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spirit. I joined the Boy Scouts and • Be polite to everyone, regardless of
eventually attained the rank of age or position.
Eagle Scout. The values of Scouting • Treat others as you want to be
became ingrained in me and treated.
have served as guideposts for me
throughout the years. • Follow the rules of your family and
obey the laws of your community
Regardless of whether you choose and nation.
the military, a trade, or some other • Look on the bright side of life –
job requiring specialized education, cheerfully do tasks that come your
I strongly recommend very broad way.
and continuing education. Those
who are prepared intellectually to • Work to pay your own way and to
meet requirements of a wide range of help others.
possibilities will be most successful. • Protect and conserve natural
resources.
The Scouting program gave me
guiding principles for my life, and • Have the courage to stand for what
veryone has advice for you I commend the values they teach to you think is right.
as you near high school you.*
Egraduation – your parents, • Keep your body clean and your
your teachers, school counselors, • Be prepared in every way you are mind fit; choose the company of
and now some old guy you’ve never able. those who live by high standards.
met. You and your classmates will •Be reverent to God, always
form the future of this community • Do something good for someone respecting the beliefs of others.
and nation, and I want that to be every day. As a high school senior, you are
a marvelous future for you, and • Tell the truth. Be honest; keep your preparing to embark on an exciting,
selfishly, for me. promises. new phase of your life. I hope
• Always remain loyal to your you will consider the suggestions
Age brings a wealth of experience
and, theoretically, wisdom, so I’ve family, friends, and nation. I have given, that you follow these
collected a few suggestions that you • Care about people – willingly guidelines on your journey.
might consider in the months and volunteer to help others without
years ahead. expecting reward. -Bob McGinnis
I grew up in the rural Midwest, and • Be a friend to all. Offer friendship
had an imaginative, adventuresome to people of all races and nations.

*Scout Handbook 11th Edition

f you are in the 12th grade, you are I now find myself nearing the end of
a Senior. When you age into your my 86th year. How rapidly those years
Isixties, the meaning of the word sped by! I was married at age 19, and
changes. Your hair is turning gray; by the time I was 28, I was the mother
you may have hearing loss or rely on of three daughters and two sons. My
a walker, cane, scooter, or wheelchair formal education ended after high
to get around. You aren’t as mentally school. Financial adversities kept me
sharp as you once were. You go to bed from attending college and deposited
earlier at night and doze off during me in the work force. When my
the day. In short, you have become a youngest child started to school, I went
senior “senior”! back to work and back to school. Night
school courses took up a large part of
My introduction into that hallowed my life for almost ten years.
position occurred many years ago, and

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