Eagle's Nest
The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he 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.
The passage to the rank of Eagle is demanding and a culmination of the efforts of the scout and his leaders. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.
Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. The badge stands for strength of character and symbolizes what a scout has done, but more importantly, it represents what the scout will be in his future. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements. Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so.
The title of Eagle Scout is held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle”.
Joseph Skarbek
On January 20, 2024, Joseph Skarbek was honored with the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony held at the Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford, MA. Read about Joseph's Eagle Project in an article in the Eagle Tribune.
Thomas Skarbek
In February 2023, Thomas Skarbek received his Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony in Sacred Hearts Church, Bradford, MA. Read an article about Thomas' journey to the rank of Eagle in the Haverhill Gazette.
Adam Payne
In November 2022, there was a court of honor to acknowledge Adam Payne's achievement Eagle Scout rank. Adam found a need for and built four handicapped accessible picnic tables for the City of Haverhill's Parks and Recreation Department for his Eagle Project. Congratulations, Adam!
Duncan Brenner
In May 2022, Duncan Brenner's Eagle court of honor took place at St. Patrick's Church in Groveland, MA. Duncan's Eagle project involved cleaning, grooming, and marking trails at the Crystal Lake Dam during June, July and August 2021 for the Haverhill Trails Committee. Please join us in congratulating Duncan on this outstanding achievement!
Ryan DiMattia
In 2016, Ryan DiMattia made the rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations, Ryan!
