Writer congratulates Ian Parai for earning all merit badges

Writer congratulates Ian Parai for earning all merit badges

To the editor: I do not know this young man, but I am so very proud of him and his family for following his dream of earning all these badges.  They are not easy to attain, and the fact that he pursued them for the enjoyment and education in all of these subjects is absolutely amazing.  Congratulations, kiddo! Best of luck in all of your future endeavors. Kathleen Acord Oakville

Eagle Scout who earned every merit badge reflects on his multiyear endeavor - Aaron On Scouting

Scouting America offers more than 130 merit badges. By earning these awards, youth explore topics that could help shape their future hobbies or careers. Some ambitious Scouts earn every available merit badge. Luka Herrera earned them all before turning 18 last fall. It was a nearly four-year endeavor as the Eagle Scout with Troop 522 of Overland Park, Kan., decided to go for it after earning Scouts BSA’s highest rank. “I earned all the Eagle-req…