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FROM THE DESK OF THE CEO

Dear Girl Scouts:

When you’re a Girl Scout, you’re a G.I.R.L.: A go-getter, innovator, risk-taker and leader™. Someone who considers the world around her and thinks, how can I help? Someone who has the courage to try new things and embrace the unfamiliar. Someone who steps up instead of standing by.

The 159 Girl Scouts in this year’s Gold Award class represent the best of what a G.I.R.L. can do. They are go-getters who advocate for the arts and help their peers lead healthier lives. They’re innovators who inspire the next generation to love STEM and financial literacy. They’re risk-takers who fight

cyberbullying and the stigma of mental illness in their schools. And they’re leaders who rally their communities behind the causes they care about.

The remarkable young women seen throughout this book have demonstrated drive and determination to become agents for change, dedicating a minimum of 80 hours to earn Girl Scouts’ highest award. Take a look throughout these pages to learn more about their extraordinary work. I hope they inspire you, just as they have inspired me.

The Silver Award is the highest accomplishment a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. These G.I.R.L.s select an issue they’re passionate about, make a plan and take action. With your support, this year 888 Girl Scout Cadettes took on projects to earn their Silver Award. I know they are headed for even more extraordinary success.

Unique to our Council is the Silver Trefoil Award, which was earned by 214 G.I.R.L.s this year. Collectively, these Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors devoted more than 20,000 hours of service to effect change in our Girl Scout community, nationally and globally. Congratulations!

I know all the girls featured in this book are on the path to an incredible future. It’s no surprise that half of all businesswomen were Girl Scouts, or that nearly all of the women who have flown in space are proud Girl Scout alumnae. When it comes to G.I.R.L.s, success is in their DNA. Of course, they couldn’t do it without you, the parents and volunteers who support girls on their journeys. Because of your dedication to our Movement, all girls have the opportunity to take the lead like a Girl Scout.

Sincerely,

Lidia Soto-Harmon Chief Executive OfficerGirl Scouts Nation’s Capital

THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE

THE GIRL SCOUT LAW

GIRL SCOUTS NATION'S CAPITAL

On my honor, I will try:To serve God* and my country

To help people at all times, andTo live by the Girl Scout Law

*Members may substitute wording appropriate to their own spiritual beliefs for the word “God.”

I will do my best to beHonest and fair,

Friendly and helpful,Considerate and caring,

Courageous and strong, and Responsible for what I say and do,

And toRespect myself and others,

Respect authority,Use resources wisely,

Make the world a better place, andBe a sister to every Girl Scout.

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Faye Fields, President of the BoardLidia Soto-Harmon, Chief Executive Officer

Colleen Cibula, Chief Operating OfficerMankaa Ngwa-Suh, Program Services Manager

Zoe Dranove, Program AssistantCarrie Banachowski, Liaison Gold Award Scholarship Panel

Miriam McKeown, Marketing Specialist

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ABOUT THE GOLD AWARD GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS

Mikayla AlbericoClifton, VAF.A.N. (Fitness & Nutrition) ClubMikayla formed a club at her local elementary school after care program to teach and inform kids about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Nadia AliWoodbridge, VACoding Chickadees: Making Computer Science More AvailableNadia created a website that teaches Java, a coding language, to encourage young girls to pursue careers in computer science.

Elizabeth AllenAnnandale, VAComfy and Playful Paws Elizabeth hosted an event to inspire others to make blankets and toys for shelter animals. She designed dog and cat toys and created a how-to flier for shelter

visitors.

Nicole AverinosGaithersburg, MDBeneficial Benches Nicole placed benches in her local park to give members of her community a place to enjoy nature, unplug and live a healthier lifestyle.

Katie BabbitPotomac, MDRad Readers Katie created a childhood literacy summer program and collected books to organize a library for the residents at the Rockville Housing Enterprises community center.

Lauren BairdFairfax, VAScrapbook Fun For Everyone Lauren used photography and scrapbooking as a tool to encourage appreciation of the arts among youth.

Amelia BakerSharpsburg, MDButterfly Haven Amelia planted a monarch butterfly garden in the courtyard of a local elementary school and taught students about this endangered species.

Marina BeesonDunkirk, MDOpera is Cool! Marina gave interactive presentations to elementary schools that included singing, dancing and skits to educate students about the value of opera and the fine arts.

The Gold Award is Girl Scouting’s highest honor. This prestigious award is earned by a select group of Girl Scouts who have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities, and advocating for lasting change. This past year, from March 16, 2016 to March 15, 2017, 159 Girl Scouts from 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia earned the Gold Award.

The road to the Gold Award begins with discovery. Each girl uses her own values and skills to identify a community issue she is passionate about and then determines the topic and audience for her project. Before proceeding, each girl submits a project proposal to the Gold Award Panel. The Panel welcomes all projects for which there is a demonstrated need. The Panel works with Girl Scouts to support the development of their projects, and act as mentors along the way.

While working on her project, each Girl Scout dedicates herself to advancing her cause and accomplishing her goal. All of the projects completed this year will have a lasting and positive impact on our region and beyond. From protecting the environment and teaching young people about community issues, to promoting healthy behaviors and helping the homeless, these Girl Scouts have exhibited outstanding leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and a sincere commitment to improving their communities. Congratulations to all of our Gold Award Girl Scouts!

The following pages feature this year’s Gold Award Girl Scouts and descriptions of their projects. We have given you a brief glimpse of the amazing projects our Gold Award Girl Scouts have accomplished in 2017.

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GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS

Danielle BensWashington, DCAvoiding Credit Card Debt in CollegeDanielle hosted a workshop where she taught current and prospective college students how to be financially savvy during their college years.

Emily BerdineFalling Waters, WVA Home Away from HomeEmily designed and built a shelving unit that helped organize the intake care at Children’s Home Society of Martinsburg.

Sahana BhagatDunn Loring, VAThe Happiness ProjectSahana created a happier and healthier student body by helping students identify stress triggers and practice techniques to manage and reduce stress.

Maya BondsRiverdale, MDMission H2OMaya conducted a water safety workshop for the residents of District Heights and the members of her church to stress the importance of learning how to swim.

Marisa BrockPort Republic, MDLife Hacks for Free Roaming Cats Marisa led a team to create educational videos for the Friends of Felines cat rescue to promote awareness of free-roaming felines.

Kenna BrooksWashington, DCRescue, Care, Adopt Kenna created Lost Paws, an animal rescue, to give lost, injured and stray animals medical and adoption services in the District of Columbia.

Caroline BrunnerMcLean, VAThe Music Connection Project Caroline created a series of monthly concerts performed by students to help residents at a local retirement home improve their memories.

Madison BuckwalterNew Market, MDNorth Shore Spring RestorationMadison built a trail leading to a natural spring which encouraged local residents to enjoy nature and avoid littering.


Allison CarswellWoodbridge, VAChildhood Nutrition ClassAllison implemented a nutrition program for elementary students that incorporated weekly classes, hands-on cooking, community resources and information for families.

Sara CarterAshburn, VATeaching the Youth of Tomorrow the Languages of TodaySara created a language and culture club at her local middle school to introduce students to four languages and promote cultural appreciation.

Amanda CastelliPotomac, MDAngel for the Hard of HearingAmanda created Expansion of Teen Angel Project, a performance group that used ASL to bring auditory performances to hearing impaired communities.

