22 Highlands Ranch, Colo., Boy Scouts attain Eagle rank

Astronaut Neil Armstrong, director Steven Spielberg, and 22 Highlands Ranch youth have something in common: All are Eagle Scouts, an honor achieved by only five percent of Boy Scouts.Representing six troops sponsored by the Highlands Ranch Colorado Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all 22 Boy Scouts completed their trail to Eagle in 2008.That trail to Eagle is not easy or quick. A Boy Scout must complete Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, and Star requirements to become a Life Scout. In order to advance to the rank of Eagle, a Life Scout has to be active in his unit; show Scout spirit; complete 21 merit badges; hold a position of responsibility in his unit for at least six months; and plan, develop, and provide leadership to others in a service project helpful to his religious institution, school, or community.