Roy Green, 18, has had a successful scouting career as a member of Scouting America Troop 32 in Epworth.
“It’s just been a really great experience, and I wouldn't trade it for the world,” he said.
Green earned the rank of Eagle Scout in September 2025 and was recognized at his Court of Honor June 27 at the Fannin County School System's Agricultural Facility.
His eagle project was designing and installing a flag pole and bench outside the agricultural facility.
Green’s original idea was a digital sign for the Agricultural Facility at the entrance on Highway 515. GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation) denied it three times because of easement issues. Green went back to the drawing board.
“Someone just said something about a flag pole one day at the barn, and I'm like, wait, that could literally be my project,” Green said.
With help, the flag pole was a reality. The flag pole was donated by my his late grandfather Glenn Holland. The bench next to the pole is in his honor. The project was completed in late June 2025.
“He got to see it. I believe it was a week before he passed. Completely done,” Green said.
Holland was instrumental in Green’s life. “He’s helped me my whole life. He didn't really get to help in the project physically, because he was so sick. He was like a perfectionist. It had to be done a certain way. He helped me with the plans a little bit, too, to make sure everything was symmetrical, and it's got to be a certain place and certain turn and all that.”
During the ceremony, former Fannin County Board of Education board member said the eagle project was a nice finishing touch to the facility, which opened in 2018.
Former Troop 32 Scoutmaster and current Scouting America district chairman Nick Wimberley said Green has obtained every rank in scouting.
“He has lived the entire trail to Eagle,” Wimberley said. Green’s earned 33 merit badges and multiple service awards. He completed all seven cub scout ranks and all seven boy scout ranks. He also served in every officer position.
Troop 32 Scoutmaster David Lewis is proud of Green. “He is a fine young man. He is a good example for others to follow both in the troop and in his community. I think we all know about his successes in the past, and I look forward to seeing what great things the future will hold for him,” he said.
Green has many favorite scouting moments. “They include three trips to Charleston, South Carolina to stay onboard the USS Yorktown.
He experienced the beach for the first time at age 12 while visiting the Yorktown. He told Scoutmaster Lewis he’d never been to the beach and while they were looking out, he asked Lewis if that was the ocean and Lewis said yes.
“He's like, you want to go? I'm like, sure,” he said. On the trip home, the troop went to the beach. The lesson was valuable. Troopers take care of each other.
He’s also been an active member of FFA. He recalls not like showing goats. “I chose to take care of goats for a week in my sixth grade year. And let me tell you, that was a mistake. I thought I wanted to show goats. I was completely wrong.”
He added, “They’re the most aggravating animals to show. It was 14 degrees. Whenever I was out there, having to bust the water buckets was an experience."
Busting the water buckets refers to the act of cleaning and dumping out old stagnant water, and refilling troughs or buckets with fresh, clean water. Goats have high sensitivity to taste.
He switched to pigs. He finished sixth place at the annual Fannin County Young Farmers Association Invitational Market Hog Show in 2026.
Along with Lewis, FFA advisor Seth Davis and Kenny Queen were huge influences and mentors. “They honestly both helped me push through and not give up and keep on going,” Green said.
Scouting taught him to be prepared, so he’s ready for his next chapter: Firefighting. He started training in June. He hopes to complete training in the next year.
“It honestly opened my eyes to see how much firefighters actually do,” he said, especially volunteers. “They stop what they're doing with their families and rush out of the house to go and help others that they don't even know,” he said.
His advice to future scouters. “Don't quit. Never give up. Keep on going.” He added, “You will not regret it.”