Thornton teen becomes New Hampshire s 1st female Eagle Scout
Valerie Ann Johnston says many don t understand benefits of program Share Updated: 6:52 AM EST Mar 2, 2021 Andy Hershberger
Valerie Ann Johnston says many don t understand benefits of program Share Updated: 6:52 AM EST Mar 2, 2021 Andy Hershberger News Reporter A young woman from Thornton has just become New Hampshire s first female Eagle Scout.Valerie Ann Johnston broke boundaries to earn the rank. It s kind of overwhelming, she said. It was kind of surreal at first, but I m so honored and humbled that I got to complete this. Johnston said that when she was young, she used to tag along with her brother and father when they went on scouting trips. She participated in co-ed scouting programs, but when the Boy Scouts were opened to girls in 2019, Johnston decided to shoot for the highest mark.She said it wasn t always easy. In high school, there were people wh