Welcome to the GSCSA blog! We look forward to sharing how Girl Scouts are taking action in our council — for themselves, their communities, and the world.
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Paraskevi “Vivi” Christopoulos of Knoxville wanted to help families through the difficult time of having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after her family experienced the same challenges. Vivi created handmade bags to give to families being supported through the Beads of Courage Program®. Her efforts resulted in her earning a 2022 Girl Scout… Read more
Lauren Huffstetler of Maryville knew the power to bring about change means taking action. She created a project to educate and provide tangible ways to restore pollinator habitats. Her efforts resulted in earning a 2022 Girl Scout Gold Award. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and… Read more
Carolina Sunshine Shank of Chattanooga organized and hosted the Better Together Day Camp to provide fun, educational, and accessible experiences for local girls. Her project earned her a 2022 Girl Scout Gold Award. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing a project that produces lasting… Read more
When Angela Nauss of Wise, Virginia, visited Flag Rock Overlook in Norton, Virginia, she noticed that the flag that serves as the centerpiece of the attraction was not lit after dark. That visit sparked a project to light the flag and educate others about flag etiquette. She earned a 2022 Girl Scout Gold Award for her efforts. … Read more
Carolyne McCord of Knoxville created a website with online resources aimed at destigmatizing dyslexia. Her efforts resulted in her earning a 2022 Girl Scout Gold Award. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing a project that produces lasting change in the community and beyond. It is… Read more
Laughton “Lottie” Miller of Signal Mountain partnered with Mountain Arts Community Center to create a garden full of plants native to Tennessee after learning that pollinator populations are in decline. Her efforts for this project earned her a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by… Read more