Maia ChibberGaithersburg, MDDO ART! BE SMART! Maia provided an after school Art Club for elementary schools in underprivileged areas. Her program helped students learn to appreciate art and improve art literacy.

Grace ChungClifton, VAA Creative OutreachGrace taught at-risk children art techniques and brought artistic awareness to this often overlooked community.

Hannah CohenDerwood, MDCreating a Crescendo Hannah visited local elementary schools with her school's Gamer Symphony Orchestra in order to encourage students to pursue music in school.

Sarah ColeVienna, VARhyme Literacy Party Sarah hosted a literacy party for disadvantaged preschoolers. Using crafts and nursery rhymes, Sarah helped the students develop critical literacy skills for their future.

Leah ColesPurcellville, VARain Gardens: Low Tech Solution to Rain Water Pollution Leah constructed a "rain garden in a box" to reduce pollutants from rainwater at a local middle school.

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Emily ColleyeWashington, DCHaitian Stones DocumentaryEmily traveled to Haiti to empower young children and teens to tell their stories through imagery, and to help change the stereotype surrounding children in Haiti that exists due to extreme poverty.

Kaylee CoxPomfret, MDHydration and SportsKaylee taught tweens about recognizing the signs of dehydration through a pamphlet and a fun five-day event called “Hydrate to Dominate.”

Danielle CressmanVienna, VASnug Scarves for Local KidsDanielle taught local community members how to sew scarves and donated them to family shelters.

Amanda CulpOlney, MDMental Health Awareness WeekAmanda created videos about anxiety, depression and eating disorders for an awareness week at her school to eliminate the stigma of mental health issues.

Cheyenne CurlingWoodbridge, VANational Seashore Promotional Videos Cheyenne created videos to help attract visitors to Assateague National Seashore and Wildlife Refuge.

Clara da SilvaBethesda, MDTrees for the Future Clara restored a neighborhood park by planting trees, creating ecological benefits for decades to come.

Isabelle DangBowie, MDIntegral Tai Chi and Meditation for Stress Relief Isabelle held workshops demonstrating how to use Tai Chi to fight stress.

Stephanie DaoStafford, VACleaner Teeth! Brighter Smile!Stephanie taught children at her local elementary school the importance of cleaning their teeth daily and proper dental hygiene.


Basia DavisWoodbridge, VACyberbullying SeminarBasia equipped local teens and preteens with skills to identify, report and prevent cyberbullying.

Olivia DeiblerEdgewater, MDPermanent Orienteering TrailOlivia created a permanent orienteering trail to motivate people of all ages to get outside and have fun while learning.

Tara DoddapaneniBoyds, MDLet's Clean Up Our Environment!Tara organized an Environment Day at a school in India to increase awareness about the importance of proper waste management and keeping the environment clean.

Lillian DunheimerVienna, VAHearing is the Key to Learning Lillian increased awareness of hearing impairment amongst preschoolers through presentations and flyers.

Meredith EbyIjamsville, MDRoad Safety in a PinchMeredith held a workshop to teach teenagers how to maintain their cars and what to do in an emergency breakdown or accident.

Rebekah EisenfeldWinchester, VATranquility Area Rebekah designed a tranquility area using sensory and nature elements for the clients at NW Works Inc., which provides vocational training to people with disabilities.

Shelby EpperlyGaithersburg, MDRockville Vocational Training Center Shelby renovated space in a women’s homeless shelter to provide a job training center that helped residents gain the skills they need to enter the work force.

Katherine EricsonNorth Potomac, MDRoad to High School Katherine created Road to High School, an after-school club that provided support to middle school girls to help them transition to high school.

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Annabelle EylerWoodsboro, MDStructures for Sustainable HorticultureAnnabelle built hops trellises on the grounds of her school, Saint John’s Catholic Prep, to educate the students in multiple classes about horticulture.

Olivia FaganDamascus, MDProject SmilesOlivia planned and delivered an educational health and hygiene awareness program for elementary school students. Topics included the importance of proper oral hygiene, healthy eating and lifestyle habits.

Serena FarmerPotomac Falls, VAField Hockey Summer CampSerena organized a field hockey camp for beginners to introduce girls to a new sport while teaching them a healthy hobby.

Madelin FinnAlexandria, VAHappy and Healthy LivingMadelin educated youth in her community about the importance of healthy and stress-free living, through interactive presentations, cooking and games.

Marilyn FisherMiddletown, MDKids Can Knit! Marilyn hosted a knitting workshop for kids to teach them the basics of knitting and inform them of charitable knitting opportunities.

Abigail GibbsWinchester, VASpreading Homelessness Awareness in Our Community Abigail created a photojournalism gallery featuring individuals from the Salvation Army's shelter to decrease the stigma of homelessness and encourage teens to volunteer.

Robin GlefkeSilver Spring, MDAstronomy Club Robin organized an Astronomy Club where members learned about various astronomical phenomena and events with a culminating event at a local museum.

Jenell GloverOakton, VANutritious Cooking Skills for ChildrenJenell created a program that gave children and families in need the skills to cook simple and healthy meals on a budget.


Corina GribbleHerndon, VAGender Identity - A Conversation, Not a DebateCorina led guided discussions on gender identity awareness, with the intent to promote inclusion and acceptance.

Shalvit GrimesWashington, DCA Playground Full of PinniesShalvit traveled to Haiti and taught American soccer skills, teamwork and sportsmanship to kids at Children's Academy Learning Center and at Larousse Orphanage.

Kendra GroganFairfax, VAIntroduce Orchestra to Assisted Living HomeKendra's project brought Oakton High School Orchestra to Sunrise Assisted Living Facility, bridging generations through the universal language of music.

Mackenzie GrossPoolesville, MDGive Tomorrow a Chance Mackenzie advocated for education on suicide awareness and prevention through a Health Fair in her community, video, pledge to encourage allies, and a football game.

Megan GrubbPoolesville, MDAprons for Alzheimer'sMegan led a sewing club at her local middle school, where she and the students made aprons for memory loss patients at the Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Taylor GuilfordWoodbridge, VASave the Bees Taylor's project addressed the decline in honeybee colonies and their important role in our food supply by starting a club and a beehive to educate the public.

Abigail GuiseGermantown, MDRunning for Beginners Abigail held a running workshop to inform new and experienced runners about injury, proper hydration and how to warm up and cool down the body.

Mythili GunaratnamGaithersburg, MDKey to Success Mythili formed a summer camp that provided free childcare and extracurricular activities for children whose families could not afford private camps.

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Erica GuthrieMontgomery Village, MDShelter Animal Comfort ProjectErica created and donated 60 fleece blankets and 100 toys for animals awaiting adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center.

Alicia HarmanDamascus, MDA Setback to TakebackAlicia created a blog for teenage girls with sports injuries, giving them a forum to give advice on dealing with and recovering from injuries.

Grace HoffpauirGermantown, MDDisguising the FenceGrace planted a garden in front of a church to beautify the area and encourage members to visit and stay active as members.

Anne HundertmarkPoolesville, MDMuch Ado About ClassicsAnne created a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing to encourage a greater appreciation of classic literature among middle and high schoolers.

Julia HunterFalls Church, VALIGHTS in the Sky Julia started a scientific day camp for elementary school girls to help promote academic confidence and enthusiasm.

Elizabeth ImphongAlexandria, VATea, Conversation, & Etiquette with Eleanor Roosevelt Elizabeth created a club that gave young girls the opportunity to build their self-esteem and gain confidence.

