N.H. teen breaking barriers in a male-founded organization
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At age 14, Valerie Johnston joined Venturing, a program of Boy Scouts of America that allowed girls to participate. There, she was part of a shooting crew that would shoot .22 rifles, .22 pistols, 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotguns at the Pemi Fish and Game Club. Courtesy
Eagle Scout Valerie Johnston, center, with her mom, Navy Capt. Sandra Johnston, and her father, Dean Johnston. Courtesy
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Valerie Johnson of Thornton recently achieved the distinction of Eagle Scout, and is the first girl in New Hampshire to do so. Courtesy
Published: 3/5/2021 5:07:20 PM
Valerie Ann Johnston heard it all before. Sometimes it was from other young people in Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America), or it was from fellow students at Plymouth High School.
Wisconsin honors state s first female Eagle Scouts
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At Meg Kirk s core is a devotion to putting the needs of others far ahead of her own. Her big heart is especially visible within the Indiana Chapter of A Kid Again – a national organization centered on fostering hope, happiness and healing for children with life-threatening illnesses – where she has volunteered the past two years. Meg Kirk truly is a rising star, beams Katie Pappas, Executive Director of A Kid Again-Indiana Chapter. It is clear Meg is passionate about helping others and takes a leadership role in school and in her community. She s creative, fun, and engaging with our families and guests, and the best part is she always has a smile on her face.