The Eagle Scout is the highest rank
attainable by
a Boy Scout in America. The road which leads toward this rank is long
and
hard. There may be road blocks and obstacles that try to halt the
completion
of the rank. Time may run short. But the those who possess strong will
and desire will complete the journey and prove they are worthy of the
Eagle
Rank.
Melrose Troop 68 has several
Scouts who have earned
this distinction. This page is dedicated to one of them, his
accomplishments,
and to all Eagle Scouts from across the country.
Eagle Scout Gerry Wensmann
Gerry Wensmann became a Boy Scout when
he graduated
into the troop from his Webelos Den in May, 1982. He was very active in
the troop, attended numerous weekend camps and most summer camps. He
attended
Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico twice, in 1986 and 1989.
Gerry earned his Eagle Rank in
July 1989.
His Eagle Court of Honor was held on September 9, 1989 at the High
School
Auditorium. Gerry was the troop's second Eagle Scout, Melrose's third.
Gerry Wensmann is presented
the rank of Life Scout during
a court of honor held at the VFW clubroom.
Gerry, and several other
members of the troop, discover
that being "clean" sometimes is not easy.
Gerry takes it easy at home
before a scouting event.
Gerry's Eagle Court of
Honor was held on September 8,
1989.
Gerry poses with his
parents,
Gerry and Angie Wensmann.
The troop gave Gerry a
plaque recognizing his years as
a Scout.