Michigan teen makes history as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation
Seven members of April Bowlin s family all boys earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Once girls were allowed to join the Boy Scouts, April s goal was crystal clear. Author: Brent Ashcroft Updated: 6:38 PM EST February 15, 2021
MUSKEGON, Mich. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. The coveted achievement must be reached before the age of 18, and usually takes six years for scouts to meet all of the specific requirements.
A female scout from West Michigan wasn t allowed to join the Boy Scouts until 2019, but earned Eagle Scout status in two years flat, allowing her to become one of the rare members of the nation s inaugural class of all female Eagle Scouts, as well as the first female Eagle Scout in Muskegon County.
Michigan teen makes history as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation
Seven members of April Bowlin s family all boys earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Once girls were allowed to join the Boy Scouts, April s goal was crystal clear. Author: Brent Ashcroft Updated: 6:38 PM EST February 15, 2021
MUSKEGON, Mich. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. The coveted achievement must be reached before the age of 18, and usually takes six years for scouts to meet all of the specific requirements.
A female scout from West Michigan wasn t allowed to join the Boy Scouts until 2019, but earned Eagle Scout status in two years flat, allowing her to become one of the rare members of the nation s inaugural class of all female Eagle Scouts, as well as the first female Eagle Scout in Muskegon County.