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She wants to be America’s first female Eagle Scout

October 13, 2017October 19, 2017 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Neriah Tolliver has big dreams for her life that include graduating at the top of her class, and earning a college degree. Along the way she wants to make history; she wants to be the first female to earn the…

Boy Scouts, Troop 65

Boy Scouts to allow girls to become Eagle Scouts, decision praised locally

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Free PressEvents, Youth Activities

   The Boy Scouts of America will officially allow girls to become Eagle Scouts, it was announced last Wednesday, and the troop with more Eagle Scouts than any other in the area, welcomes the idea.    Wednesday the National Boy…

Boy Scouts, Roosevelt Wright Jr

2500 Eagle Scouts, is that possible?

November 23, 1999June 17, 2017 Free PressRoosevelt Wright, Youth Activities

I have spent more than half of my 50 years,  trying to inspire youth to achieve and to encourage others to do the same.I believe in the power of imagination and ingenuity. I know that a good idea in the…

Boy Scouts, Youth Development

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