My Story: (895 Words) About eight years ago, I joined Boy Scouts. Well, I joined Cub Scouts. I was excited for the long program to follow, but never thought I would go on very far. After a little while of Cub Scouts, I realized the real intensity of it. I knew I had to work harder. I moved on through ranks. I first got my Bobcat, which was memorization of the Cub Scout oath and promise. Then slowly, I moved to Tiger. Things were weird, and fun. I was a very shy child and could never go anywhere if my dad didn’t follow me. As Tiger went on, we had to do a lot of work that, at the time, was quite rough. It involved learning many new and confusing things, but lucky for me, my dad was the den leader. This meant he led meetings, taught us everything, so things were easier for me.
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I still remember my ‘bridging over’ ceremony, where we cross a bridge to go from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. I joined Boy Scouts, and, honestly, it was hard. The many ranks were shown to me, and at the time, I couldn’t believe the possibility of ever even getting my first rank. Yet, that did happen. The first rank now is Scout, yet when I joined, Scout wasn’t a rank. My first rank was Tenderfoot. It involved many different skills, including camping, cooking, first aid, and leadership. I also started working on merit badges. As I grew, my next rank came to me. Second Class. I went to summer camp for ten days. Ten whole days, spent in the heat, and the nature. It was difficult, but I went through it. As more time rolled along, I grew to learn deeper things about scouting and many different traditions. I came to First Class. During this rank I grew a lot and learned so much more than ever before that my brain almost popped out of my head. I completed one requirement (the hardest one for me at the time) to swim the ‘swimmers test’ around a BSA pool. This was hard for me, because I did not swim well or swim too
“I brought you guys here for better”. These are the words my mother told me many times as a boy and again not long ago. My mother has always pushed me in my education, and I finally realized that my junior year of high school. My grades in everything were outstanding this year, but I was still missing out on something. I was still not very involved in school. One day an individual from the American Legion came to our school to talk to all the juniors. He told us about an event that happens every year and in every state. It was a prestigious event to be accepted to. Having no real involvement in anything, I did not think for a second that I would be accepted, but, regardless, I applied, and two months later I received a call from that same man who told me I had been accepted. I was a big reluctant and indecisive about going because, aside from the fun and games, there was government learning and marching involved. I decided to go, and will never regret that decision. The experience there changed my views in so many ways. I met so many new people, greatly strengthened my skills in leadership, and I realized I had the potential to not only dream about my goals, but to live them as well.
I walked into high school determined to become a teacher. I came out with a better understanding of myself and a new job in mind. When I crossed the thresh hold of Gibbs High School, I knew it was the time to find myself. I chose new classes that I knew nothing about including JROTC. I chose JROTC specifically because the rope bridges looked exciting and adventurous. When I finally got to try the rope bridge on for size, it wasn’t tied properly and fell while I was on it. This typically would scare someone away from the program, but it made me more determined. I was eager to learn and to grow from each experience I ran into in JROTC. Because of my dedication and willingness to learn, I rose through the ranks. I started my journey through the Chain of Command by becoming Public Affairs Officer. Once my
As a freshman, I was timid and had little to no confidence. When I went to my first drill practice, I felt like I was in my element. Everyone there wanted to be there, they all joined NJROTC because they wanted to. After attending many drill practices, and NJROTC events, I started to come out of my shell. Instead of staying quiet in class, I voiced my opinions more often and sometimes cracked a joke here and there. Then came our first drill competition, where I was the freshman drill squad’s squad leader. At the end of the day we won first place. This taste of victory showed me how a little self confidence can go a long way. Sophomore year went even better. My friend group expanded, as I met more people through NJROTC. Every drill practice became so much more enjoyable, because I found out that I was actually enjoying what I was doing, because the people around me were as well. I became so confident with myself, and more and more people started to look up to me and admire me for how much I had grown. At the end of my sophomore year, I went to Area Four Leadership Academy/Sail Training for two weeks, which was a life changing experience for me. I met cadets from all over my area, and spent every waking moment with the same 35 other cadets who shared the same pas...
Scout and tenderfoot ranks are the ranks that teach you the most basic of scout skills through the form of visual demonstration by an older scout in the troop. It also teaches the qualities of a scout law and the oath. The scout law, A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. These attributes are what you should demonstrate in everyday life, and the scout oath says to help people whenever it’s needed. These skills and attributes will help you in earning your second and first class ranks.
