(Left) Jonatha Pleva, Director of Field Service and Chief Operating Officer of the Spirit of America Council, Mira Plante, Eagle Scout, Shannon Skilling, mom and past Scoutmaster of Girls Troop, Gracelyn Skilling, Eagle Scout, Emma Casey Cub Scout, Erin Casey, mom, and Den leader, Dr Judith Josephs host History of Success tv show. (Courtesy of Judith Josephs)
For 115 years, women were not allowed to pursue an Eagle Scout merit badge pathway until 2019- 2020.
Local women have reached the rank of Eagle Scout.
Emma and Erin Case from Peabody, Gracelyn and Sharon Skilling from Beverly, Mira Plante from Middleton, and Mira Plante, who was one of the first 50 Eagle Scouts.
