Alexis Hewett, 16, Scouts BSA Troop 483 (all-girl troop), was awarded the BSA’s highest rank of Eagle Scout among her troop, friends, and family at the Redeemer Church in Riverview, FL. She was the first female Eagle Scout within her Troop that began on February 1, 2019, when females were afforded the opportunity to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America. Lexi is a trailblazer. She attends Riverview High School, is a returning Varsity Cheerleader, is in Navy Junior ROTC, works as a lifeguard, is PADI Open Water Advanced SCUBA Diver certified, and will continue to serve in leadership roles in her troop. Alexis joins her two brothers, Nathan and Asher Hewett, and Father, Rick Hewett in obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Family from across the country came to participate in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Alexis was presented awards from U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan, Florida Representative Michael Beltran, the VFW, American Legion, Marine Corp League, Veterans Council of Hillsborough County, Riverview Chamber of Commerce, and BSA’s Timucua District. Alexis was presented with numerous congratulatory letters from former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, U.S. Senators and Representatives, U.S. Department Secretaries, the Governors of Florida and Texas, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners, University Presidents, and corporation CEOs.
The Osprey Observer reported the prestigious event.
Since 2018, the Family and Youth Researcg and Education (FYRE) Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization and charter organization of Troop 483, has served Southern Hillsborough County families. FYRE fortifies families by providing family-focused programs, resources, and education. FYRE charters Cub Scout Pack 481 (co-ed elementary school aged family program), Scouts BSA Troop 482 (all boy troop), and Scouts BSA Troop 483 (all girl troop). The units all meet on Thursday evenings at Redeemer Church on 12404 Boyette Road in Riverview so the entire family can participate, reduce the amount of weeknight meetings, and make life simpler for families. FYRE volunteers have mentored six Eagle Scout future leaders to date. For more information, visit www.TheFYRE.org.
