C.1950-1960

Boy Scout

Order of the Arrow

"Shame-Stick"

Neck-Worn “Silence” Token

Shame sticks were used to keep the Ordeal candidates from speaking during their Ordeal. The sticks would be worn around the person’s neck and notched each time a person broke the vow of silence.

now

This practice was eliminated, as BSA policy prohibits all forms of hazing and demeaning initiation activities.