Regine Jacks District Heights, MDLife After High School Regine created a workshop to help high school students evaluate their future, set goals and make plans to achieve them after graduating. The students made vision boards to inspire them and keep them on track.

Camille JeffersonBethesda, MDBaseball Training and Information WorkshopCamille traveled to Haiti to implement health and wellness practices through education and sports.


Dalencia JenkinsAccokeek, MDDriving the Fear Out of Winter StormsDalencia conducted an informative seminar on the importance of safe driving during snow storms.

Rachel JenkinsManassas, VAMy Home Away From Home!Rachel renovated the therapy playroom in the pediatric unit at National Rehabilitation Hospital to give patients and their families a comfortable place to heal.

Alexandra JohnsonSpringfield, VAConnecting All Levels of MusiciansAlexandra held a multi-level orchestra event for the community to encourage the retention of 4th grade students in the music program.

Carly JohnsonNorth Beach, MDFind Your Inner Spielberg Carly created a film club to encourage children to explore careers in filmmaking.

Moira JohnsonGainesville, VAThe "Pollinator Preservation" Project Moira created an initiative focused on the preservation of native bee species and educated the community on the importance of native pollinators.

Rosetta JohnsonGaithersburg, MDProject: Why Are They DifferentRosetta lead a series of presentations that educated elementary students on the importance of Autism awareness to promote understanding and prevent bullying.

Ruchi KakkadSterling, VATech4Seniors Ruchi designed a five-week program for senior citizens that taught them how to safely and effectively use technology.

Anjali KalraGaithersburg, MDCamp Sunshine Anjali developed a summer camp program for children who are homeless, allowing them to experience educational and uplifting activities.

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Pranusha KareddyBoyds, MDCultural Appreciation WorkshopPranusha held a Cultural Appreciation workshop for elementary students, where they learned how to embrace cultural diversity through fun activities.

Ariel Kentish-DavisUpper Marlboro, MD#you'renotaloneAriel addressed teen mental health awareness at her high school by developing a website and sponsoring an art contest.

Maya KhannaDunn Loring, VASummer Science Scholars ProgramMaya started a program to get young students interested in science. Students were paired with high school mentors, where they completed a science project on topics of interest.

Erika KosarMonrovia, MDShake and Bake S'moreErika designed an exercise circuit and rebuilt a fire pit to inspire healthy living and give Girl Scout troops a place to get together and make S’mores.

Victoria LackeyCentreville, VADifferent Ways to Relieve Stress Workshop Victoria held four workshops at the Katherine Hanley Shelter in Fairfax, VA to educate participants on how to positively manage stress once they leave the shelter.

Erin LaffertyNew Market, MDTogether We Are One Erin created a two-day event full of educational opportunities and activities to encourage participation in Unified Sports and increase the acceptance of those with disabilities.

Rachele Larkin Washington, DCDance Workshop Rachele traveled to Haiti where she volunteered in an elementary school and taught young women how to choreograph and perform modern dance routines.

Katherine LarsonAlexandria, VALove Shouldn't HurtKatherine produced a short film about sexual assault within schools and college campuses in order to raise safety awareness.


Emilia LawlerWalkersville, MDBuilding a Library Collection at the Sherman Adams SchoolEmilia worked with leaders at an elementary school in Liberia to provide more than 700 books and a cloud-based catalog system for their new library.

Joria LeOakton, VAVietnamese Mobile LibraryJoria built a library for the Vietnamese Youth Educational Association summer school students, giving them the opportunity to explore Vietnamese literature and deepen cultural appreciation.

Hannah LecknerOakton, VAJedi Strings Summer CampHannah hosted the week-long Jedi Strings Camp for 5th and 6th graders to keep them interested in playing string instruments.

Sarah LeiSpringfield, VAThe Khmer Rouge: Journey to America Sarah captured real-life experiences and journeys to create a documentary film illuminating the forgotten aspects of the Cambodian genocide.

Chloe LenkerClarksburg, MDDomestic Violence Can Happen to AnyoneChloe held an event on domestic violence for high school girls. She shared tips on how to recognize premature behaviors that lead to violence and unhealthy relationships.

Mackenzie LiuVienna, VABat vs. Mosquito Mackenzie created a presentation on the important role bats play in the environment. She also helped participants build bat houses for nearby parks.

Megan LoveGaithersburg, MDSew It Up Megan formed a a sewing club to teach students simple sewing skills so they can teach others how to sew.

Shannon LyonsCentreville, VASpring Carnival for Pediatric Cancer PatientsShannon organized a carnival on the pediatric oncology floor at a hospital to lift the spirits of young cancer patients. She also presented information on different types of cancers and germ prevention.

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Riley MacLarenMontgomery Village, MDSleep TightRiley started the Sleep Tight initiative to provide families in need with blankets and books. Her mission is to promote a sense of comfort, self-esteem and early childhood literacy.

Elizabeth MaloneOakton, VAReal Talk with TeachersElizabeth created a lecture series that gives teachers a platform to share meaningful stories to help kindle better student-teacher relationships.

Grace MarionWashington, DCMusic Culture ClinicGrace led a music workshop for students in Haiti, using songs and musical games to teach kids about rhythm, tempo and key.

Caleigh MasonGermantown, MDJunior NaturalistCaleigh created a program for the Black Hills Regional Park that included sixteen courses on naturalist topics.

Charlotte MastersBethesda, MDSurvivors' Speakers BureauCharlotte created a speakers bureau that brought Holocaust survivors to area schools. Her goal was to empower students to think differently about tolerance.

Aliyah MatthewsUpper Marlboro, MDFit Forever Aliyah led a variety of fitness demonstrations and provided free skin cancer and blood pressure screenings.

Madyson May Bristow, VABuilding a Music Wall, Building a Musical Community Madyson led a music-making and creative thinking initiative to get youth excited about music.

Molly McCrackenFairfax, VABreathe Out!Molly addressed the issue of teen stress through an informative workshop, website and a Facebook page for 7th to 12th graders in her community.


Lauren McDermottCentreville, VAP.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) ProjectLauren developed an educational website to raise awareness for the needs of homeless animals.

Hailey McGrathGreat Falls, VALittle Free Library for Annandale Terrace SchoolHailey installed two libraries and held a book drive that collected over 3,000 books for an undeserved school.

Amara MckinneyLorton, VAThe Sky's the Limit Girls WorkshopAmara designed a program for her local community center to help young girls explore the world of architecture. She used fun design-based activities that helped tackle traditional gender roles.

Julia MedinaSpringfield, VAEnrichment Activities for At-Risk Youth Julia created an initiative through the Springfield Safe Youth Project that gave at-risk youth a safe space to have fun.

Ashley MertsockSpringfield, VARAD PacksAshley designed and distributed activity kits to pediatric cancer patients to help manage the anxiety associated with cancer treatment.

Jennifer MilhiserMontgomery Village, MDSTEAM at Stedwick Jennifer created an after-school STEAM club at her former elementary school to show students that learning is interactive and not just reading and listening.

Helen MillerAshburn, VAMurals of Encouragement Helen gave children the opportunity to express their creativity and put their artistic skills to use by designing a mural.

Isabel MinBurke, VAImprove World Understanding Through DanceIsabel started an after-school program that used dance as a way to promote cultural appreciation and awareness among youth.

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Molly MitchellBurke, VAMusic MattersMolly educated young people in her community on the psychological and academic benefits of music appreciation.

