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THE EAGLE'S NEST
Introduction
Scouting's highest rank, The Eagle, is not easily acquired. The boy, in the process of becoming a man, must prove himself in many ways. The most important of all is leadership. The merit badges are great, they open many doors of experience and opportunity, the training and subordinate ranks are key to the developement of the Scout. The "Position Of Responsibility" and the leadership given during the Scout's Eagle Project, set the tone for the type of scout he is, and quite possibly the type of man he shall be.
Lest we not forsake the boy because of the man he could be, nor judge the man as he was a boy, this page seeks to acknowldege those who have called Oyo home, and have gone to earn this badge of honor.
Ohio's First Eagles
This picture (see above) was taken on the footsteps of the Ohio State capitol building in 1914. A newspaper article, commemorating Boy Scout Week in 1954 celebrated the event.
After passing a National Board of Review, local scouters were pleased to have Ohio's first Eagles right here from Southern Ohio. It was not until some 10 years later that supporters began forming formal troops and Troop and Pack 12 emerged from the Franklin Avenue United Methodist Church.
(Historians agree that these three Eagles went on to be parts of congregations that supported the formation of these first local troops, specifically 12. The unit number 12 was awarded to a troop or pack chartered nationally by the United Methodist Church. There could only be one Pack 12 and Troop 12 in any given council. Since mergers have taken the local aspect out of much of scouting, you will now find more than one "12" in many councils.)
To bring attention to this monumentous presentation, then local council Executive H. F. Kimsey, the Scioto Area's first Scout Executive, arranged with then Ohio Governor James M. Cox to present the awards on a stage at the steps of the Ohio Capitol Building in Columbus. A total of 200 scouts rallied from all over Ohio to witness the ceremony. the newspaper account noted hundreds more onlookers and scouting family members were all present.
This page honors these three. We extend our appreciation to the families of our first Eagles, and hope to hear more from those who know them and can add to this account.
Harry Davidson went on to become a prominent medical doctor, in charge of the Ford Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan.
Curtis F. Bellamy became a medical doctor and practiced in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Russel D. Williams was Ohio's first casualty in World War I, and for whom the local Russell D. Williams Post of the American Legion is named after.
TROOP 12 EAGLE HONOR ROLL
(This page wopuld appreciate any Troop 12 Eagle or family member who will do so, to come forward and add your name to this list. Please name your date of Board of Review and your Scoutmaster at the time.)
| Stephen Morris | 1995 | Phil Malone | |||
| David Ratcliff | 1997 | Phil Malone | |||
| Chad VanHoose | 2000 | Phil Malone | |||
| Scott Malone | 2001 | Phil Malone | |||
| Josh Redden | 2000 | Phil Malone | Paul Morris | 2001 | Phil Malone |
| Tyler Paugh | 2001 | Phil Malone |
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