The roots of Walmart's innovation continuous improvement can emphasis Walton's ex- also be in ample. Walton's drive for achievement was early in life. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout earlier than anyone previously had in the state of Missouri. Later, high school, he quarterbacked the undefeated state cham pion football team and play guard on the undefeated state champion basketball team while serving as student body president. This same drive was evident in Walton's early retailing efforts.