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Goldstein’s project spruces up learning center
Azle High School student Andrew Goldstein has reached the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America – the highest rank a Scout can achieve. Only about three percent of youth who join scouts ever reach this lofty goal.
To earn his Eagle badge, a Scout starts as a Tenderfoot, then progresses through the ranks of Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and finally, Eagle. Along the way he earns a variety of merit badges in special skills, including some which are required of all Scouts. Scouts also must complete additional tasks to advance in rank. To make Eagle, a Scout must plan and execute a service project that benefits his community in some way. For his project, Andrew organized a group to work on the Outdoor Learning Center at Silver Creek Elementary. They planted shade trees, cleaned algae out of the pond, planted a flower garden, and placed stones around the waterfall to help reduce erosion.
They also had a stone engraved dedicated to the memory of teacher Becky Eagle, who envisioned and began creating this area. Andrew has served as Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader for his troop. He is also active in the Order of the Arrow and serves on their ceremonies team as well as being the Chapter Chief. Andrew is also a Red/Black Belt in J Pat Burleson’s Legends Martial Arts, an active member in his religious organization, and a member of the Azle High School Marching Green Pride. |
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