HOOKSETT – Scouts BSA Troop 603 of Hooksett is proud to announce that one of its own has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Emma Danforth of Hooksett was awarded her Eagle on Nov. 6, 2024, by the Daniel Webster Council – Massabesic District Eagle Board.
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). Since its inception in 1911, only 4 percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.
Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout Spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.
Emma’s Eagle service project was creating Sunshine Bags for the patients of the Solinsky Center for Cancer Care at Elliot Hospital in Manchester. The bags included self-care items, activities, handmade blankets and handwritten notes of encouragement. Emma organized a car wash fundraiser, blanket assembly days, and bag assembly days with help from her fellow Scouts, friends, and family. The results of her efforts made 20 Sunshine Bags to help comfort those fighting cancer.
Emma is a product of a strong Scouting tradition here in Hooksett. She started out as a Cub Scout in Pack 292 of Hooksett and is a founding member of Scouts BSA Troop 603. Additionally, Emma also follows her two brothers as an Eagle. As part of her time in Scouting, she received leadership training through the BSA National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), has been an active member of the Order of the Arrow (a scouting honors society), and has held senior leadership positions in the troop. Emma continues as an active member mentoring her fellow Scouts.
For those interested in what Scouting can do for your youth, contact us at hooksettbsa@gmail.com. Scouts BSA Troop 603 serves youth (boys and girls) age 11-17. We have contacts with our local Cub Scout pack for the youth (boys and girls) age 6-11.
