WHEELING — The idea of seniors at Wheeling Park High School achieving Eagle Scout recognition — and not being able to don their cord recognizing the achievement at graduation — has struck a chord with Ohio County Board of Education members.

Gary Weekley, representing Scouting America Troop 6000 in Wheeling, appeared before the board earlier this month to ask why those achieving the Eagle Scout honor aren’t permitted to wear the Eagle Scout cord they receive during graduation ceremonies at WPHS.

This past school year, his daughter Emma became the first female Eagle Scout to graduate from WPHS.

Board president David Croft recounted during this week’s board meeting that Emma Weekley had been disappointed at not having the opportunity to wear the Scouting cord at graduation.

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