Tribute paid to late scoutmaster as eight young men become. Fourpercentsecondedition the roster of men who have earned the eagle scout award includes a u. In october, i received a yellow postcard in the mail from the national eagle scout association for the four percent directory. Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of. The official online store of the boy scouts of america. The list includes 39 eagle scouts, 25 life scouts, 14 star scouts, 26 first class scouts, 17 second class scouts, tenderfoot scouts, 3 explorers, 25 cub scouts, 10 webelos scouts, 1 kings scout, 2 wolf scouts, and 32 with unknown ranks, including 27 who were girl scouts. Dec 02, 2012 four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of eagle scouts. Perhaps this may be regarded as a failure, but in later life all of these will. The final ascent earning eagle scout rank eaglecoach.
No question about it, this is the steepest and toughest part of the eagle trail, which is why only an average of 4% of the scouts who start scouting become eagle scouts. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the. Jul 19, 2012 mike is an experienced scouter with an impressive resume of leadership. Four percent eagle scout history with images eagle. The extraordinary story of exceptional american youth by michael s. Boy scout troop 1760 is quite proud of these young men and their significant accomplishments. Four percent is much more than a simple history of the award in this centennial year of the eagle scout it is a significant contribution to what it means to be an eagle scout. There is wonderful book by michael malone, entitled four percent. Only 4 percent of people who join scouts make it and become eagle scouts, said spencer, 17, citing the statistic from michael s. Popular scouting books meet your next favorite book.
Aug 29, 2014 ballad of an eagle scout 2014 personalized presentation for eagle coh so beautiful. They value perseverance, discipline, motivation, leadership, accountability, and achievement. As of 2014, requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating scout spirit, leadership. This isnt a bad statistic considering 50% of cub scouts dont go on to become boy scouts including this author. Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also the. A handbook for instruction in good citizenship by robert badenpowell, boy scout handbook by boy scouts of. The designation eagle scout was founded over one hundred years ago.
Boy scouts of america uses four primary programs to achieve its aims in scouting. The bsa was founded in 1910, and since then, about 110 million americans participated in bsa programs at some time in their lives. Since it was first awarded to arthur rose eldred on august 21, 1912, eagle scout has been earned by more than two million youth. Malones book, four percent, about the 100 year history of eagle scouts in the bsa. Eden prairie family now has 4 eagle scouts wcco cbs. Eden prairie family now has 4 eagle scouts wcco cbs minnesota. Jun 03, 2017 four percent make eagle scout, of all boy scouts, justin said. Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the most important, but least celebrated. Another critical responsibility of an eagle scout is service. Join nesa join nesa about nesa the national eagle scout association nesa helps eagle scouts stay in touch with scouting and hear positive stories about how scouting transforms the lives of youth through developing their leadership skills, character, citizenship, and physical fitness. Eagle scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the scouts bsa program of the boy scouts of america bsa. All three of the astronauts who died in the apollo 1 fire, four of the seven who died in the challenger launch explosion, and five of the seven who died in the columbia reentry explosion were scouts. What percentage of boy scouts reach the eagle scout rank in.
He was kind enough to send me an advance copy of four percent that will be available in august as an ebook and its the book of the eagle. Cub scouting is available to youth from kindergarten through fifth grade. Filled with vivid historic anecdotes, compelling profiles, and surprising facts, malone has brought to four percent the eye of a worldclass writer, the insider experience of being an eagle scout himself, and the objectivity of a career journalist, to produce the best book ever about americas eagles and perhaps even about boy scouting itself. Michael malone on eagle scouts and the four percent. Scoutbook news raleigh family boasts 7 eagle scouts. Scott released the expanded second edition of the awardwinning four percent at a breakfast celebrating eagle scouts at last months national annual meeting in. Three brothers become eagle scouts on same day and, no. Aug 02, 2012 so everybody probably wants to read michael s. The extraordinary story of exceptional american youth.
Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the most important, but least celebrated, movements in modern american history. Scouts bsa formerly boy scouts is the flagship program of the bsa for youth ages 11 to 18. Sep 17, 2012 interview with author mike malone about writing the eagle scout book, four percent, an engaging, inspiring, history of the award. Malone of forbes and abc, and a frequent contributor at pj media, drops by to talk about his. May 09, 2014 only four percent of scouts attain eagle scout, the highest rank of the boy scouts of america. Ballad of an eagle scout 2014 personalized presentation.
Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and the. Visit the four percent website for more information. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has. Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also the story of many eagles a president of the united states, dozens of astronauts including neil armstrong, medal of honor recipients, nobel prize winning scientists, authors, movie stars, titans of industry, senators, congressmen and governors, civil rights leaders, and community activists who have transformed the face of america over the last century. The story of uncommon youth in a century of american life. Eagle scout is the highest rank attainable in the scouts bsa program division of the boy scouts of america bsa. First man to walk on the moon during the apollo 11 mission july 20, 1969. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the most important, but least. Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of eagle. The boy scouts of america bsa colloquially, the boy scouts is the largest scouting organization and one of the largest youth organizations in the united states, with about 2. Dec 07, 2017 it is estimated that only 3% of boys soon to be girls too who start as cub scouts achieved the rank of eagle scout. Three brothers become eagle scouts on same day and, no, they.
Jul 31, 2012 with august 1st 2012 being the 100th anniversary of the boy scouts eagle scouting award, michael s. Nesa is also an outlet for alumni to network and collaborate with one. One hundred scouts from the eagle scout court of honor book by mark ray of any one hundred boys who become scouts, it must be confessed that thirty will drop out in their first year. I think having four of us go through is remarkable. Eagle scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the boy scouting program of the boy scouts of america bsa.
The post card is signed by ryan larson, crfe, nesa assocate director. The story of uncommon youth in a century of american life, only 4 percent of scouts have earned that rank since the boy. Second edition of four percent book packs in even more great. Needless to say, not many scouts ever attempted this badge during its fouryear existence and it is something of a miracle that nine scouts managed to earn it.
Four percent is more than just a history of the eagle scout rank, but also the story. The fourth obligation of an eagle scout is to be cheerful. Forbes and abc, and a frequent contributor here at pjm, drops by to talk about his newest book, four percent. Second edition of the mustread four percent now available. Book four percent 2nd ed javascript seems to be disabled in your browser.
Four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and. Malone, himself an eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one. So common, in fact, that it spawned an awesome book about eagle scouts called four percent. One of malones major contributions in this book is his discovery that. Ive read many other books about eagle scouts, but i learned more about the history of the rank and its requirements than all the other. Four percent eagle scout history truly awesome book. History and merits of scouting subject literature literature javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Malone, that details the historical timeline of the bsa and its place in american history. They received merit badges after meeting each requirement, and each.
Malone calls the eagle scout award the phd of boyhood and now with scouts bsa, the phd. More than three million youth have become eagle scouts. Ballad of an eagle scout 2014 personalized presentation for. The book four percent is one of the most complete histories of the boy scouts of america ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of eagle scouts. Michael malone on the eagle scouts and the four percent. Malone called four percent the story of uncommon youth in a century of american life.