Area Girl Scouts honored as Young Women of Distinction
Area Girl Scouts honored as Young Women of Distinction
September 13, 2024
CONCORD, NH – Girl Scouts are change makers. With projects addressing deaf drivers, animal care, comfort for those receiving cancer treatment, and more, a group of Girl Scouts were recognized for their work resulting in the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards as well as the Community Service Bar and Service to Girl Scouting Bar. The ceremony took place at the Grappone Center in Concord on Aug. 25.
The Gold Award is the highest honor possible for a Girl Scout in grades 9-12. The Silver Award is the highest honor for those in grades 6-8, and Bronze for those in grades 4 and 5.
The following Girl Scouts were honored:
Gold Award
Morgan Summerton of Sunapee’s Gold Award project was Deaf and Hard of Hearing First Responder Education and Decal. She worked to educate first responders about the issues facing deaf and hard-of-hearing drivers when pulled over in traffic stops or in accidents and emergencies. She is also working on legislation allowing a decal to be affixed to license plates to notify first responders to this issue.
Silver Awards
Teia Beech, Abigail Marcotte, Allison Okenquist, Cadence Friend-Gray and Evangeline Paolettie, all of Nottingham – Their Silver Award project was Project PAWsome. They created educational tools and information booths to educate potential and current adopters on how to properly care for their shelter pet.
Nora Campbell of Merrimack’s Silver Award project was Theatre Space Renovation “Broadway on Baboosic.” She made renovations to the Baboosic Theatre, providing a safe platform for emerging artists and performers to participate in the community’s youth programs, and strengthened the sense of community and pride in the shared spaces.
Bronze Awards
Elizabeth Blanchette, Claire Dow, Hannah LaRoche and Emmalynn Varney of Laconia’s project was Chemo/Radiation Care Packages. They gathered items to help patients undergoing cancer treatment at Concord Hospital.
Mallory Bullard and Arianna Kaufman of Exeter’s project was The Greatest Bronze Award Food Project. They provided meals to those in need in their community through Exeter Community Fridge.
Jasmine Clay, Lauren Green, Sarah Kupcho and Jaime Lucido of Pelham and Adelina Peterson of Windham’s project was H.E.R.B.B.S. They created a perennial herb garden improving the outdoor space that allows people of all generations to come together and make connections.
Autum Goupil of Contoocook, Zoey Allison of Pembroke, Elizabeth Sargent of Concord and Sophia Severance of Hopkinton’s project was Inclusion. They built an inclusive picnic table at their school so classes can sit together and taught their community about the importance of accessibility.
Madison Dube of Nashua’s project was Little Library. She made books available through a Little Library at her school, helping build a community of young readers.
Paige Kelly and Elizabeth Goemans of Nashua’s project was Millie’s Mistake. They produced a book centered around the theme of good friendship, sharing, resolving conflicts, and supporting one another.
Service Awards
Amy Campbell of Merrimack received the Senior-level Community Service Award, earned by making a difference in the community and practicing the values of the Girl Scout Law.
Amalia Gross of Exeter earned the Senior-level Service to Girl Scout Bar by volunteering at least 20 hours to the Girl Scout organization.
We Are Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit girlscouts.org.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serves girls throughout New Hampshire and Vermont through volunteer-run troops, events, and virtual programs. Visit www.girlscoutsgwm.org to learn more.
