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	The Manchester Enterprise A Heritage Newspaper Weekly Publication

Manchester Scout earns Eagle rank

Troop 426's Andy Clark reaches the pinnacle of Scouting with honor

By Edward Freundl, Heritage Newspapers

PUBLISHED: February 15, 2007

Fewer than 2 percent of all Boy Scouts reach the rank of Eagle Scout.

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Andy Clark, 17, the son of Greg and Mary Clark of Manchester, joined these elite ranks on Jan. 28.

About 50 family members, friends and Troop 426 colleagues attended his "Eagle ceremony" at the St. Mary Parish Center.

Requirements for the honor include a complete understanding of Scouting fundamentals, proven leadership skills in his troop and community, successful completion of a community service project and earning at least 12 merit badges.

Clark joined Scouting in 1996 as a Tiger Scout, and soon established a record of excellence.

As a Weblo with Pack 421, Clark earned the Cub Scouts' highest honor, the Arrow of Light.

He joined Boy Scout Troop 426 in 2000, led by Scoutmaster Dave Roberts, and earned 32 merit badges.

The required badges cover topics such as camping, citizenship and first aid, while the others include shooting, wilderness survival and space exploration.

Clark's leadership positions include patrol leader, assistant patrol leader and librarian. In addition, he is a member of the Order of the Arrow, an honor society within Scouting.

The rank of Eagle can be earned by Scouts as young as 14, but most are usually 16 to 18 because of the serious commitment of time needed for their project.

Clark chose to beautify Carr Park in 2005 as his project, which took more than 140 hours to complete. He removed an old flower bed with decaying railroad ties and debris, and installed a new one, adding fresh soil, mulch and new edging, and planted new flowers and trees.

Special guest at the Eagle ceremony was state Rep. Pam Byrnes, D-52nd District, who presented Clark with a legislative proclamation signed by herself, state Sen. Randy Richardville, R-17th District, and Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

Edward Freundl can be reached at 428-8173 or efreundl@heritage.com.