In 1993, I joined the Army National Guard, as a Mechanic. Soon after enlistment, I realized Army life actually suited me; and, despite never having turned a wrench before, I turned out to be a pretty good mechanic. Through the years, I’ve worked hard in hopes that one day I would reach the top of the Army rank structure. Being promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class was a major accomplishment. As a senior non-commissioned officer, I felt I had arrived and was perfectly content on retiring at this rank. That is until recently, when I realized the possibility existed that I could become a First Sergeant, the highest ranked non-commissioned officer in the company.
Being taken under the wing of my Army Instructor and guided in the right path is an experience like no other. Sergeant
In the article, “In historic change, Boy Scouts to let girls in some programs”, David Crary, from Fox News, explains the integration of Boy Scouts of America. The club has chosen, over the time period of many months, to admit girls into their programs (Crary 2017). The board of directors believe that it will be of convenience to many families and open the girls up to more programs not available in Girl Scouts (2017). The Girl Scouts officials were offended and have stated that the changes have changed the century-Old bond between the two club (2017). They even go on to insinuate that the changes were due to financial struggles in the all male club (2017).
The most honorable experience that I have had is working on my Eagle Scout project. I learned how to become a better leader, tackle difficult situations and how to work with others. All of these skills helped me be a better person.
I originally never wanted to become a boy scout the very idea to me seem a bit embarrassing. The only reason why I became a boy scout was because my father had heard that Boy Scouts teaches young men discipline and respect so he dragged me to a meeting and signed me. The passion he had for scouts was inconceivable he believed that it will one day help me to become a great man and I had faith in his judgment. So on that very night I looked him straight into his eyes and told him " Dad I promise you I will become a Eagle scout and stick through this no matter what" and that I did. So naturally as my father he is the man I look to surpass one day because even when he worked 4 jobs every day he always took me to that Friday boy scout meeting. Participated in every scouting event such as service projects and camps and hikes for 4 years. Only after we moved to the city did he stop and he asked me " Do you want to transfer troops or resign". I told him " no I am going to stick this through with the troop I began with. So every Friday night I took the bus to Aiea to make the 7:30 pm meeti...
The Boy Scouts of America is an organization that I have been a part of for a large portion of my life. Joining in 5th grade, I have been an active member for over 6 years, serving a variety of leadership positions. Starting off as an assistant patrol leader my second year, I first began to learn the ropes of what exactly being a leader entails. By my third year, I had acquired enough knowledge and skills
For the last few years, I’ve been involved in Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts is very important to me, and has been a huge influence for good on me. Scouting teaches its participance various skills, values, and morals. Some of the knowledge I’ve gained is mostly only useful while camping, but most if it is very use full in everyday life.
I was bent on my goal, earning enough cookie credits to help pay for summer camp. I was active in a busy troop all school year, but from the summer before third grade until I moved to Washington state, summer camp was like Hogwarts to me. At camp and in Girl Scouts during the school year, I learned the social skills that interacting with my classmates in school didn't teach, how to be friendly, kind, sympathetic, and sociable. From going to camp I discovered that what my classmates thought of me didn't matter, because at camp people didn't care that I loved reading, didn't care that I wore some interesting hand-me-down outfits, (I recall a sparkly, pastel unicorn sweater causing a particularly unpleasant splash) and didn't care about who said what about whom at recess. In Girl Scouting, I discovered that I still didn't like sports involving balls, but I did love hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, high ropes course, and archery. I fed my passion for outdoor skills such as fire building, campfire cooking, and sleeping outside. I learned to work with people I didn't get along with from working through challenge course obstacles and I learned that I can have fun at parties. In high school I sold cookies to pay for a trip to Europe, because the local Girl Scout camp lacks sufficient challenge for me. In
I joined Girl Scouts when I was six years old and continued with it until my senior year of high school. Without Girl Scouts, I know I would not be where I am today. By the time I entered high school, my troop consisted of a mere eight girls. Despite that small number, we were able to take on big projects that our leader gave us entire control over. It is because of these events—Girls Night Out, the Father Daughter Dance, and Spa Night to name a few—that I learned how to be a leader. Planning these events taught me how to organize, manage my time, and delegate tasks. Being a leader was never something I was thrilled to do, but Girl Scouts forced me out of my comfort zone and taught me skills I will use for the rest of my life.
When I first got to college I needed a way to pay for school, so I enlisted in the Army Reserves and was shipped out to basic combat training. At basic combat training I learned of the differences between an officer and an enlisted soldier. I had a phenomenal company commander who was a ROTC cadet who told me all about the program and the responsibilities of an officer. Once I returned from basic combat training I got in contact with the recruiter for UAB ROTC and joined the program. These decisions helped me pay for college, a big reason I initialed joined the Army.