Dedicated Dad Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Weyauwega Scout, 16, reaches lofty goal From the Journal Sentinel Last Updated: Feb. 10, 2002 Congratulations go out today to 16-year-old Gary Hirte of Weyauwega, who has become only the 14th Boy Scout from his hometown and the first Weyauwegan in 20 years to make Eagle Scout. A sophomore at Weyauwega-Fremont High School and a member of Troop No. 21/621, Gary is the son of proud parents Mike and Deana Hirte. In case you didn't know, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout is no small deal. Only about 4% of all Scouts ever reach scouting's highest rank. Gary's now a member of a fairly exclusive club that includes retired astronaut James A. Lovell Jr. and director/producer Steven Spielberg. He gives all the credit for his success to his parents. "Sometimes I'd feel like giving up, and they'd be there to keep me going," Gary says. "They are my biggest cheerleaders." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Decorah Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 It's nice to have supportive parents, isn't it? Seldom does a child reach any goal, let alone earn Eagle, without that support, and since Weyauwega is forty-five miles down the road from me and in our Council, it's nice to hear another "local boy makes good" story. Congrats to him for his achievement, and thanks to his parents for guiding him along the Trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slontwovvy Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 I don't know Gary personally, but I have heard of Troop 621. Also living close to Weyauwega, it's nice to hear about a local boy who made good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedicated Dad Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 Oh, Yah! Good goin to Gary hey! This was for you guys up nort. http://www.homestead.com/cameronwis/WisDictionary.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Decorah Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 DD, You're starting to endear yourself to us Wisconsinites. If you ever get to Packerland, enjoy a bratwurst and put it on my tab! Thanks for the smile this morning. CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dedicated Dad Posted February 13, 2002 Author Share Posted February 13, 2002 You're starting to endear yourself to us Wisconsinites. Nope, its you Wisconsinites who have endeared yourselves to me. Some of my fondest memories of yearly adulthood lie between Door County and Beaver Dam. Its Gods Country ya know hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slontwovvy Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Well thanks, it's nice to hear someone from another part of the country think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 http://www.wisinfo.com/postcrescent/news/archive/local_14459796.shtml PWN3D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeetMyser Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 All that time studying for his "Shotgun" and "Stabbing" badges really paid off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Note to Fark: Unbanninate Bantam! He's innocent, I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slontwovvy Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 The editor of a local newspaper, himself an Eagle Scout, recently wrote an editorial on the subject. http://www.wisinfo.com/postcrescent/news/archive/opinion_14632159.shtml I don't believe anyone could have said it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 Reading between the lines of news reports regarding his victim, one has to wonder whether scouting's inherent homophobia may have played a part in this tragedy. Whether or not the victim was actually gay, it seems likely that our Eagle Scout would have thought he was. A single man with artistic aspirations, living alone in a secluded spot, and apparently ambushed while naked -- could it be that homosexual panic pushed this poor Scout into a violent act otherwise completely inconsistent with his values and history? It bears investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamonn Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 There is something going on in this thread that I just don't get - And I don't like it. Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matuawarrior Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I agree with Eamonn. Something's brewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleInKY Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 So, Rob is saying that because one scout abandons the principles taught in scouting - kindness, obedience, reverence, duty to others, etc - and kills a person that he presumes is gay, then Scouting should change their fundamental moral stance and open all boys up to the risks of gay leaders. Your right, Eamonn, I think someone has an agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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