Bear Claw Ceremony Poem

By Terrie Kerksiek

One boy getting Bear Claw

B - is for the Boy who is standing here today.

E - stands for the Extra work he's done along the way.

A - represents Achievements -- all 24 complete.

R - is for Recognition 'cause this boy has proven elite.


C - stands for good Character, which this Bear Cub's surely shown.

L - represents his Learning, with others and on his own.

A - is for good Actions done at home and work and play.

W - is for this boy here now, Who receives the Bear Claw today.




Several boys getting Bear Claw

B - is for the Boys who are standing here today.

E - stands for the Extra work they've done along the way.

A - represents Achievements -- all 24 complete.

R - is for Recognition 'cause these boys have proven elite.


C - stands for good Character, which these Bear Cub's have surely shown.

L - represents their Learning, with others and on his own.

A - is for good Actions done at home and work and play.

W - is for these boys here now, Who receive the Bear Claw today.