Anna Morrison Poolesville, MD Save Our ReefsAnna produced public service announcement videos to inform teens of the impact global warming and pollution have on coral reefs.

Nihira MugambaSilver Spring, MDReading to ExcelNihira started a reading program to address literacy needs for Loy Kindergarten students in Kampala, Uganda.

Kalyn MurphyDistrict Heights, MDWe Got SkillsKalyn volunteered at a summer camp where she used jewelry making to help improve children’s developmental and cognitive skills.

Sahiti NadimpalliBoyds, MDWounded Warriors AwarenessSahiti partnered with the Kuchipudi Dance Academy to arrange a classical Indian dance recital to commemorate military service called Thillana: An Ode to Veterans.

Megan NeroOak Hill, VAChairishable Treasures Megan refurbished gently used and discarded furniture for ex-offenders transitioning back into society.

Bernadette My-Chi Nguyen Herndon, VAGoing Green Bernadette led a workshop on going green to teach participants about planting with recycled materials and other practices that ensure a cleaner earth.

Elizabeth NguyenHerndon, VATai Pro FlexElizabeth held a workshop on joint injury prevention that incorporated Tai Chi as an exercise method.


Rachel OdetteHerndon, VAPollinator GardenRachel created a garden that preserved sixteen native pollinating plants.

Nikita PatelBrookeville, MDHealth & Fitness Workshop for GirlsNikita held a health and fitness workshop for middle school girls in her community.

Madeleine PaulsenMcLean, VAThe Confidence ProjectMadeleine used Maslow's Hierarchy to encourage middle school girls to gain and maintain confidence.

Abigail PayneHughesville, MDFun With Math Abigail held a STEM activity day to get young students excited about STEM fields.

Kathryne PennBoyds, MDNo Brows No ProblemKathryne led an eyebrow how-to workshop to boost the self-esteem of young adults with cancer.

Laura PhamSilver Spring, MDPolice and Citizen Interaction Laura educated high school students, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and their parents on how to properly interact with law enforcement.

Lynn PhanSilver Spring, MDThings About Money You Should Know (But You Probably Don't)Lynn held workshops for teens and parents on important financial skills. Topics included college tuition, applying for credit cards and filing taxes.

Veronica PhilippsOak Hill, VAMulticultural Noah's Ark MuralVeronica painted a mural in the children's nursery room at St. John Neumann's Church to help create a positive environment and promote cultural unity.

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Claire PierceAlexandria, VANotes for HopeClaire created Notes For Hope in order to brighten the spirits of those in nursing homes and children's hospitals with musical entertainment.

Jana Ponder Washington, DC Dance Injury Prevention BreakdownJana held a dance injury prevention workshop to teach dancers the importance of proper dance method and technique.

Meredith Prouty-DueHuntingtown, MDRenovation and Expansion of Historic Sotterley Plantation's Costume ProgramMeredith created new costumes, an organizational system and a reference book for the Historic Sotterley Plantation's living history program.

Nancie PryorMount Rainier, MDTeen Steppers: Fighting Teen ObesityNancie created Teen Steppers, a walking and exercise program to address teen obesity and its associated health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and low self-esteem.

Lauren QueenSilver Spring, MDBuilding BridgesLauren worked to implement a social network for students with disabilities that incorporated social and tech skills, along with information on postsecondary opportunities.

Adithi RamakrishnanAshburn, VAPink for Gold: Breast Cancer Awareness Adithi promoted breast cancer awareness in her community through a website and workshop that educated women on the disease and the importance of preventive methods.

Nisha Ramamurthy North Potomac, MDProject Natyam Nisha promoted health and fitness through an Indian classical dance called Bharathanatyam for children at a local homeless shelter.

Samantha RedlichPotomac, MDLess Waste to Make the World a Better PlaceSamantha produced a video outlining how to make synagogues greener. She also hosted a trash-free barbecue.


Lindsay RogersClifton, VALife to RememberLindsay addressed teen depression by hosting a workshop to provide information and resources for teens.

Lauren RosemanPotomac, MDReducing Food Waste and Food InsecurityLauren reduced food waste and food insecurity by connecting restaurants that discard leftover food with organizations that fight hunger.

Allyson RuthManassas, VAGet Movin' With Jump RopeAllyson initiated a program at the Boys and Girls Club where children learned how to jump rope to stay active.

Esika SavsaniGermantown, MDSTEM for THEM Esika hosted STEM workshops at a local middle school in her community, to inspire young students to develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Grace SchulerGaithersburg, MDSpeak Out!: Making Public Speaking FunGrace developed a program to get middle schoolers comfortable and confident with public speaking.

Ashley ScurlockFairfax, VARaising the 75% Ashley hosted a self-defense class at Fairfax High School and taught participants about the issue of sexual assault to reduce occurrences.

Gina SeifertOwings, MDEastern Shore Bluebird TrailGina erected the Eastern Shore Bluebird Trail at Northern High School to provide nesting ground for bluebirds and help rid insects that destroy crops in surrounding farms.

Samantha SextonGlen Mills, PAArt Therapy for Special Needs ChildrenSamantha hosted an art therapy camp for special needs children to give them the chance to express themselves through art as well as enhance their hand-eye coordination.

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Katelyn SheaWinchester, VAHealthy Lifestyles = Healthy GirlsKatelyn researched teen obesity prevention and organized a summer camp on exercise, nutrition and stress management for young girls led by community experts.

Micaela Shell Winchester, VA Light up the nightMicaela built a grill outside of her church to encourage church members and the local community to unplug from electronic devices and enjoy being outside.

Brittany ShelleyAlexandria, VAThe Art of Pitching AcademyBrittany led five pitching clinics with a pitching coach, city officials and high school teammates to teach girls softball pitching techniques.

Emma SliwinskiAshburn, VASugar - Why You Need to Stop Eating So Much!Emma delivered a presentation to fifth graders about the negative effects of added sugar, discussing why it’s harmful and teaching strategies to reduce sugar consumption.

Nicole SmithGermantown, MDProp 'til You Drop Nicole developed an organizational system for her high school's prop room, making it clean, safe, and easily accessible.

Tijara SmithWashington, DCBreak Free: No Stigma Can Hold MeTijara designed a transformational workshop for middle school girls focused on three keys to success: the ability to defend, advocate and love yourself.

Rebekah Snellings Pomfret, MDAnti-Bullying Puppet Workshop Rebekah combined her love of puppeteering with the issue of bullying to conduct a workshop where kids learned puppeting techniques and anti-bullying strategies.

Lauren SouderAdamstown, MDProject Reading RageLauren started a Teen Book Club at her local library to get teens interested in reading and to teach them about literacy.


Jillian SturimBurke, VATherapeutic Riding Sensory TrailJillian designed and built a riding sensory trail for her community to serve as a therapeutic environment.

Anna TaylorBurke, VASolo Ensemble – A to ZAnna gave private music lessons to elementary aged children who couldn't afford them. This allowed them to perform in a local music festival and learn critical music skills.

Melinda ThompsonChesapeake Beach, MDFrom Ignorance to Understanding: Fighting Anti-SemitismMelinda developed and conducted a workshop explaining the dangers of anti-Semitism and how to combat it using education.

Abigail TislerFairfax Station, VAFood For Life Abigail worked with Fairview Elementary School to install a greenhouse and to develop individualized plans for each grade that supplement math and science curriculum.

