Kathryn, a senior at Vestavia Hills High School, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Kathryn earned her Gold Award for her project Glenwood Garden and Youth Autism Awareness. Her project focused on creating an attractive and stimulating environment for the residents of Glenwood and the Allen Scott School for autistic individuals. After extensive research, Kathryn learned that many autistic people are either hyposensitive or hypersensitive, and decided that planting lilies and herbs in the Glenwood Garden would help them stimulate some of their senses. To raise awareness for her project, Kathryn set up booths at her church and ballparks in her community to educate others about understanding and accepting autistic behaviors instead of viewing them as “not normal.” Kathryn is currently working with the Vestavia Hills mayor to support an autistic awareness day every year.
“The most successful part of my project was educating others about treating everyone equally regardless of their appearance or abilities,” says Kathryn, “It’s also nice to drive by the Glenwood school and see the residents sitting in the garden.”
The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion. Some universities and colleges offer scholarships unique to Gold Award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.
Hallie, a senior at Spain Park High School, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Hallie earned her Gold Award for her project Music of the Mind. Her project focused on in-school music therapy for students in the special needs class at her high school. With the help of two fellow students, Hallie spent time with the class every day teaching them basic rhythms that the class could identify in some of their favorite music.
“The students’ retention of information was incredible,” said Hallie, “they enjoyed learning the rhythms and playing along with their favorite songs.” Hallie says the most rewarding part of the whole project was the concert at the end of the year. “The students were so proud of what they had accomplished, and they each received a ribbon for their hard work.”
“By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award,” said Trish Coghlan, CEO of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, “Hallie has become a community leader. Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.”
The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion. Some universities and colleges offer scholarships unique to Gold Award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.
Sarah, a freshman at Cullman High School, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Sarah earned her Gold Award for her project Sugar & Spice Science: Science Just for Girls! Her project focused on helping third and fourth grade girls at East Elementary School improve in science. Sarah created lesson plans and presentations for each of the science experiments.
“I hope my project will inspire younger girls to become scientists,” said Sarah.
“By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award,” said Trish Coghlan, CEO of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, “Sarah has become a community leader. Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.”
The girl who goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her leadership, vision, and boundless energy is an inspiration to all Girl Scouts. Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion. Some universities and colleges offer scholarships unique to Gold Award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.
Ashlyn, a member
of Girl Scout Troop 10737 and a 10th grader at Bob Jones High School,
was recently award the Four-Star Award from Girl Scouts of the USA. To
be a Four-Star recipient in the P.R.A.Y. (Programs of Religious
Activities with Youth) Program of Religious Emblems, a person must
complete every program of the P.R.A.Y. series from God and Me through
God and Life. Ashlyn and her family are members of Messiah Lutheran
Church in Madison.
About P.R.A.Y.
P.R.A.Y. is best
known for religious awards programs. The P.R.A.Y. program helps young
people to develop a deeper relationship with God and to understand how
God is active in their lives and in the world around them. It is a
Christian Education resource that uses Bible lessons paired with service
projects to help young people not only to grow in Christian faith but
to also express their faith by reaching out in love and in service to
others. P.R.A.Y. encourages families, youth agencies, and Protestant
congregations to use the P.R.A.Y. series to foster spiritual growth in
children, youth and families.
