His awards case is filled with patches from excursions to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, to the Sea Base High Adventure Base in Florida, to earning the Eagle rank, scouting’s highest honor.

Cayla Laughter is a 13-year-old Eagle Scout, but says the accomplishment is just one step on her intended path. “I want to be a cardiovascular surgeon,” said Cayla, a seventh grader at Langley ...