Sarah Van HookLeesburg, VATeen Tolerance VideoSarah produced a documentary on Islamic intolerance. The film is now a part of the AP English and Psychology curriculum in her school.

Sophia VarnaiSilver Spring, MDArt and Self-Discovery Camp Sophia created a week-long summer camp for young girls at her local library focusing on self-love, self-care, and self-expression through the arts.

Angela VasishtaFront Royal, VABeat the Heat India!Angela addressed how to stay safe in extreme temperatures by creating activity, coloring, and informational sheets that she shared with families locally and in India.

Mckenzie WalshHerndon, VATexting and DrivingMckenzie taught her peers the dangers of texting and driving. She also provided them with suggestions on how to ignore or refuse a cell phone while at the wheel.

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Julia WeddleFrederick, MDPesticide Awareness Program Julia built two bat houses to help eliminate the need for pesticides and make our food safer.

Samantha Werner Hedgesville, WV Participate, Engage, Immerse!Samantha helped incoming freshmen find a sense of belonging in her high school by hosting an informational session on clubs and activities within their school.

Jordan WheelerWashington, DCEat WellJordan hosted an educational cooking workshop to share her love of healthy eating and exercising with young people.

Emma WintersWarrenton, VAReady! Set! Sort!Emma addressed organizational issues at Bethel United Methodist Church by adjusting storage and creating inventory of current supplies. She also helped implement operating procedures for the church.

Rena WolinskySterling, VALive Long and PawspurrRena put together a workshop at a local animal shelter to show kids how they can help and “volunteer” at animal shelters even when they are too young to formally do so.

Elizabeth WoolfordArlington, VAYorktown High School Recycles Elizabeth created a recycling program for Arlington Public Schools to address a lack of proper waste bins and provide education for staff, students and custodians.

Carolyn Ziegler Centreville, VAKatherine K. Hanley Technology Center Carolyn started K.A.T.E, Kids Achieving in Technology and Education, to provide educational learning software to help homeless children succeed and excel in school.

GOLD AWARD PANEL

The Gold Award Panel is comprised of six regional groups of committed volunteers who meet every month to help guide girls through the Gold Award process. Our Gold Award Panel reviews proposals and provides constructive, useful feedback to potential Gold Award girls. They are essential to girls earning the Gold Award through Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital.

GOLD AWARD PANEL MEMBERS:

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CAMP CROWELL, VAMcGlensey Antonucci

Sharon Cantrall*Cyndie Lipari

Maureen Mallette*Lisa RobinsonMaria RojtmanSandy Trumbull

FREDERICK, MDKim Kingsford*Stanley Myles*Ann RobertsonCathy Romano

Camille Szymczak

LOUDOUN, VALori Ann Duvall-Jones

Taylor GaukelSue Hansen**Terri Hotaling

Suzanne Le Menestrel

* Panel Co-Chair** Panel Chair

SHENANDOAH, WVJudi Becker-Greenfield*

Tina Capps*Kathleen EngelBrian KearneyLinda Paulson

WALDORF, MDH. Christel BrokenboroughDanielle Brokenborough

Alita Jordan*Catie Palmer

Tonya Penebaker-BrownMarvena Simmonds

Sandra Stewart*

WASHINGTON, DCPriya Arokiaswamy

Jessica AveryLauren CrossHannah Davis

Carol Jacobson**Sue Kohn

Nyemale MacedoAmina Manguera

Allilia PriceJulie Queen

Katharine Tilmes

GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2017 GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP PANEL

Many colleges and universities offer scholarships to Girl Scouts who have earned their Gold Award, because they recognize the leadership skills required to earn the Gold Award.

This year, our Council offered high school seniors who earned their Gold Award the opportunity to apply for one of fourteen $1,000 educational scholarships. The Gold Award Scholarship Panel, comprised of members of the business community with a commitment to Girl Scouting, reviewed written applications and identified semifinalists to be interviewed in person at the Council office. Based on the interviews, committee members select the finalists. Additionally, the Council selected a Young Woman of Distinction – who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership – to receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The Council’s multiple scholarships for Gold Award recipients are funded through generous gifts from Sarah Phillips, a lifetime Girl Scout volunteer, in support of the Sarah and Lawrence Phillips Scholarships; a gift from an anonymous donor in honor of Marilynn Carr; and Shenandoah Region scholarships supported through an endowment from lifetime Girl Scout volunteers Eva L. Woolridge and Lynne Seibert-Steptoe.

Suzanne AmsbaughCommunity Volunteer

Amy CohenFirst Merchant Services

Marcelle DeCuirCommunity Volunteer

Stephenie FosterCommunity Volunteer

Jennifer FrancoisCommunity Volunteer

Carin GendellThe Gendell Group

Roland HawthorneThe Meltzer Group

Pat MathewsNorthern Virginia Health Foundation

Jeannine MaynardInova Hospital

Amy O’DonnellU.S. Navy

Barbara OstromMacTech Engineering and Consulting

Carolyn OstromCommunity Volunteer

Karen Penn, Esq.Endgame

Stephanie Tsacoumis, Esq.Georgetown University

Gina WassonCommunity Volunteer

SILVER AWARD GIRL SCOUTS

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. This award recognizes girls who participated in a range of take action projects benefiting their communities. Through their projects, the girls listed in this yearbook learned leadership and organizational skills, explored potential career paths and improved their communities.

Congratulations to the following Silver Award Girl Scouts:

Margaret AaronIkram AbduNabila Abdul-MalikDana AblimitJulie AblimitHaley AdamsNaya AdamyanTaruni Rachel AddankiAnna AdhikariMia AguiarDaiana AguileraElizabeth AhernSejal AhluwaliaUlia AhnRobin AllenGrace AllstonCaroline AlpiHannah AltSara AlvaradoMaria AmareErin AndersenSara AndersonSophia AndreasIman AnwarzaiLaura Armendaris

Talia ArmozaKaris ArnoldAyanna AshtonSophia AshtonKayla Aufdem-BrinkeKate AugelliShatha AwadEmily BabaEmma BacarraAshley BaeMorgan BaileyGrace BakerSydney BakerHailey BaldwinSydney BannisterEmma BarnesAbigail BarnhouseDaysia BarrRachel BartheldTessa BassettJulia BauerAdriana BeebeLaila BefusNajayah BeltonKalia Bertha

Natasha BetancourtTanvi BhatNicole BidolAntonia BirnettTheodora BirnettAylia BlackEliana BlackHannah BlackmoreRebecca BlackstenSydney BlackstonNaomi BlalockSarah BlanksLeah BlockRachael BlockMegan BoesenAbigail BoleyHardee BolivarEmily BomanAlyssa BondyCiara Bonilla-McChesneyBethany BonneyMadeline BorgerSophie BowerAriel BowersKelsey Bowers

Mei BowersHailey BowmanLindsay BowmanKylie BoydMary Madison BradleyHannah BrayJurnie BrayboyAndee BraymanKatie BrengelEva BrennanMaya Claire BrennigCeleste BrinkhuisCynthia BrooksJessica BrownKatherine BrownKiara BrownMalia BrownNiyah BrownKathleen BrowningEleanor BrunsmanSelena BrushieNatalie BuckleySara BuieKailynne BullockAlani Bumgardner

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Jai BurnettDena BurroughsMaya Burton-HallMackenzie ButlerAthena

