On Being an Eagle Scout
Becoming an Eagle Scout is a milestone to which many young men aspire, but few achieve. It is certainly a memory that has lasted a lifetime for me. I fondly remember my days at Highland Heights Methodist Church and my experiences as a member of Pack, Troop and Explorer Post 93, all sponsored by the church. Friendships made during those formative years are still alive today, and the life lessons learned through Scouting have been a profound influence on my personal and professional life. My first “real” job came as a result of being an Eagle Scout. As a college student with few credentials to put on my resume, I fell back on my Scouting achievements (Eagle, God & Country, Order of the Arrow) to enhance my qualifications. Applying for a highly competitive Graduate Assistantship at Texas A&M University, I needed a resume that would differentiate me from “the crowd”. Little did I know that the individual making the selection was a lifetime Scouter. He told me later th