Scouts BSA Troop 402, one of the largest all-girl Scout troops in the United States, celebrated an extraordinary milestone this spring as 12 young women earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting. The Scouts were recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor on April 17 in Moraga.

    Scouts demonstrate leadership, outdoor skills, and service through a major community project benefiting a nonprofit or public organization. The Eagle Scouts and their projects included: Addison Van Veen (Campolindo) held a community beach volleyball tournament benefiting the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, raising more than $3,000 in diapers, formula, and baby supplies; Anika Kesiraju (Campolindo) constructed dog beds and a ramp for the animal shelter Jelly’s Place in San Pablo; Caitlin Coyle (Campolindo) created a welcoming outdoor space with seating, tables, and planting for the Stanley Middle School Wellness Center in Lafayette; Campbell Deane (Acalanes) organized a Halloween carnival for children and families at the Lafayette Care Collective; Colbie Freese (Campolindo) led volunteers in recording oral histories of female veterans for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project and organized a mentorship event connecting high school leaders with younger girls; Daphne Wang (Campolindo) led the creation of a mural at Campolindo inspired by the iconic Japanese wave painting; Elisa Jorgensen (Campolindo) led the planting of eight fruit trees at Valley View Elementary School in Richmond and organized the decoration and donation of 40 canvas tote bags for students; Elizabeth Sullivan (Berkeley) led the construction of a children’s playhouse and mural donated to Mustard Seed Preschool in Berkeley; Kaitlyn Yee (Campolindo) organized volunteers to create and donate 150 art kits for children receiving care at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek; Lana Ruan (Monte Vista) designed, constructed, and installed 20 boot scrapers in Walnut Creek Open Space; Lane Massa (Campolindo) partnered with Leveling the Playing Field to collect more than 900 pieces of sports equipment for underserved communities; and Subhiksha Balaji (Emerald) led volunteers in creating 50 tie blankets for unhoused individuals served by the Trinity Center in Walnut Creek.

    “These Eagle Scouts represent the very best of Scouting’s values of leadership, service, and commitment to community,” said Scoutmaster Heather Tzorsis, leader of Troop 402. “Their projects have made a meaningful difference across the East Bay.”