I have had the pleasure of knowing Patrick Dougherty for over 6 years as a neighbor and member of Boy Scout Troop 738. During that time, I have watched him grow from a young man into a confident and competent leader. The best indication of whether or not he would be a worthy recipient of your scholarship can be inferred from his efforts as a Boy Scout. Within the troop, Patrick has held posts of increasing responsibility within the troop, as he has worked to achieve each Boy Scout Rank. Patrick is currently doing something that only 1 in 100 boys who join the Boy Scouts do: achieving the rank of Eagle Scout (he is currently finishing up his Eagle Project, and I see no reason he will not complete this rank by his 18th Birthday). This accomplishment …show more content…
He continuing to participate in scouts, even while serving in leadership positions in other organizations, including Vice President of the Mathematics Honor Society, Drum Line section leader, and Men’s Society President. Patrick has looked on his achievements not as a destination, but as a journey toward greater goals. Patrick has proven his ability to work well in new settings, get along, follow well and when called upon, even lead others in new situations. He has a great capacity and eagerness to learn, and a willingness to do what needs to be done with a smile and a positive attitude. In our Scout troop, we say that for the group to succeed you need both good leaders and good followers. Patrick can always be counted on to step up, as a leader or follower, and get done whatever needs to be done. In school, Patrick has also reached for the highest goals, with a 4.00 GPA and taking a variety of AP courses in Physics, Calculus and History. He is a member of honor societies in Spanish, Mathematics, English Science and Music, proving his academic aptitude and his ability to succeed in a College or University