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yes, there can be female eagle scouts, but not in the US -- IIRC, Australia's highest rank is Eagles and, like every other civilized country, scouting is coed there |
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'''Eagle Scout''' is the highest [[rank]] attainable by a [[Boy |
'''Eagle Scout''' is the highest [[rank]] attainable by a [[Scout]] in several national [[Scouting]] organizations, including the [[Boy Scouts of America]]. It is awarded upon completion of a community service project designed and directed by the Scout, and the acquisition of a certain number of [[merit badge]]s. A Scout who has attained the rank of Eagle Scout is usually simply called by his or her rank. The rank is considered to be a significant honor, and is looked upon as an achievement even much later in life. |
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Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable by a Scout in several national Scouting organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America. It is awarded upon completion of a community service project designed and directed by the Scout, and the acquisition of a certain number of merit badges. A Scout who has attained the rank of Eagle Scout is usually simply called by his or her rank. The rank is considered to be a significant honor, and is looked upon as an achievement even much later in life.