Thunderbird District
Inland Northwest Council
Boy Scouts of America

Sample Eagle Scout Ceremony # 5
Order of the Arrow

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If the candidate is a member of the Order of the Arrow, this ceremony could be most appropriate.
It requires a total of six members of the Order, in Indian costumes.

SETTING: A ceremonial campfire could be used as the backdrop also. Indians enter either in silence or chanting in low voices either from backstage if a stage is used, or from the rear of the room if no stage is available. They would form with the four winds on one side, with Allowat in the center of the stage area, and Kitchkinet off to the side near the candidate.

ALLOWAT: (Give the sign for quiet.)

I have led my braves to the summit of this mountain in a long journey from our camp to show you the rewards of your climb along the trail. When you began this trip as a young Cub or Scout on the trail many years ago, you had this mountain top as your goal. You have now reached the summit, the realm of the Eagles. But before admitting you to this honored membership, we must first hear the story of your long climb along the trail.

KITCHKINET: This Scout, after reaching the first class rank, has worked diligently and has sought experts who gave him valuable counsel on many subjects. He has been given advice and encouragement along the trail by capable leaders.

ALLOWAT: Before admitting this Scout to the realm of the Eagle, I would like to have assurance that he has been faithful in serving his troop, in giving leadership to younger Scouts, and that he is entitled to wear the wings of the Eagle. Scoutmaster _______________, has your Scout met these qualifications?

SCOUTMASTER: He has.

ALLOWAT: Scout _______________, you have worked to the point where you are about to become an Eagle. But, listen first to the wisdom of the four winds.

EAST WIND: I am the spirit of the East Wind. I represent the common law, your duty to God and to country. Trustworthy, loyal and helpful, are the qualities which a man must possess who lives by the laws and rules of his land. See that we do not loose this great blessing of lawful land.

WEST WIND: As the spirit of the West Wind, I represent the law of equity, your duty to country and to others. Friendly, courteous and kind are the laws that breathe of conscience. They create the atmosphere that comes from within your heart. The desire for you to always be a friend to those of all ages, young and old alike. Courteous to those who pass along your trail. Cast away the harmful spirit of unfriendliness and selfishness by practicing in your daily life the law of equity: Friendly, courteous, kind.

SOUTH WIND: I am the spirit of the South Wind. I represent the civil law, your duty to others and to self. Obedient, cheerful and thrifty are the characteristics of civility. A life of cheerful obedience is necessary for the development of a true citizen. Obedience is something everyone has to learn. . . . to take orders and carry them out cheerfully. Real thrift means earning, spending wisely and saving, to share with those less fortunate.

NORTH WIND: I am the spirit of the North Wind, the most powerful of all. I represent the divine law: brave, clean, reverent. To be clean in body and soul is to be pure in heart. Cast from your mind and body any evil spirit that tries to weaken or destroy the divine law. Live a life of reverence. Be brave and clean.

ALLOWAT: Through all the climb up the Scouting Trail, the badges have changed as your abilities grew. But one pledge remain unchanged, the Scout Oath. Is there any reason why you as a new Eagle can not renew this promise which you first made as a new Scout?

SCOUT: No.

ALLOWAT: Then you will make the Scout sign and state the Scout Oath slowly and clearly.

CANDIDATE: (Repeats the Scout Oath slowly.)

ALLOWAT: Scouting has been a great influence in your life. It has supplemented the effect of your home, your church, and your school. You have climbed through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.

KITCHKINET: Then additional merit badges allowed you to be a Star, while still more and harder ones found you wearing the heart of Life Scout. More time and much harder requirements found you adding to your qualifications until now you have reached the highest rank in Scouting achievement, the Eagle.

ALLOWAT: Without the love and guidance of understanding parents, a boy is severely handicapped. Your mother has watched you grow and develop. She has worked for you in health, nursed you in sickness, guided your thoughts and actions, and helped you in untold ways. Your father has been a strength to lean on, someone to turn to in times of trouble and for help. Your home influence will last you throughout your life. I ask your parents to stand beside you as a symbol that they will continue to help the young Eagle to grow in the qualities of leadership and citizenship which a true Eagle must have.

(The Four Winds escort the parents to the side of the candidate.)

KITCHKINET: As a token of your willingness to continue your help for this young Eagle, I ask you, Mrs._______________ to pin the Eagle Badge on your son.

(Mother pins Eagle badge on candidate.)

KITCHKINET: Scout, you have seen how your mother plans to stand by you in the future. Do you now promise to do your best as an Eagle Scout?

Scout: Yes.

KITCHKINET: Then you now have the honor to pin a similar badge on your mother.

(Scout pins miniature Eagle badge on his mother.)

KITCHKINET: Mr. _______________, please read the letter to your son from our Chief Scout Executive and then present him with the Eagle certificate and letter.

(Father reads letter then gives Eagle certificate and letter to Eagle Scout.)

ALLOWAT: As chief of this tribe, I now call upon Mr. _______________ to give the new Eagle the Charge.

(Any Eagle Charge can be read.)

When the Charge is finished, the Four Winds step one at a time to the new Eagle, and each puts his right hand on the Eagle's right shoulder as he states the following:
EAST WIND: Remember common law: Trustworthy, loyal, helpful

WEST WIND: Remember the law of equity: Friendly, courteous, kind

SOUTH WIND: Remember the civil law: Obedient, cheerful, thrifty

NORTH WIND: Remember the divine law, the most powerful of all: Brave, clean, reverent
ALLOWAT: I now welcome you, new Eagle, to the summit of your trail. The Eagle is strong and powerful, and flies unblinking into the face of the sun. It soars high and builds on a pinnacle. You must not swerve from your duties as an Eagle.

ALLOWAT: (hands upraised) We now call upon the great spirit of all, for his blessing on this brave. May he ever strive to attain the noblest and highest ideals of life. Be his strength and his guide. Cause him to follow a straight trail and to never be a reason for other Scouts to waver from the path. Watch over him for many moons to come. May the great master of all Scouts be with us until our trails cross again. (Hold pose until curtains close or lights go out, etc.)

(If no stage or curtains are used, the Indians walk back from whence they came, and the Scoutmaster takes over to start the congratulations.)

This page last updated: March 7, 2006