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Summit sophomore earns rank of Eagle Scout
January 17, 2012
Summit sophomore David Judd
Summit Country Day School sophomore David Judd has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. David, the son of William and Brenda Judd of New Richmond, is Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop 155 in New Richmond.
David is a third-generation Eagle Scout, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Charles E. Greenert II, and uncle, Charles E. Greenert III. His brother, William C. Judd ’10, also achieved the rank of Eagle. David’s father is his troop leader.
To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must progress through all the prior ranks from Tenderfoot to Life, earn 21 merit badges including those for Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World; serve six months in a troop leadership position and undertake a major service project. Eagle Scout projects include planning, development, fundraising and leadership of a team – all of which are subject to review by the beneficiary organization and scouting officials.
David’s project was to plan and rehabilitate Haussermann Park in New Richmond. Gaining permission of the village council and area Eagle coordinator for his plans, David supervised a crew of 20-25 volunteers. In addition to re-landscaping the park, the group rebuilt all the benches, poured concrete pads under all the benches and installed an 18-foot concrete walkway leading up to an existing spigot. The crew installed a concrete pad around the spigot where the village intends to install a drinking fountain.
“I gained huge insight into what it takes to be a leader,” David said. “With a crew of 20-25 people, I thought it would be easier than it was. I found out not everybody had the specific skills needed to do each job.”
David says he appreciates his scouting experience because of the values by which Scouts are asked to live – values such as being trustworthy, loyal, thrifty, brave and reverent. While in Boy Scouts, David has played select soccer, refereed recreational soccer and served as acolyte for his church. His is also a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
