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A girl in Fairborn, Ohio, made history! Grace Turner is the first girl in Fairborn to become an Eagle Scout.

Girls Can Be Eagle Scouts Now

The Boy Scouts of America now lets girls join. They can earn the highest rank: Eagle Scout!

Grace is one of the first girls to do it in her city.

The Boy Scouts changed their rules. They now allow girls to join scouting programs.

This change lets girls learn leadership and outdoor skills. It also lets them earn the Eagle Scout rank.

Grace’s Amazing Journey

Grace worked very hard to become an Eagle Scout. She finished all the requirements.

She earned many badges. She also led a big community project.

Her project helped the Fairborn community. She improved a local park.

Grace had to plan, get supplies, and lead volunteers.

She said it took a lot of planning. She also said it felt great to finish.

To become an Eagle Scout, Grace had to:

• Earn at least 21 merit badges.
• Be a leader in her troop.
• Plan and carry out a service project.
• Pass a review by other Scouts.

The Eagle Scout rank is a big deal. It shows she is responsible and a leader.

It can help her get into college or get a job.

More Girls Joining Scouts

More girls are joining the Boy Scouts. They want to learn new skills.

They also want to have fun outdoors. The organization now known as Scouts BSA started allowing girls in 2019.

The Miami Valley Council of Scouts BSA has many girls joining. They are having fun and learning a lot.

The organization offers different programs. These programs teach skills like camping, hiking, and first aid.

Girls now make up a significant part of the Scouts BSA program. They are proving that scouting is for everyone.

It does not matter if you are a boy or a girl. Anyone can learn and grow in scouting.

Grace’s success is inspiring other girls. They see that they can do anything they set their minds to.

She showed everyone that girls can be leaders. They can also achieve great things in scouting.

Grace said she is very happy. She hopes other girls will join Scouts, too.

She thinks it’s a great way to make friends. It is also a great way to learn new things.

The Boy Scouts are happy to have girls. They are making the program better.

They learn how to work together. They also learn to respect each other.

The future of scouting is bright. More boys and girls are joining all the time.

They are learning valuable skills. They also are becoming good citizens.

Grace is an example of what girls can do. They can work hard and achieve their goals.

She is a role model for other young people in Fairborn and beyond.

The Miami Valley Council is proud of Grace. They are proud of all their Scouts.

They help young people learn and grow. They help them become leaders.

The Boy Scouts of America has a long history. They have been teaching young people for over 100 years.

They are always changing to meet the needs of young people today.

Fairborn is proud of Grace Turner. She is the city’s first female Eagle Scout.

She shows that anyone can achieve their dreams. They just have to work hard and never give up.

Here’s a look at some of the skills scouts learn:

Scouting helps kids become responsible adults. They learn skills that will help them for life.

It’s also a lot of fun. They make friends and go on adventures.

If you are interested in joining Scouts, you can visit the Boy Scouts of America website.

You can learn more about the program. You can also find a troop near you.

Grace’s achievement is a big step. She is paving the way for other girls in scouting.

She is proving that girls can do anything they set their minds to.

Congratulations, Grace! Fairborn is proud of you. You are a true inspiration!

Keep up the great work. We can’t wait to see what you do next.

Want to learn more about the history of Girl Scouts in the USA? Visit the official Girl Scouts website.