Wheaton Scout Now Soars With The Eagles
Local Scout's love of geography earned him the rank of Eagle Scout in Wheaton's Troop 374.
Wheaton resident Gregory Becker now has something in common with former President Gerald Ford, astronaut Neil Armstrong and film director Steven Spielberg. This month, Becker joined these men as an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, scouting's highest rank. Becker, 16, is a member of Wheaton Boy Scout Troop 374, which was formed in 1971. He is the 39th member of Troop 374 to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. In order to become an Eagle Scout, a scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Additionally, a scout must also plan, direct and successfully complete an Eagle Scout Project. Becker, a Wheaton North High School sophomore who has been scouting since he was six years old, chose a …
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