The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High

"The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High" by Leslie W. Quirk is a story set at Lakeville HIgh in the early 1900s. This tale follows Rodman Cree, the new kid, as he tries to find his place among new friends and become a Boy Scout. The main ideas of the story are bravery, working together, and growing up, as Rodman learns important lessons. Rodman starts out unsure of himself, but after an funny incident where he helps a kitten, he befriends Molly Sefton, a classmate who cheers him on. Rodman worries about not being athletic enough to join the Scouts, but Molly pushes him, seeing his potential, setting the stage for Rodman's journey of challenges and learning the true meaning of being a Scout.