Evan's View of Scouts

 Evan spoke at his eagle court of honor and shared these thoughts

His written and spoken

Ambitions and Life Purpose:

I want to finish Armstrong High School, graduate and then go to college.  When I’m done with college I want to serve a mission for my church.  I want to work in an office when I finish my schooling.  I’d like to work at a TV station.  I want to help people and be kind to others like they have been kind to me.  I want to help my family and be a good friend. 

I have served as a president and officer in my church group.  I have also served as a senior patrol leader and patrol leader in my troop.  I am working on my “Duty to God Award” at my church.

I want to talk about Scouts.  I like scouts a lot.  It helped me do service, help people out, build things, go on hikes and activities.

Some of my favorite scout activities were:

1.   Fishing at Elm Creek.  We caught fish and went hiking.

2.   Archery at Many Point Scout Camp.  I was able to hit the target.

3.   Art Merit Badge with painting and hobbies.

4.   Camp Fires at campouts.  I liked eating campfire dinners and doing the programs.

5.   Sailing at Many Point.  When it was windy, it was fun.

6.   Rock Climbing and backpack hiking.

My favorite part was being with the guys and having fun.  Having friendship with my troop is great.  I like my Scout Leaders too..

 I would just like to say again how grateful we are for:

1. Older brothers who have set the path, a younger brother and sister who have encouraged.
2. A great quorum who have liked and loved Evan
3. Great Scout leaders who have found ways for Evan to participate, to accomplish things at his level and to succeed.

A son Evan, Ah Evan, who was born with a different package than most, but who was also born with a great love for people, a desire for doing well, and an obedient and diligent heart.

Eagel Tributes

An eagle Scout must get letters of recommendation

April 29, 2005

To whom it may concern:

My name is Jay Hohenstein and I have had the pleasure of being Evan's teacher for the past three years, first as his middle school social studies teacher and since as his homeroom teacher.  I believe that I have a special perspective concerning Evan and his development into a very fine young man.

Evan has a disability that would discourage most kids from striving for their goals.  Evan refuses to be discouraged.  Though he has been supported by a loving family and professionals at school, the driving force for Evan's maturation has been his own determination and energy.  Evan loves to participate in sports and interact with his peers.  He is accepted and embraced by the student body, who nominated him for sno-daze royalty this winter.  Evan has a vested interest in pursuing his education, even though his disability would make it very easy for him to give up.

I am an unabashed fan of Evan's.  My uncle, my personal hero, was disabled and discouraged in his youth from pursuing his dreams.  I see the same qualities in Evan.  I do not know what the future holds for Evan, but I do believe that the qualities he possesses are exemplary.  I think he would be a great Eagle Scout.  For what it's worth, I also believe that Evan will cherish that honor more than your other candidates due to the dedication and energy he's invested in that pursuit.  Thank you for your time and consideration of my input. 

Jay Hohenstein

Social studies teacher

Robbinsdale Armstrong H.S.

10635  36^th Ave No

Plymouth, MN, 55441

 
 

April 28, 2005

To Whom It May Concern,

I have known Evan Wilson for the past three years, both as Evan’s ninth grade physical science teacher and also as one of Evan’s wrestling coaches.  He has always been cheerful and upbeat in all of my dealings with him.

In science class, Evan was a hard working and conscientious student.  He always had his assignments completed and paid close attention to what was happening in the classroom and the science lab.  When we were doing lab activities, Evan worked extremely well with his lab partners.  He worked hard and carried his own share of the load.

In wrestling, Evan demonstrated the same willingness to work hard.  He was always present at practices and participated in all of the drills and activities.  When we set up for meets, Evan was always there.  He did what was asked and required of him.

Among his peers, Evan is well liked and respected and he really knows how to have fun with the other wrestlers. 

Evan is a fine young man!  I commend him on his achievements and highly support him as an Eagle Scout candidate.

Kenneth J. Hollenbeck

Physical Science Teacher

Wrestling Coach (Retired)

Armstrong Senior High School

10635  36^th Ave No

Plymouth, MN, 55441

Eagle Scout

Evan wanted to do a project for his Eagle Scout. HE wanted to do it. HE had an idea.
His description was simple.

Project Description

I am going to build bat houses and put them by Curtis Lake and Camelot Lake in Plymouth, Minnesota.

I am going to use the Johnson Bat House plan recommended by the Minnesota DNR.

An eagle a project is NOT for the eagle candidate to do all the work. Evan never would have been able to. But an eagle project is one of leadership and that Evan did