Butler-ChristodoulouMeredith ByersZoe ByersElena CaballeroEmma CalcutEmily CampbellLeslie CampbellAlannah CancillaSantina CannettiAnh CaoLaykin CapelGrace CareyJhade CarneyTori CarrCatherine CarrollMeghan CarrollElise CarterMaya Alease CarterSydnee CarterJulia CaseBriana CaseyKylie CaseySamantha CasoloAlisia CatalonEilis CawleySamantha ChaitovitzErica ChambersMelanie ChambersMichelle ChandlerCaitlin ChangKeali ChangLiz ChapinEmily Chapman Soleil ChapmanAdeline ChartolNicole ChebiliDalia ChenLillian ChiangKennedy ChildsJulia ChoeKaley ChristmanHailey ChungEmilia CiprianoKendall ClaarKaili ClarkMary Clark

Rhyann ClarkLauren ClaussOlivia ClayMcKenzie ClevelandMadelaine ClippingerMadison CocchiaroMarissa CofoneKatherine ColaianniEmily ColeAllison CombsKatie ConahanCatherine ConnollyAnitsa ConstantianKeilah CookSade CooleyRegan CoombsSophia CooneyMadeleine CooteLauryn CopelandLenee CopelandSydney CorderoSarah CosgroveSydni CrabtreeDarja CreekmoreJordan CreightonNiya CrenshawSarah CrockettJoanna CroweClaudia CrueyIsabella CrumCamille CubeGloriana Cubero Kaeya CummingsCaitlin CunninghamCaroline CurryLorna CuthbertsonJayla CypressOlivia DaleSafiyah DandashiKelsey DanielsAbigail DavisKenna DavisMakayla DavisNatalie DavisRachael De VilleAlex DeanTaylor DeanAshlyn DearingRebecca DeFeliceEmily DeGroodtAlexis Deleon

Hanna DellerFrancesca DelmolinoLily DensockJessie DertkePaige DetwilerJessica DickinsonElizabeth DietzEmma DirksKayla DixonEleanor DobsonKathryn DollarStephanie DollardLauren DorfmanGenesis DorseyClara DottererLiberty DotyRasika DronamrajuAanchal DubeyShalini DubeyMorgan DuludeEmerson DunhamCatie DunmoyerCaroline DunningAllison EarnshawElise EbertLaurel EchardErecelis EcheverriaLumin EdmondsMegan EdwardsChristine EganShruti ElangoKayla EllerbeKaitlyn EllisSarah EngaSydney EvansGrace EverettKathryn FanningBridget FannonCaroline FeldhausKatie FeldmanIlana FelsenfeldAmanda FernandezYasmine FerrariLindsey FertigJenica FichadiaJulia FischerKalina FischerMorgan FischerTaylor FischerIsabella FiskenAvery Fitzgerald

Bristol FitzgeraldAllie FiulSara FletcherLucy FlorenzoMelody FloresGrace FloryNatalie FlynnJoyce FordShiloh FordLogan ForrestCaitlyn ForteJillian FortneyJada FosburgSamantha FosterMadison FraenckelEmma FrankMindi FreedMadison

Freeman-McFarlandElinor FrothinghamJelena FullerKelin GaddisJade GalliganClaire GallottaAlejandra GamezErin GanleyTavonya GantBrenna GardinerKaitlin GatesSarah GatesRowena GaughanTaylor GeierRachel GeigerAnnalise GelleneJennifer GersonAngela GiaconiaColby GibsonShivani GiffordHailey GilbertZuri GilgeousElizabeth GilletteLaura GinnettiTanya GlowackiAnkita GolaMorgan GoldMargaret GoletianiAvery GollaAlicia GonzalezLaila GoodwinTaylor GoodwynMiriam Gorbach


Heather GordonAudrey GrauAllison GrayAudrey GrayChloe GraystoneRachel GreenStephanie GreerLizy GregoryGena GreulingJasmine GriffinSaRee GrimesKatie GroenKatrina GrossSiri GrundRenee GrutzikAubrey GuerraCrystal GuerreroMoira GuldenGrace GuzmanHannah HaatajaAllyson HaberAmanda HailNoelle HaleRashaya HallGabrielle HalpernKara HandyTaylor Hannam-ZatzSara HarbisonRachel HarlanAmelia HarmanCourtnei HarmonSydnei HarmonAnaya HarrisHarmony HartjeCaroline HathwayHumaira HatifRamona HawkinsAmara HaylingHannah HaynesMadison HazelgroveBelinda HeddenVictoria HeidtVirginia HeinsenCarly HellerAva HemmatKayla HendershotCaitlin HendersonGrace HendersonAbigail HenshawChristian HeraldAlexis Hicks

Madison HiggsSamantha HilarioDanasia HillSavannah HillRachel HillmanHannah HimesGrace HinklerMaryn HiscottMadeline HitchcockKimberly HoCatherine HodesJulia HoffmanKerri HoldermanAlexis HolewinskiIsabella HolmanAlethia HolsteinAlyssa HoltCiara HoltKiara HoltStephanie HoodBrandi Horner-LingMishona HortonKayla HouseCecilia HowdenLauryn HowellCaroline HuberEsperanza HuertaSaher HussainChloe HutchinsonGeorgina HyersAbigail JacksonGinny JacobsGrace JacobsMelissa JacobsKathryn JamesDaynna JaminsonNatalee JarrettAlyson JeffersonCaroline JenningsJessica JensenJaida JernaginVivian JibrinAverey JohnsonFaith JohnsonKarmyn JohnsonLanelle JohnsonMelanie JohnsonNicole JohnsonReagan JohnsonSamaya JohnsonShaila Johnson

Emma JolyArica JonesMy'a JonesMia JoyceRhiann JoynerSamantha JudisSamantha KabrickMadelyn KahlerKaroline KampsenAdrianna KapustSasha KaramashevJordan KelbergAlexis KertscherKatrina KestnerAmrita KhalsaEmily KhuongMadison KilpatrickAlina KimJanae KingSydney KingZarah KingLaura KirkSasha KlucefskiTeresa KnestoutKaitlyn KnowlesCameron KolatTeca KrasznayKiernan KrauseAngeli KreutzerOlivia KreutzerOlivia KreuzburgYlsa KumarVarsha KumaravelBreanna KutzJocelyn La Force-RegliKristen La Force-RegliFiona LackardRebecca LambLiberty LaneOlivia LangChloe Lanyi LariChantal LariosKaylin LawingKatherine LawrenceBeth LeBlancEmily LeBlancKaitlin LennoxRosie LenzAriane LeonMadison LeRoyHannah Leslie

Galina LevinKirsten LewisNaimah LewisJenna LierniCaeleigh LillisMelea LineberryFiona LintonRebecca LipshultzKaylee LiuDina LivingstonJulia LizmiKathleen LoebachReilly LoftusJazmyn LongJessica LopezIsabel LosinskiHannah LoudenJessica LourencoNia LoweryGelina LucasChristina LuckettCamille LukashKristin LurieOlivia LuuAllison LyMegan LymburnerErika MaaseideTamar MabryGabriella MackaySarah MacNamaraAnn MaddenNadia MagalskiMehak MajidTaylor MakinMorgan MalatestaMinahil MalikSarah MaloneJacqueline MaloneyKira MammanNatalie MangenSydney MarenburgSerena MarksAlexis MarshallAllison MartinEleanor MartinHannah Martin-LongJamie Martin-LongJordan MarvilleOlivia MascariNalani MasonLauren Mattison

