By Annabeth Miller, SMT Editor
A trio of young men took a step up the ladder toward the highest level in Boy Scouting on Monday night.
Dexter Boy Scout Troop 200 held a Court of Honor on Monday night and Tyler Stevenson, Josh Parks and Jon Rodgers each earned the rank of Life Scout, the second highest in the Boy Scouting program.
Stevenson is the son of Keith and Kay Stevenson; Parks the son of Don and Angie Parks; Rodgers the son of Jay and Tiska Rodgers.
Life Rank requires that each Scout meet certain standards. A Life Scout must :
- Demonstrate the Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in everyday life;
- Earn an additional five merit badges for a total of 11, including three on the required life for Eagle Scout - the highest rank in the Boy Scouting program;
- Take part in service projects;
- Serve in a troop leadership position;
- Teach younger Scouts;
- Participate in a Scoutmaster conference and complete his board of review
The ranks were awarded with troop members, parents and friends at the Court of Honor held at the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. Parents participated in the special pinning ceremony.
The United Methodist Men organization at the local church is one of two sponsors for Troop 200; the second sponsor is the Dexter Kiwanis Club.
Photo Above: Three young men in Boys Scout Troop 200 in Dexter were recognized Monday evening for earning the Life Rank in the BSA program. Becoming Life Scouts were (from left) Tyler Stevenson, Josh Parks and Jon Rodgers. (ShowMe Times Photo By Annabeth Miller)
Link Of Interest
Boy Scouts - Greater St. Louis Council
