
tyler
denton
2023
Built a 9/11 Memorial at the Stratham Fire Station with an original piece from the Twin Towers.
GINA
mulcahy
2023
Built an outdoor storage woodshed and expanded an outdoor wooded learning space by over 500sq feet at the Acorn School in Stratham.
Bryce
Sturtevant
2020
Enhanced an outdoor classroom at Acorn School by building bog bridges
Andrew berwanger 2021
Built a Wigwam at Great Bay Discovery Center.
Nicky
Denton
2020
Revitalized a Revolutionary War Hero's Gravesite at Stratham Hill Park
matt
sullivan
2020
Created plant identification boards at Camp Belknap for the nature program.
tommy lamar
2019
Cleared and designed a walking path through Stratham woods.
jake winslow
2019
Created a Little Free Library at Stratham Memorial School Community Garden
brandon
blood
2021
Refurbished the Sun Dial at the top of Stratham Hill Park
Evan
Driscoll
2022
Replaced antiquated basketball hoops at Stratham Hill Park and improved surrounding area with landscaping and painting.
dante
mulcahy
2021
Created a gaga ball pit behind Wiggin Memorial Library
Barrett Ellis
2019
Built a Bee Hotel at Stratham Memorial School Community Garden
Jesse Cote
2018
Built Carpenter Bee Traps and educational signs at Stratham Hill Park to protect wooden structures
jack haslam
2018
Rejuvenated a Prayer Path at Bethany Church in Greenland
Michael Berwanger
2018
Build an outdoor sign for the Austin17 House in Brentwood
tyler blood 2018
Created a Stratham Fair Volunteer Memorial at Stratham Hill Park
parker stead
2018
Built a new Dance Studio Room at the Austin17 House in Brentwood
Matthew eaton
2018
Installed a Stone Patio with fire pit at Bethany Church Youth Barn
EJ
Murphy
2018
Designed and built a Custom degu habitat for the NH SPCA
David
scamman
2018
Restored the Eagle Trail system at Statham Hill Park
