Not ‘My Grandfather’s Boy Scout Troop’: It’s Now for Girls, Too
As of Feb. 1, the Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls into all its ranks for the first time in its 109-year history.
By Derek M. Norman March 3, 2019
Scouts BSA Troop 222 gathered last month at the Aspen Knolls Estate clubhouse on Staten Island for its annual induction ceremony. One 13-year-old recruit stepped across the ceremonial bridge, recited the Scout Law and swore the Boy Scouts of America oath, right hand lifted into the three-fingered salute.
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At last, your prayers were answered.
Total Equality packed into scout's tent.
Seize your postings, the sooner the better.
Guaranteed that you will become True Americans
on completion of your terms.
Use your 3-fingered salutes wisely!
