Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (2007); OK Sooners; 41 Eagles

[wagionvigil]

Just watching the Macys parade and the Sooner band was on. Fact told was there are 41 Eagle Scouts in the Band. Pretty Kool

[pipestone1991]

Woah.....I almost want to root for Okalahoma now.......but alas! OSU is the way to go! (I love Buckeye football and want to attend OSU)

[Hubert]

Woah.....I almost want to root for Okalahoma now.......but alas! OSU is the way to go! (I love Buckeye football and want to attend OSU)

::caugh caugh:: michigan :: caugh caugh ::

Haha, thats a nice fact though, and really cool that they anounced it!

[wagionvigil]

Always remember I am a Mountaineer By Birth and American by Choice.
Lets Go Mounataineers!

[9009scoutmaster]

I was glad to hear this fact given during the parade, but even thought I am from the GREAT State of ALABAMA I have to say WAR EAGLE Go you Auburn Tigers.

Wagion I look foward to my Tigers and your Mountaineer geting together next year.

[wagionvigil]

Might happen this year you never know

[mt_goodrich]

Texas A&M University Corp of Cadets (ROTC) has an special program for Eagle Scouts and girls that have earned their Gold Award. Here is a link:

http://www.aggiecorps.org/programs/AggieEagles/

Being an Eagle Scout/Gold Award holder does not guarantee admission.

[WVBeaver05]

Always remember I am a Mountaineer By Birth and American by Choice.
Lets Go Mounataineers!

That's the spirtit!!

Let's Go Mountaineers!!!

[jr56]

Way to go OU, glad they announced it.

[pipestone1991]

Just remember you guys:

Friends never let friends go to Michigan

[Hubert]

Just remember you guys:

Friends never let friends go to Michigan

MAIZE AND BLUE THROUGH AND THROUGH!


(wow, I never thought I would be argueing over football in a scouting forum!)

[WVBeaver05]

Just watching the Macys parade and the Sooner band was on. Fact told was there are 41 Eagle Scouts in the Band. Pretty Kool

I know this is impressive! But is it surprising?

Of our Troop's last 5 Eagles, 3 were active in their High School bands and one had been. I think the attendees at the last NYLT were 75% involved in band.

YiS

[Mrw]

Go Buckeyes!!!!

[Hubert]

Just watching the Macys parade and the Sooner band was on. Fact told was there are 41 Eagle Scouts in the Band. Pretty Kool

I know this is impressive! But is it surprising? ...

To me, its more surprising that it was actually anounced. Its a sweet fact that they are there, but even cooler that it was announced on National Television.

[pipestone1991]

Just watching the Macys parade and the Sooner band was on. Fact told was there are 41 Eagle Scouts in the Band. Pretty Kool

I know this is impressive! But is it surprising? ...

To me, its more surprising that it was actually anounced. Its a sweet fact that they are there, but even cooler that it was announced on National Television.

I'm not at all suprised. While most Americans don't know what the award requires, many know it is a distinguished honor to be one. You will see on many occations if they (the media, in this case) are talking about someoone (who happens to be an Eagle Scout) they will mention it. Many Americans can connect with this fact.

[riverwalk]

Good point. A major Paper local to my area, has long service in publishing pics and brief announcements of Eagle awards sent to them.

Not being a fan of any sports team, I wish them all well. And more than that, really appreciate local announcers stating the Eagle numbers. This serves to keep a Scouting achievement on the minds of the masses.

[wagionvigil]

I still have contacts with several of the college bands in the ARea and will try to find out how many Eagles and GUSA Gold Awards they have in the program.
WVU will be easy as I conduct the Northern Pep Band, I have a Former student at PSU. A friend played in the Buckeye band and even dotted the I once. There are several small college bands also . It may take s while but I will post what I find.
ANyone from down south where there are big bands that have connections take a stab at it also.
Oh and By the way " Country Roads Take Me Home" WVU #! USA Coaches Poll.

[Mrw]

I know one Eagle recipient who plays in Athletic Band for OSU, but not the marching band as he plays sax.

[pipestone1991]

psshh.....I quit band in 7th grade. I do Speech & Debate. I noticed in my catagory (giving speeches on U.S. issues) tends to have the most scouts out of the many catagories.