Gay teen achieves Eagle Scout milestone in Md.


February 11, 2014 at 4:33p.m.

Gay teen achieves Eagle Scout milestone in Md.

CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Change is coming quickly to the Boy Scouts of America after years of turmoil and debate over its membership policy, with an openly gay 17-year-old in Maryland achieving the highest rank of Eagle Scout. On Monday night, Boy Scout Troop 52, one of the nation’s oldest, formed a circle and gave Pascal Tessier sustained applause and some handshakes and pats on the back. His achievement comes just weeks after the organization lifted its ban on gay youth.