Eagle scout1/2/2023 ![]() This young lady is a straight A student with a drive, ambition, and gracefulness unlike ANY 16 year old (Scout or non Scout) that I ever have met. Nearly every counselor was left dumbfounded after working with Isabella, many reporting back to myself and other unit leaders that they had never worked with such a well prepared, determined, knowledgeable, and polite Scout in all their years. She excitedly accepted the additional challenge without question or concern and welcomed the integrity we promised that would come along with our recommendation. We made sure we pointed her in the direction of over 50 different merit badge counselors, and we told her we were going to point her towards some of the “toughest” and most respected counselors in our Council tenured long time Scouters. We did what any good Scout Leader does, we set her up for success. In the end those closest to you will know the path you walked and only you and God will know what it feels like to walk in your shoes. We told her to be strong, pay no heed to the nay sayers and know that we will bear witness to your jounrey and guide you as needed to ensure that distracters would find no ground to stand on to discredit her and any attempt would merely be speculation and naivity. As tenured Scout Leaders when she set the goal to earn all the merit badges, we were open and honest with her warning her that as she neared the pinnacle of that goal the unfortunate world we live (even amongst past and present Scouters) would be one of questioning and doubt. Isabella did not just set her goal to be one of the first female Eagle Scouts, she wanted to be one of the first that also EARNED all the merit badges. It was clearly communicated by our National BSA organization the expectations and timeline necessary to earn the rank of Eagle to be considered a member of the inagural class of Female Eagle Scouts. The time line is spot on along with a couple hundred other young ladies from around the nation who also have accomplished this daunting task in a similar tight timeline. I am one of Isabella’s Scoutmasters and I can attest to the fact that this young woman is the real deal. I would be happy to address the skepticism and head off any further questions, concerns, or doubt. ![]() Even when you think you have done your best, there is so much more that you are capable of, so you should always try harder and strive to be the absolute best version of yourself possible.” ![]() Tunny added, “Over the course of the past year and a half, I have had a blast, learned so much, grew immensely, and became someone I am really proud to be.”īeing a member of the first inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts and the first female Eagle scout to earn all 137 merit badges, the most important lesson Tunney has learned is that “Just because something hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it isn’t possible. She said, “I would absolutely recommend that other girls and boys try the program.” Tunney describes this experience as “an incredible opportunity.” Just because something hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean it isn’t possible.”īefore the COVID-19 pandemic, Tunney as well as 11 other scouts from around the country represented the Boy Scouts of America by presenting the 2019 annual report back in March to Speaker of the House Nanci Pelosi, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), and President Donald J. ![]()
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