Troop: 48
Eagle Project Location: Mines of Spain in Dubuque, Iowa
Eagle Project Description: Hunter replaced 35 water bars on the Calcite Trail at Mines of Spain in Dubuque, Iowa to reduce erosion and make the trail safer. He placed stone on the path to level it and replaced a retaining wall along the path.
What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being an Eagle Scout means exemplifying leadership and dedication to Scouting.
If you had to describe your entire Scouting experience with just one word, what word would you choose? Why? Challenging. The journey was long with plenty of ups and downs, but the end result was worth it!
How did earning the rank prepare you for the future? Earning the Eagle Scout rank taught me time management and leadership qualities.
By doing your Eagle Service Project, what did you learn about managing or leading people? I learned how to motivate others to work as a team and get a job done.
What advice would you give to younger Scouts who aspire to become Eagle Scouts? My advice is to just keep pushing, the journey is long but keep on pushing forward.
Please share a favorite Scouting memory. My favorite Scouting memory is the lifesaving merit badge. During this merit badge, I conquered a 400 meter swim, along with a dive from the surface to ten feet under water to retrieve a ten pound weight from the bottom of the lake and swim it to shore. This taught me what a little hard work and perseverance can do.