Sisters Cedar, Macy and Maya Fitzpatrick of Troop 778 from St. Louis, Missouri, made history as the first Black sisters — two of them twins — to earn the Eagle Scout rank at the same time.
Each completed a significant service project. Cedar built a custom equipment cart for veterans’ kayaking rehab programs. Macy installed nesting boxes to help the endangered American kestrel. And Maya created a feeding box system for wolves at the Endangered Wolf Center in nearby Eureka, Mo.
Balancing perfect GPAs with other school activities, the sisters credit their family’s values of service and perseverance for their success.
“It makes me feel proud of the work that me and my sisters did together, pushing through things, having a sense of sisterhood, and it feels pretty amazing,” Maya said.
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Scout’s project makes waters safer in Ohio
Seventeen-year-old Robert Courtney of Troop 167 from Perrysburg, Ohio, completed his Eagle Scout project by designing and installing five life ring drowning-prevention stations across the city.
The stations include a life ring and rope, with instructional signage on emergency procedures and CPR coming soon.
Inspired by his love of the water and concern for safety, Robert collaborated with the Perrysburg Department of Public Service and received support from local organizations. He dedicated the project to his late Scout leader, who encouraged him to pursue the Eagle Scout rank.
He hopes the life rings will never need to be used but knows they could save someone’s life.
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Scout brings history to life
Fifteen-year-old Life Scout Anson Pingree from Troy, Michigan, is making history with his Eagle Scout project — building a functional 1830s-style bread oven for Troy Historic Village. Designed to serve the community and enhance youth programs, the oven fulfills a longtime goal of the village’s staff.
Anson spent four months constructing the oven with help from his father. The $1,300 project, funded by family and friends, was first used during a historic bread-baking class led by historian and fellow Eagle Scout Jeff Pavlik, who taught participants to bake using authentic period techniques.
Anson said he wanted his project to be meaningful and long-lasting — a piece of history that reflects his dedication as both a Scout and a person.
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