Eagle Scout Spotlight is a weekly blog post highlighting individuals who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagles are given a set of prepared questions in writing and they respond to them as they see fit. Responses may be edited for spelling mistakes, but they are the words and thoughts of each Eagle Scout.
You will find the question asked in bold and the Eagle Scout’s response immediately below.
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Vanessa is an Inaugural Female Eagle Scout out of Troop 7062G of the Silverado District. She is a recipient of the Meritorious Action Award, Sangha Award, and STEM Nova Award – Up and Away. Vanessa has visited both Northern Tier and Sea Base and plans to double major in math and physics upon graduation from high school. Her scouting trail contiues as an Assistant Scoutmaster and a Venturer.
Patrick earned his Eagle at the age of 13, earned 120 merit badges before turning 18, along with numerous other awards as a Venturer. He is currently studying criminal justice at California Coast University, in pursuit of a career in law enforcement. Patrick continues to give back to Scouting as an active member of the Muir District Operating Committee and the Golden Gate Area Council’s Commissioner Corps.
This week’s spotlight features another member of the inaugural female class, Melody Fewx. Melody attended James Logan High School, where she earned eight varsity letters and was named Summa Cum Laude. She is now studying selective Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology at UC Riverside. Melody has not only earned the highest rank in Scouting BSA, but has also achieved the highest rank in Venturing, the Summit Rank.
Joe Barton is the Golden Gate Area Council’s Director of Support Service. Joe earned his Eagle in 1999 from Troop 975 in Livermore, Calif. He spent many summers working on staff at Camp Royaneh, and later became a professional in the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Scouting once again came calling, Joe volunteers in his son’s pack, 915, as Committee Chair.
Lauren Swenson-Lennox is a member of the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts. She earned her Eagle from Troop 998G of Pleasanton, Calif. She is currently a student at Foothill High School and plans on studying sociology upon graduation.
Calvin Masuda earned his Eagle in 1973 and was recognized as an Outstanding Eagle Scout in 2011. He spent most of his time in the Twin Valley district, working with Pack 916, Troop 941, and multiple Crews.
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