Taryn Lambert earned her Eagle at the age of sixteen, with Troop 998g of Pleasanton, Calif. in the Twin Valley district. A current junior in high school, she plans to study psychology or political science in college. When she’s not scouting, you can find Taryn mountain biking, skiing, reading, or cooking.
Last night the Golden Gate Area Council held an online recognition for the 23 young ladies that made up the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts for the council. If you did not get to watch the event last night or would like to relive the magic, you can do so here.
Isabelle Guerra is a member of the Inaugural Class for Female Eagle Scouts. Isabelle has enjoyed the scouting experience as a Girl Scout, Venturer and Scouts BSA and still found time to excel in her academics. She continues to leverage the skills she learned in scouting and applies them to her everyday life. Isabelle is currently studying English at Solano Community College, with plans to study pre-law at a UC in the future.
Vanessa is an Inaugural Female Eagle Scout out of Troop 7062G of the Silverado District. She is a recipient of the Meritorious Action Award, Sangha Award, and STEM Nova Award – Up and Away. Vanessa has visited both Northern Tier and Sea Base and plans to double major in math and physics upon graduation from high school. Her scouting trail contiues as an Assistant Scoutmaster and a Venturer.
This week’s spotlight features another member of the inaugural female class, Melody Fewx. Melody attended James Logan High School, where she earned eight varsity letters and was named Summa Cum Laude. She is now studying selective Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology at UC Riverside. Melody has not only earned the highest rank in Scouting BSA, but has also achieved the highest rank in Venturing, the Summit Rank.
Lauren Swenson-Lennox is a member of the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts. She earned her Eagle from Troop 998G of Pleasanton, Calif. She is currently a student at Foothill High School and plans on studying sociology upon graduation.
The deadline for this year’s scholarships has been extended to Feb. 12 to allow the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts the opportunity to apply. Young women who have earned the Eagle Scout Award from Oct. 1, 2020, to Feb. 8, 2021, will be the inaugural group and have their Eagle Scout credentials dated Feb. 8, 2021.
Eagle Scouts have been leading positive change in their communities for more than a century. That tradition continues with the historic inaugural class of Female Eagle Scouts. Help celebrate the leadership accomplishments of the inaugural class as we highlight the positive impact Scouts make in communities every day.
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