Positively Topeka Dot Com

Patrick Towle, a member of the Christ the King Parish in Topeka and Boy Scout Troop 11 received his Eagle Scout at the Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, August 30th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka. The Eagle Scout is the highest honor a Boy Scout can receive. For his Eagle project, Patrick led a team of Scouts who built easels for the Family Service and Guidance Center of Topeka. They will be used at the annual fundraiser to display artwork from the clients. Patrick is the son of Allan and Chris Towle of Topeka. In 2008, around 5 percent of all Boy Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank.

Eagle Scout Rank

• To earn the rank, a Boy Scout must:
  • Progress through the ranks in the following order:
    • Tenderfoot
    • Second Class
    • First Class
    • Star
    • Life
    • Eagle
  • Earn 21 merit badges, including:
    • First Aid
    • Citizenship in the Community
    • Citizenship in the Nation
    • Citizenship in the World
    • Communications
    • Environmental Science
    • Personal Fitness
    • Camping
    • Family Life
    • Personal Management
    • Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
    • Cycling, Hiking, or Swimming
  • Serve six months in a troop leadership position.
  • Plan, develop, and give leadership to a service project for a religious community organization or a school.
  • Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.
  • Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.

Was your grandfather a Cub Scout, mom a Den Mother, uncle a Merit Badge Counselor? Or are you the first in your family to go down the Scouting trail? No matter what your Scouting legacy, we invite you to celebrate your family with the 100th Anniversary Generations Connection program.

For 100 years, Scouting has given American families opportunities to build memories, share experiences, and develop strong values. We invite all Scouting families to share your stories and continue the tradition. For those without a long history of Scouting, you can start today! Click here to learn more.

The Jayhawk Area Council serves 11 counties in Northeast Kansas including the state capital, Topeka. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.  Our Vision: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Click here to learn more about the Jayhawk Area Council.