Twelve Young Women from Scouts BSA Troop 402 Earn Eagle Scout Rank

Scouts BSA Troop 402, one of the largest all-girl Scout troops in the United States, celebrated an extraordinary milestone this spring as twelve young women earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting.

The Scouts were recognized at an Eagle Court of Honor on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Moraga, celebrating years of leadership, perseverance, and service to the community.

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare accomplishment that requires Scouts to demonstrate leadership, outdoor skills, and service through a major community project benefiting a nonprofit or public organization. Having twelve young women achieve Eagle Scout from a single troop in one year is especially notable.

The Eagle Scouts and their projects include:

• Addison Van Veen (Lafayette, Campolindo High School) — Held a community beach volleyball tournament benefiting the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, raising more than $3,000 in diapers, formula, and baby supplies.
• Anika Kesiraju (Moraga, Campolindo High School) — Constructed dog beds and a ramp for the animal shelter Jelly’s Place in San Pablo.
• Caitlin Coyle (Lafayette, Campolindo High School) — Created a welcoming outdoor space with seating, tables, and planting for the Stanley Middle School Wellness Center in Lafayette.
• Campbell Deane (Lafayette, Acalanes High School) — Organized a Halloween carnival for children and families at the Lafayette Care Collective.
• Colbie Freese (Lafayette, Campolindo High School) — Led volunteers in recording oral histories of female veterans for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project and organized a mentorship event connecting high school leaders with younger girls.
• Daphne Wang (Moraga, Campolindo High School) — Led the creation of a mural inspired by the iconic Japanese wave painting outside Campolindo High School’s WAVE (Woodworking, Automotive, Video and Engineering) classrooms.
• Elisa Jorgensen (Lafayette, Campolindo High School) — Led the planting of eight fruit trees at Valley View Elementary School in Richmond and organized the decoration and donation of 40 canvas tote bags for students.
• Elizabeth Sullivan (Berkeley, Berkeley High School) — Led the construction of a children’s playhouse and mural donated to Mustard Seed Preschool in Berkeley.
• Kaitlyn Yee (Moraga, Campolindo High School) — Organized volunteers to create and donate 150 art kits for children receiving care at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek.
• Lana Ruan (Walnut Creek, Monte Vista High School) — Designed, constructed, and installed 20 boot scrapers in Walnut Creek Open Space.
• Lane Massa (Moraga, Campolindo High School) — Partnered with Leveling the Playing Field to collect more than 900 pieces of sports equipment for underserved communities.
• Subhiksha Balaji (Dublin, Emerald High School) — Led volunteers in creating 50 tie blankets for unhoused individuals served by the Trinity Center in Walnut Creek.

“These Eagle Scouts represent the very best of Scouting’s values of leadership, service, and commitment to community,” said Scoutmaster Heather Tzortzis, leader of Troop 402. “Their projects have made a meaningful difference across the East Bay, and we are incredibly proud of their achievements.”

The April 17 Eagle Court of Honor celebrated the Scouts’ accomplishments and recognized the mentors, families, and community members who supported them on their journey to Scouting’s highest rank.

About Troop 402
Scouts BSA Troop 402, based in Lafayette, California, is one of the largest all-girl Scout troops in the United States. The troop focuses on leadership development, outdoor adventure, and community service for young women across the East Bay.