From left, Jonatha Pleva, director of field service and chief operating officer of the Spirit of America Council; Mira Plante, Eagle Scout; Shannon Skilling, mother and past Scoutmaster of the girls troop; Gracelyn Skilling, Eagle Scout; Emma Casey, Cub Scout; Erin Casey, mother and den leader; and Dr. Judith Josephs, host of the History of Success TV show. For 115 years, women were not allowed to pursue the Eagle Scout rank until 2019–2020. Local women who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout include Emma and Erin Casey of Peabody; Gracelyn and Shannon Skilling of Beverly; and Mira Plante of Middleton, who was among the first 50 female Eagle Scouts nationwide. (Judith Josephs)