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Audrey MaxwellBelle McCarthyCaitlin McCaslinJamie McCayMegan McCormickChantele McCrayMarley McDonaldLiliana McGeeM. Tiara McGowan-JonesElsa McKenneySarah McKoyAhryel McManhanKayleigh McMillionElizabeth McNiffEmily McNultyKelly MelnickMaria MenjivarRobyn MercierNadya MerdonBlake MeyerVictoria MeyerIsabelle MichaudNina MignardiRose MilanoElizabeth MilausnicBrie-Ann MilesEmily MilewskyCatherine MilkovichAmanda MillerCiara MillerKierstin MillerMckenna MillerElla MinsterAlison MiraniSarah MirrowMaura MockeridgeYasmin MohranAlexandra MonaghanMadison MonroeYesenia MontenegroLogan MooreSierra MooreOlivia MoralesIsabella Morales-TaleroMarianna MoreauAnna MorrisJala MorrisonAnne MortensonKatherine MowerNyla MpofuBrigid Mulholland

Mary Kate MullShannon MullaleyAmanda MulletMegan MunfordStephanie MurphyChloe MurtaughDana MusserNora MutarelliShivani NaikSydney NaumanNatalie NaylorCassie NeelyCatherine NelsonDorothy NelsonLaura NelsonRachel NelsonNatalie NesterAvery NewellSydney NewellKaley NewlonMercille NguyenTaylor NguyenErin NicholsEva NicholsCatherine NicholsonAnjali NijjarMallory NimmichCharlotte NordbergMontanna NormanKamryn NortonEsther ObiohaKeely OchsCaitlin O'ConnorJennifer O'ConnorMorgan OglesbyReina OliverRuth OquendoKatya OrlovRebekkah OrrellRachel Osei-NsafoahTerra-Sophia OttoLauren OuztsAshlee OwensKimberlie PaganLeena PaiAnna ParadaKelsey ParchmentKatherine ParkerDelaney ParksJasmine PartlowCarolyn Pascal

Laura PaschetagAlison PatakyAnna PatelPooja PatelAnanya PatriCameran PaulElizabeth PaulValentina Perlaza-GarciaNaadray PerryTiana PetruccelliAshley PetrusErin PfeiferEvelyn PhamJasmine PhamThao Mi PhanSamantha PhilippsSofijka PiazzaElisa PierpaoliOlivia PilsonMegan PlazinskiHannah PleetNoel PockeyJordan PolandSonal PrakashAdeline Prante-PriceKatelyn PrebleCassandra PrestonAnna PrimozicSerena PrinstonClaire PryzbockiRachel PullaroGwyneth PulleyEmaan QillawalaAdrianna QuaideZayneb RachidiIsabella RacinezFatima RahimCaroline RakestrawNandini RamkumarJulie RamselLauren RapavyJulia RashidHannah RatchfordTrisha RayanAriana RebelloCalla ReidySofia RensbergerMargaux ReppertLilliana ResnickKatherine ReussAutumn Reveley

Jewel ReynoldsKelly RibeiroIsabella RiccardiHaley RiceAmanda RichardsonSara RichardsonSolana RiosCaroline RippeyCarmella RizzoKatie RoachArielle RobertsonSydney RobinsonJulia RodriguesElisia RodriguezElizabeth RolandAlyss RollinsGwen RomanKaitlyn RossKimberly RossClaire RothmanKayla RothsteinKaitlyn RubensLeanne RuppKaitlin RussellJordan RuthKaylee RuthMadelyn SaadahArianna SafireSubhi SaibabaRuwaida SaidAudrey SalibaDaniela SantosRiya SaranCourtney SaundersJulianne SaundersAutumn SavoyeCiara ScafideMargaret SchaferVictoria ScheidtAnjoleigh SchindlerIsabel SchmittSarah SchmorrowElizabeth SchoenCamryn SchroderBecca SchuetteAmelia SchultzEmma SchusterLilly SchweissEmma ScielzoLauren ScottRaven Scott


Cammi SechristRachel SedlakChristine SegnariJolie Semedo-StraussPriya Semedo-StraussKatie SengesAya SettlesRyda ShabsighRose ShaferNatalie ShannonEmily ShaoAnna ShapiroSonika SharmaJenna SheehyChloe ShoemakerOlivia ShoresLeah ShosteckMalvika ShrimaliSimran SidhuKaylyn SiegfriedMegan SierzegaGrace SilvermanCaroline SimonsRachel SinnigerKaderiye SiyitDeanna SkrivanekBrianna SledjeskiAllison SmithImogen SmithJennifer SmithMallory SmithTolani SmithElisabeth SnyderBateman SolmsElsa SontheimerLeslie SorienteVictoria SpencerJamilah SpringerAyana SpruillJulia St. JohnJackie StallworthAlexis StanleyGabriella SteinSiobhan StemmeLila Beth Stern

Nya StewardHolly StewartMadeleine StewartCaitlyn StilesOlive StoneTalia StracuzziEllie StricklandAllison StrittmatterAlexis StrouthElizabeth SullivanPurva SureshIsabella SursiLiliana SursiKyla SuttonBlyss SwanRegan SwartwoutEmerson SwartzAlexandra SweatShannon SweeneyElena TaylorJessica TaylorLeslie TaylorLiya TaylorCharlotte TerrillClaire TerryJamison TerryParker TheisAlexis ThomasBriahna ThompsonKailey ThompsonMorgane ThompsonSamantha ThompsonTaylor ThompsonLauren ThorsenCaitlin ThringEllie ThurneysenMargaret TilmesClaire TomanMargaret TreanorSydney TreppelColyar TrimblerShreya TripathyAshley TrollingerErin TrostCaroline Trudeau

Fiona TuemlerBritney TurnerElizabeth TurnerJulia UmbenourNatalie ValentinLauren Van StoneNatalie VargasSierra VelezZayna VenableSofia VerichLiis ViiraElizabeth VossSaedi WadmanMeredith WagnerNicole WalshSydney WaltersHelyn WaltherN'Deye WaltonSophia WappelRachel WarrenFaith WashingtonMelana WashingtonAccalia WatsonDesi WatsonGrace WattawaJacquelynn WealerCharlotte WeaverKathryn WebbRemi WebbGenevie WebsterMorgan WeirHannah WesselsLibby WestKarlee WhetstoneSamantha WhichardAshley WhicherCaleya WhiteJuliana WhiteBeth WhitneyDanielle WhittingtonValerie WillhamAmanda WilliamsCailyn WilliamsChristine WilliamsDanielle Williams

Nyssa WilliamsStarr WilliamsTyler WilliamsIsabel WilliamsonMackenzie WillisSophia WillisAnna WilsonIsabella WilsonMaya WilsonPenelope WilsonSydney WilsonJessica Wilson-HambyAshley WintermuteLeila WithersAbigail WittenbergVienna WolffKathryn WongEmma WoodAmber WoodwardAmanda WrightArianna WrightAriel WrightFelicia WrightNataly WrightSophia WrightSophia WuCyndey WyattElizabeth WyrostekAudrey YagerlineKhaya YankeyBahar YasiniEmily YaskoDanielle YatesCleo YeatrasMaddie YeeRebekah YorkIsola YougAmanda ZakiStephanie ZasoAva ZhangYiran ZhangPamela Zhou

