Eagle Scout honored for achievements
St. Joseph’s newest Eagle Scout can rightly lay claim to the number 95 as unique in his achievements.
Reid Schmidling was born in 1995 and, on Sunday, he became the 95th Eagle Scout in Troop 216 history.
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Reid at the Pony Express Museum community room. He received numerous congratulations and presentations for the rank, the highest available in Boy Scouts.
Reid has earned 52 Merit Badges on the way to Eagle, said Scoutmaster Vernon Honeycutt. He also attained the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, as well as senior patrol leader and assistant senior troop guide.
His Eagle Scout project consisted of organizing and installing an 1860s-era flagpole and fence around the Pony School at the museum. Several museum officials attended the ceremony. “It was an awesome project,” Mr. Honeycutt said.
Congressman Sam Graves — a Republican from Tarkio who himself is an Eagle Scout and part of the Mic-O-Say tribe — also participated in the program. He presented a Congressional Record to Reid, signifying acknowledgement of the Eagle Scout achievement before colleagues in Washington, D.C.
“It’s something I hope you realize is just the beginning,” Mr. Graves said to Reid. “Your service will go on and on.
“They’re the fabric of their communities,” he added of all Eagle Scouts.
Mr. Graves also bestowed him with a U.S. flag that was flown over the Capitol. State Sen. Rob Schaaf of St. Joseph was present to offer a resolution on behalf of the Missouri Senate.
In his remarks, Reid urged fellow Scouts to strive for the Eagle Scout rank.
“I take that into my life every day,” he said. “It really changes your life, I swear.”
An Eagle Scout makes great friends that last for a lifetime, he added.
He had special advice for younger Scouts, who he counseled to help people whenever they can.
“Step out of your comfort zone and try to achieve more,” Reid said.
Reid Schmidling was born in 1995 and, on Sunday, he became the 95th Eagle Scout in Troop 216 history.
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for Reid at the Pony Express Museum community room. He received numerous congratulations and presentations for the rank, the highest available in Boy Scouts.
Reid has earned 52 Merit Badges on the way to Eagle, said Scoutmaster Vernon Honeycutt. He also attained the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, as well as senior patrol leader and assistant senior troop guide.
His Eagle Scout project consisted of organizing and installing an 1860s-era flagpole and fence around the Pony School at the museum. Several museum officials attended the ceremony. “It was an awesome project,” Mr. Honeycutt said.
Congressman Sam Graves — a Republican from Tarkio who himself is an Eagle Scout and part of the Mic-O-Say tribe — also participated in the program. He presented a Congressional Record to Reid, signifying acknowledgement of the Eagle Scout achievement before colleagues in Washington, D.C.
“It’s something I hope you realize is just the beginning,” Mr. Graves said to Reid. “Your service will go on and on.
“They’re the fabric of their communities,” he added of all Eagle Scouts.
Mr. Graves also bestowed him with a U.S. flag that was flown over the Capitol. State Sen. Rob Schaaf of St. Joseph was present to offer a resolution on behalf of the Missouri Senate.
In his remarks, Reid urged fellow Scouts to strive for the Eagle Scout rank.
“I take that into my life every day,” he said. “It really changes your life, I swear.”
An Eagle Scout makes great friends that last for a lifetime, he added.
He had special advice for younger Scouts, who he counseled to help people whenever they can.
“Step out of your comfort zone and try to achieve more,” Reid said.
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