Junior Girl Scout Jenny Stein
Kayla Bakhshi – Staff Writer
As a young Girl Scout, junior Jenny Stein used to look up to all of the older Girl Scouts in awe. She dreamt of emulating their strong ability to lead and hoped that one day she could be just as valuable to her community. Now that Stein is an older Girl Scout herself, her aspirations have become a reality. Stein has now inherited the responsibility to encourage younger Girl Scouts to help their community.
Beginning as a Daisy Girl Scout, Stein worked her way up the Girl Scout ladder; she is now an Ambassador Girl Scout, the highest level. To achieve her high ranking, Stein along with two of her fellow scout members, assembled a collection of stuffed animals and donated them to organizations such as Casa Pacifica, Good Will and Camp Ronald McDonald.
“[Girl Scouts] has taught me to be a better person and to put others before myself,” said Stein. “I am so glad I became a [Girl Scout because] I love being able to help people in the community and learn things that nobody else gets the opportunity to do.”
On March 3 Stein attended an event at Operation Gratitude where she assembled care packages to give to the soldiers serving overseas. She continues to volunteer and donate items there.
Stein’s journey as a Girl Scout has allowed her to obtain the role of a mentor for young girls. More than receiving badges and recognition, Stein relishes in her ability to nurture and strengthen her community. With only one year of Girl Scouts left, Stein hopes to fulfill as many good deeds as she can before she graduates and moves on to the next chapter of her life. •
Sophomore Boy Scout Rob Maile
Danielle Padilla – Staff Writer
Since the Boy Scouts of America began, the Scout Oath and Law has remained a tradition that continues to guide the scouts today. Sophomore Rob Maile carries years of experience as a member of the Boy Scouts of America and is on the brink of becoming an Eagle Scout, the most prestigious status of boy scouts.
“I have learned [through Boy Scouts of America] that true humility is the only path to being great,” said Maile. “As a member of Troop 642, I was able to also take away the importance of patience.”
Maile works to lead a lifestyle composed of responsibility, endurance, loyalty and leadership. All boy scouts play a different part in their troop that either benefits other scouts or betters the community. Maile serves the community by volunteering and acting as a role model to the younger boy scouts.
“As a Life Scout, [the rank before becoming an Eagle Scout], I take on the role of an older mentor to the young scouts,” said Maile. “It is definitely humbling to know how much these guys look up to me.”
Maile is currently planning a jazz concert for all veterans to attend on Memorial Day. This event will be Maile’s last task before he is an Eagle Scout.
“The Eagle Scout Project will change my life and leave a constant impact on me that I’ll carry for the rest of my days,” said Maile.
The road to becoming an Eagle Scout is known to be a difficult one, but for Maile the climb itself is the best part. Maile applies all that he has learned and gives back to the community; in return, he has received memories to last a lifetime. •
