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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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Improving the Lives of Outdoor Dogs: A Gold Girl Story
Rachel “Maryn” Pope of Maryville partnered with Blount County Animal Welfare Society (BCAWS) to educate her community about the importance of providing doghouses to outdoor dogs. Her efforts resulted in her earning a Girl Scout Gold Award in 2022. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing…
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Preparing the West Knox FISH Pantry for a New Generation: A Gold Girl Story
Celestina Pint of Knoxville describes herself as creative, independent, and curious – traits that helped her as she developed and executed a project to revitalize West Knox FISH Pantry by updating its facilities and online presence. As a result of her efforts, she was named a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers…
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No-Name & Celiac Disease: A Gold Girl Story
Randi Kroner of Knoxville used her experience with celiac disease to write, illustrate, publish, and distribute a children’s book to inform the public about the autoimmune disease and how it affects people. Her efforts resulted in her being named a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate…
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Springbrook Park Tree Biodiversity: A Gold Girl Story
Elyssa Looney of Maryville partnered with Springbrook Park in Alcoa to create a program to educate visitors about native trees and biodiversity. Her efforts resulted in being named a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. 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…
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