Third Degree (Choose a Different Test)


  1. On the night of November 12, 1932, fifteen Arrowmen, selected by their lodge or chapter for initiation into the Second Degree (Brotherhood), were introduced to the Grand Lodge Chieftain Robroy Price and then went through the Second Degree ceremony. Among those fifteen were three members of Owasippe Lodge's Takodah Chapter. Those three men were Dr. William H. Benson, Emerson James and Horatio W. Isbell. What made this particular ceremony special?
  2. Dr. William Hinkle had such passion for Scouting that he gave up a successful dental practice to become a professional Scouter. An early member of Unami Lodge, Hinkle was the seventh Third Degree (Vigil Honor) member and one of the eleven inaugural Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recipients. In what area of service is Dr. Hinkle most associated?
  3. What was E. Urner Goodman's Vigil name?
  4. Who was the first Arrowman inducted as a youth to become a Third Degree (Vigil Honor) Member?
  5. In 1948, the Order of the Arrow became fully integrated into the Boy Scouts of America as Scouting's honor society. What changes were made by the Order to qualify for this distinction?
  6. What member of the National Order of the Arrow Committee was selected to be the BSA's National Commissioner, one of the National Key Three?
  7. What was E. Urner Goodman's first professional Scouting position?
  8. In 1988, who was admitted into the OA for the first time?
  9. Which Arrowman took his OA flap with him around the Moon aboard Apollo 8?
  10. Arrowmen have long been fascinated by NASA and the space program. Which member of NASA was inducted into the Order?