Category: Gold Girl Stories
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Church Based Community Food Pantry: A Gold Girl Story
Natalie Wood of Knoxville felt inspired to tackle her community’s food insecurity issue. Her project, “Church Based Community Food Pantry,” 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 implementing a project that produces lasting change in the community…
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Network of Blessings: A Gold Girl Story
Inspired by a mission trip, Danielle Holbert of Knoxville established a network of food pantries at three local churches to assist those struggling with homelessness and poverty. Her project, “Proverbs 22:9 – A Network of Blessings,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate…
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Inspiring Music to All: A Gold Girl Story
Aware of dwindling music programs in schools, Lily Andrews of Signal Mountain embarked on a mission to inspire and share her love of music with children in her community. Her project, “Inspiring Music to All,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about…
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Growing into STEM: A Gold Girl Story
Concerned about the lack of diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in her community, Sadie Pastor of Knoxville created educational resources that ultimately impacted 27 middle schools across East Tennessee. Her project, “Growing into STEM,” earned her a prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award in 2023. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues…
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Sewing in Support of Hospitalized Children: A Gold Girl Story
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…
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Pollinate Our Planet: A Gold Girl Story
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…
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Better Together Day Camp: A Gold Girl Story
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…
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Lighting Up a National Symbol: A Gold Girl Story
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. …
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Destigmatizing Dyslexia: A Gold Girl Story
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…
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Pollinator Power: A Gold Girl Story
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…
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