Jack Manning of Whispering Pines has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, after more than a decade of dedication and service through Boy Scout Troop 98 in West End.
Manning earned his Eagle rank on June 16 and was celebrated during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sept. 28 at the West End Scout Lodge. During the ceremony, family, friends, and fellow Scouts gathered to recognize his years of community involvement and outdoor achievements.
Troop leaders Russell Klemm, Ed Hill, Kevin Booker, and Tom Butler commended Manning for his commitment to Scouting and his example to younger members. He also received special recognitions from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Vietnam Veterans of America in honor of his accomplishment.
For his Eagle Scout service project, completed in April, Manning led a volunteer team to improve a community trail in Whispering Pines. He designed and built an elevated walkway over a muddy section of the path, providing a safer and more enjoyable route for neighborhood residents.
Manning began his Scouting journey in 2013, and along the way, he earned numerous merit badges and took on leadership roles within the troop. It was through these actions that he exemplified the values of Scouting through community service, outdoor adventure, and leadership.
During the Court of Honor, Manning’s brother, Josh, an Eagle Scout from the Class of 2022, presented him with the traditional Eagle Charge. Manning took the official oath: “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
The Scout Law has 12 points, and each is a goal for every Scout. As an Eagle Scout, Manning is charged with doing his best to uphold these 12 characteristics: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Manning, a 2025 graduate of The O’Neal School, now attends Sandhills Community College. He is the son of Melissa and Jason Manning of Whispering Pines.
In the future, Manning and Troop 98 will continue to encourage young Scouts to serve their communities and reach new goals.
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Information and photo contributed by Melissa Manning.
