Category: Gold Girl Stories
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History at Play: A Gold Girl Story
Ellen Petrik, a lover of history, set out to make the subject more engaging and approachable for children. She worked with Blount Mansion to create a new, interactive exhibit featuring historical toys that children can play with! This included handmade marbles, whirligigs, dolls and a dollhouse. She developed interactive stations featuring reticule sewing and writing…
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The Talent of Tomorrow: A Gold Girl Story
Bailey Redmond of Knoxville created a music festival to showcase young talent. As a young musician, Bailey had been turned away from events because of her age. Her high school agreed to host the showcase, and she conducted auditions and booked more than a dozen acts. She earned a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in…
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Daisy Sisters from the Heart: A Gold Girl Story
Sofia Filigenzi of Oak Ridge noticed more children were experiencing loneliness, especially since the pandemic, and wanted to help them connect with peers and express their feelings. She put her artistic talents to work by writing and illustrating a children’s story that addresses common but often stigmatized childhood experiences such as loneliness, bullying, and expressing…
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Teen Writing Club: A Gold Girl Story
A writer herself, Brooke Fisher of Lenior City wanted to help teens develop creative writing skills and connect with others. She worked with her local public library to establish a creative writing program where teens could meet and share their work. She earned a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2024 for her Teen Writing…
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Rest for Refugees: A Gold Girl Story
After learning that resettled families frequently arrive with few possessions, but are federally required to have new beds, Orly Berry of Knoxville worked to improve conditions for refugee children in Knoxville. She partnered with Bridge Refugee Services to raise awareness and funds and her Rest for Refugee Children project earned her a prestigious Girl Scout…
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Pouring into Youth: A Gold Girl Story
Seeing a need for Sunday school and Wednesday night church devotionals that were tailored to youth, Taylor Trammell of Johnson City developed a yearlong curriculum based on the biblical book of Acts. Her project, “Acts 29: We are the Next Chapter,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2024. Gold Award Girl Scouts are…
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Expressing Mental Health Through Art: A Gold Girl Story
Recognizing the positive impact creative arts can have on mental health, Sidney Kiner of Chattanooga wanted to provide an outlet for teenagers to express themselves and connect with their emotions. “The Art of Mental Health” project that Sidney created earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2024. Gold Award Girl Scouts are rock stars,…
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Arts Appreciation Week: A Gold Girl Story
While attending Science Hill High School, Alison “Ali” Pohland noticed that arts programs sometimes took a backseat to other school events. Drawing from her personal passion for the performing arts, Ali set out to highlight the school’s artistic talent and foster a better understanding of art’s value among her peers. Her project, “Arts Appreciation Week,”…
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Self-Love and Care: A Gold Girl Story
Hailing from Bristol, Tennessee, Madison Mitchell embarked on a mission to tackle a critical issue affecting young girls today: nurturing self-esteem, promoting self-care, and fostering responsible use of technology, particularly social media. She turned this mission into her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about…
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The Art of Biodiversity: A Gold Girl Story
In a world where biodiversity is under threat, Greta Lane of Johnson City set out to make a difference through her art and activism. Her project, “The Art of Biodiversity,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and…
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