Noah Austin Smith, 15, of Watkinsville, Georgia, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award.
Smith was recognized in a ceremony on March 10, 2013 at Campus View church of Christ in Athens. Smith is the son of Janet and Arthur Smith of Watkinsville and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 149.
Eagle candidates must earn 21 merit badges, serve in leadership positions, be active in their troop, live by the Scout Oath and Law, and successfully complete a community -related service project.
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According to Scoutmaster Paul Matthews, approximately 5 percent of all Boy Scouts nationally attain the Ch Smith is the son of Janet and Arthur Smith of Watkinsville and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 149.
Eagle candidates must earn 21 merit badges, serve in leadership positions, be active in their troop, live by the Scout Oath and Law, and successfully complete a community -related service project.
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According to Scoutmaster Paul Matthews, approximately 5 percent of all Boy Scouts nationally attain the Eagle rank.
Smith has earned 37 merit badges and led a crew that built a patio and herb garden at the Campus View church of Christ in Athens, where he and his family are members.
This project entailed removing approximately 6 inches of weeds and soil, back-filling with a base layer of sand and then laying and leveling the pavers for the patio. Next to the patio an area was transformed into an herb garden. Smith and his crew of fellow scouts and adult leaders volunteered over one 100 hours to complete this project.
Smith joined Cub Scout Pack 80 at age 5, eventually earning Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. A member of Boy Scout Troop 149 since 2009, he has served as a Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Troop Guide and Chaplain’s Aide.
In addition to receiving the 50 Miler Award (a hiking award) twice he has earned the National Outdoor Awards for both Camping and Riding, certifications in kayaking and snorkeling, and the God and Church Award.
Smith earned his Philmont Arrowhead Award for conservation work he participated in last summer at Philmont Scout Ranch outside of Cimarron, New Mexico. Troop 149 is sponsored by Friendship Presbyterian Church, Athens, Georgia.