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GIRL SCOUTS' PROVEN IMPACT

SILVER TREFOIL AWARD GIRL SCOUTS

Allison Nicole AbateHarper Taylor AbbottMorgan AgnewAmy AlbaHeather AlbaMikayla AlbericoElizabeth AllenRachel ApplebyPaige AthertonEmily AwtreyLubna AzmiLauren BairdPriya BatraLeah Mackenzie BayneMakenna BeamMarleigh BeckKassidy BerdineBeri BishopRachel BlackMadeline BonchickAshton BondHaleigh BowlingCaitlin Bowman

Nyah O. BreedloveCamilla BrownSydney BrownMadison BuckwalterSally BurkleySarah BurrHannah BushKathleen C. CannonHope CareyOlivia CareyRachel CarlsonAmber CarpenterTerrin CarpenterElizabeth CarterColleen CarverSarah CaseRachael CastleSidney Elizabeth CauseyBrooke ChernekMary ChoiJamie CimbalistaJulie CimbalistaHelena Clark

Maya ClarkeAmber ClaussClare E. ConnallyKaylee CoxStephanie CrawfordElizabeth CrishockNicole CusimanoClare DaBaldoAkhila DanamDanielle DavisKayleigh DaytonJulie DemyanovichSara DickersonSara DoveCarmen DunlapKiera EdwardsLindsey EkangerLeya EssexReilly EvansIsabella FemiaMadelin FinnAllison FladdKaitlin Garretson

Ella GillesAshley GirodEmily GoffHannah GoodacreNova GrissomTaylor GuilfordTanvi HaldankarAngela Zeppelina HalleckUna HallerSydney HamrickDelaney HancockKatie HancockJasmine HardinEva HartsigSarah HearseyMelanie HelmeAmy HermachMiranda HerreraOlivia HiltkeHaley HoenigIthaca Grace HoganMaddy HorstmanKayla Housewright

The Silver Trefoil Award is a recognition that is unique to Girl Scouts Nation's Capital. It is awarded to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who have performed a minimum of 100 hours of service.

To earn the Silver Trefoil Award, girls are required to provide 25 hours of national service (including 5 hours of green service hours), 25 hours of global service and 50 hours of service to the Girl Scout community.

This year, we are honored to present the Silver Trefoil Award to:

SILVER TREFOIL AWARD GIRL SCOUTS

Emma Grace HoustonTyler Nicole HughesBriana HurdKayla HutchinsFyzah IslamHanna JanDalencia JenkinsMikayla J. JenkinsAlexis JohnsonKarrygan JohnsonRebekah JohnsonSerheni'te JohnsonAlison JonesAlyssa Kelly JonesLydia Dianne JonesSydney JonesPranusha KareddyEmily KeyAshley KimKiley KingOlivia KleinsmithKatherine KlemmerSamantha KnoxJacqueline KolhofSusie KyeRadhika LaddhaEllora LarsenCassandra LeachMadeleine Rose Aiello

LeBeauDevyn LeeKelsey Lee

Sara LeveneSivan LurieShannon LyonsLauren MalazarteAimee MarceauGrace MathiasKayle MatthewsMadyson MayJulia MedinaAnnali MenjivarKate MeredithAngel MinorMolly MitchellHaley MosesNinsiima Marisa

MugambaMeaghan Marie MullinsMichaela MyersSahiti NadimpalliAmelia NailEllie NortonJasmine NovellSamantha O'BrienGabriela OquendoRebecca OsborneRachel PakMacy PalmerVictoria ParelloAlexis Marie ParksNikita PatelPriti PatelKathryne Penn

Kristina M. PeterClaire PfeiferSarah PimentelBaily PinckneyAnna PottsMeghan Elisabeth

RakowskiMaryam RamboMichaela RedmanAlexis RinkerJasmene RobertsKayla RobinsonLindsay RogersGabi RomeroAli RosenbergJulia RoushAllyson RuthAmanda RutledgeKatherine SafianLillian SalamoneAshlen ScarzelloNeha SharmaShawna ShartzerMelissa ShueyNikita SivakumarElizabeth Rose SmithLindsey SmithSamantha SmithRachel SneeringerRebekah SnellingsSarah SnyderJillian Sturim

Mary SubiaRida SubzwariMegan SullivanAlix SwannKira SweetmanLache SwinneyAbigail TarburtonCharlotte TerrillMolly ThamesAlyssa ThomasSamantha ThurstonBhaylynn TiwariBeth TrummBrienne TylerHalley VanceCindy VoEmeline WalkerKinsey WalkerKelsey WardEmily WarrenErin WarrenRachel WashburgDiamond WashingtonCarly Collins WatkinsAnna WebsterSara WilfongJulia WineMaiya WoodwardSarah Kaylee Young

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90%of all female U.S.

astronauts

80%of all female tech

leaders


Senators


Secretaries of State

RELIGIOUS AWARD GIRL SCOUTS

NameChristian Appleton

Taylor AtkinsonHadley Ayotte

Anna Balbuena London Beckford

Eden BishopAbigail Burns

Micah ClevelandAllison CollinsKennadi Cook

Rachel DicksonAlyssa Dotimas

Athena ElKylie Ford

Amari FrederickA'nya GillespieLorelei Goetz

Tulsi Gupta Courtnei Harmon

Sydnei HarmonKemane` Hayman

Tessa HeffronJavonni HollyTyler Hughes

Charissa IwanMykah Johnson

AwardGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and MeBishop Thadden F. ZielinskiGod and FamilyGod and MeFamily of GodGod and MeGod and MeGod and ChurchGod and MeSt. AnneGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and FamilyGod and ChurchFamily of GodDharmaGod and ChurchGod and ChurchGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and MeGod and LifeGod and MeGod and Church

NameRebekah Johnson

Natalie MangenChantele McCray

Saige MillerJada Montgomery

Cecelia OwensTatiana Plummer

Nile RandolphLorelei Richards

Hannah RichardsonGrace Riley

Taylor RobinsonDiamond Rogers

Emiley RuffinMazie Rusinko

Courtney SaundersGabriella Seiler Olivia Sullivan

Annika ThomsenAbezash Van WykChristina Wallace

Brianna WaltersSaniya Wilcox-Scott

Keaton WilliamsMeckenzie Wilson-Lowery

AwardGod and LifeGod and ChurchGod and ChurchGod and MeFamily of GodGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and MeGod and MeGod and ChurchGod and MeGod and LifeGod and FamilyGod and MeSt. GeorgeGod and ChurchFamily of GodGod and FamilyGod and MeGod and MeGod and FamilyGod and ChurchGod and FamilyGod and FamilyGod and Me

Religious Recognitions are created by faith communities for their members who are Girl Scouts. They help Girl Scouts grow stronger in and learn more specifically about their faith. Each religious organization develops and administers its own program. In additon to those highlighted below, 1,474 Girl Scouts earned their Girl Scout My Promise My Faith pin between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017.

This year, we are honored to recognize the following for earning a Religious Award:

A LIFETIME CONNECTION TO GIRL SCOUTS

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Bishop Thadden F. Zielinski

Dharma Family of God God and Church God and Family

God and Life God and Me St. Anne St. George

WE SALUTE YOUR ENERGY.

Congratulations on your high school graduation! We hope your future is bright as you move on to college, careers and more. For a limited time, you can purchase a lifetime membership at a special reduced cost of $195 for girls who are registered members at the time of high school graduation.

Your lifetime membership will keep you connected as a Girl Scout alumna and cover you when you are ready to lead a troop of your own! Check your mailbox for an invitation to become a lifetime member and respond immediately – this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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