That would not reflect very well on them as a person. Eagle Scouts are meant to be symbols of the excellence of scouting. Not living up to that standard would be rather pitiful.
Bill Gates is not an Eagle Scout- he was a Life Scout. His father William H. Gates, Sr. is a Distinguished Eagle Scout.
The Boy Scout ranks are Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, then Eagle.
Absolutely not. Once earned, the Eagle Scout rank cannot be revoked for any reason. There's a saying in Boy Scouts: "You're a Life Scout for life, but you're an Eagle forever."
Absolutely not. Once earned, the Eagle Scout rank cannot be revoked for any reason. There's a saying in Boy Scouts: "You're a Life Scout for life, but you're an Eagle forever."
No. And if a leader tells you you have to, ask him where it is in the book.
The highest rank a Scout can earn is Eagle Scout. After the Eagle Scout is earned the Scout can continue to earn an Eagle Palm for each 5 merit badges. These are considered "devices" that can enhance the rank, but are not new ranks in themselves (a Scout with several Eagle Palms will still refer to his rank as Eagle Scout). The palms are awarded in the order of bronze, gold and silver after the military tradition of using silver for the highest honors. The head of the national organization is the Chief Scout. The highest award that an adult leader be earn is the Silver Buffalo for national level "extrodinary" service to youth. The service does not need to be in association with the BSA.
"Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men. The title of Eagle Scout is held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle".Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership."See link below.
There are seven Boy Scout ranks. Scout - when you first Join. Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Scout Life Scout Eagle Scout
First you must earn the ranks of: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life in that order. Then you may achieve the Eagle rank.
To become and eagle scout, you have to advance from tenderfoot, to second class, to first class, to star, to life, then finally to eagle; however, there is only seven requirments for the individual eagle rank. you need a total of twenty one merit badges to become eagle.
The current Boy Scout ranks are: Scout Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Star Life Eagle
Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 2 million young men.[2][3][4]The title of Eagle Scout is held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle".Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit, 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. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.