Meet Yuma County’s first female Eagle Scout
Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local scout with Scouting Arizona Grand Canyon Council (GCC) has become the first woman in Yuma County to achieve one of the highest ranks a youth member can earn in Scouting America.
13-year-old Sophia Tolman is Yuma County’s first female eagle scout. She was inspired to become a scout by her three older brothers.
With the help of volunteers, Sophia cut and tied 185 fleece blankets for KIDS Cuddlekit Closet, Amberly’s Place, and the Arizona Department of Child Safety, which oversees Arizona’s foster care program.
“It was just super fun to like, you know, make these blankets cause I’m a crafty person, and I love making and sewing things, so being able to put my passion into something that helps others was a great joy to do,” said Tolman.
Sophia says she’s looking forward to earning merit badges and expanding her knowledge through scouting.
“I would love to continue working in scouting. It’s a great way to stay in the community, to do a service project for them, and also just to learn skills that I might not have the opportunity to learn later on,” said Sophia.