Sunday, May 18, 2014St. Philip’s College, Watson Fine Arts Center

Celebrations 2014Awards Ceremony

Celebrations 2014Opening

Girl Procession and Flag Ceremony

WelcomeJackie L. Gorman

Board Chair, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Gold Award

Recognition of Girls Earning Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards

Scholarships

Silver Award

Lessons in LeadershipKelly Faglie

President & CEO, Faglie Construction, LLC and2014 Honorary Cookie Entrepreneur Officer

Top Cookie Entrepreneur Officers

Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Helping Girls Change the WorldClarisa Medina

2012 Gold Award Recipient

Closing RemarksRose González Pérez

Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Parent & Guest Reception

A Very Special Thank You to:Volunteers, Advisors, Mentors & Families

GSSWT Gold Award CommitteeVolunteer Product Sales Team

Staff of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Katie DeHavenMistress of Ceremonies

2013 Gold Award Recipient

Danez WilliamsMistress of CeremoniesGirl Scout Volunteer

Keynote SpeakerKelly FaglieKelly resides in Uvalde, where she owns and operates Faglie Construction, LLC, an asphalt paving company. Kelly was a Girl Scout Brownie and Junior and remembers all the fun activities and camaraderie she built with girls in her troop. Kelly is a graduate from Knippa High School and completed an Associate’s Degree at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Kelly was a co-host for a local morning radio show and became the host of “The Morning Show with Kelly” within a year. Through her work at the radio station, she became

involved in the community and has served as president on the board of the local Chamber of Commerce. In 2013, she was named Uvalde’s Volunteer of the Year. Kelly currently serves as the Honorary Cookie Entrepreneur Officer for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas and recently joined the organization’s board of directors. Kelly has two children.

Mistresses of CeremoniesKaitlyn DeHavenKaitlyn “Kati” DeHaven has been a Girl Scout for 14 years in both the Bradley and Honey Creek service units. Kati has provided leadership at both Camp Mira Sol and Camp La Jita and events sponsored by the Interfaith Committee. Her Gold Award was earned through work with a church in Turda, Romania, where she spent two summers on site and 18 months preparing for the purchase of a nine passenger van. Kati continues to support younger Girl Scouts in achieving religious awards. Kati just completed her first year

at Southwestern University majoring in elementary and special education with a minor in psychology. Kati is now a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and plans to be a volunteer for years to come.

Danez WilliamsIn her current position with GSSWT, Danez provides girls in local Eastside Promise Neighborhood schools the opportunity to grow and flourish in Girl Scouting. Danez is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 15 years. She has volunteered at Camp La Jita and Camp Mira Sol and looks forward to being the Assistant Camp Director at Camp Mira Sol this summer. In 2012, she graduated at the top of her class at Earl Warren High School as the National Honor Society Secretary and Varsity Dance Team Social Officer. Danez is

now a sophomore at the University of Texas at San Antonio where she is seeking her Bachelor of Business Administration. Danez hopes to be an event manager for a non-profit organization until she can start her own event planning agency.

Girl Scout Gold Award Highest Award for Girls in Grades 9-12The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout in grades 9-12 may earn. Someone once described this award as being “what you really want to be remembered for.” For many, the leadership, networking and organizational skills, strong sense of community advocacy and commitment that come from “going for Gold” sets the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship. Learning to think outside the box creates strong leaders of tomorrow.

The Gold Award ProjectThe 85-hour Gold Award Project is the culmination of all the work a girl puts into “going for Gold.” It is something that a girl can be passionate about—in thought, deed and action. The project is something that fulfills a need within a girl’s community (whether local or global), creates change and is sustainable for years to come. The project is more than a good service project—it is a project empowered by the girl’s passion and personality, resulting in sustainable changes in her community, her planet and within herself. It is the mark she leaves behind, long after its completion and it clearly states—“I was here and I made a difference.”

Madison AlbrechtOperation Boerne was designed to educate students in Boerne Independent School District about American soldiers serving overseas and the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom. Madison created teachingresources to promote increased awareness andstudents in grades K-12 from seven schools wrote more than 3,200 letters and cards of appreciation and

donated more than 10,000 items to be mailed in care packages to military men and women stationed overseas. Madison is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Kendall County Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. She attends Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School and plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin.

Nancy ArcherNancy’s project, Extreme Bedroom Makeover at Respite Care of San Antonio, gave children who were separated from their parents’ care a truly special place to call home and sleep peacefully. Assembling, financing and completing her Gold Award project led Nancy to commit herself to special needs children at the shelter on a continuing basis. Since the completion of her project,

Nancy has organized several events to entertain, feed and nurture the children. Nancy is a Girl Scout Senior and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. She attends Saint Mary’s Hall and will bridge to a Girl Scout Ambassador this fall.

Marion Ayers Marion’s project, History Through Art, addressed a lack of cohesive curriculum between the Hebrew and art classes held at her synagogue. She knew that the updates in the Hebrew curriculum should be connected to the activities in the art curriculum to benefit the

students and result in authentic learning experiences. She designed and distributed new art curriculum to the teacher to provide students with practical application of knowledge and skills when engaging in personal expression. Marion’s lesson plans are continually used to the advantage of the teacher and students. Marion is a Girl Scout adult and attends Webster University.

Jane BarnettConcerned about San Antonio’s low rates ofvaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV), Jane implemented a city-wide campaign to increase HPV vaccination rates among her peers, “It Takes Three to Knock-Out HPV.” Working with the City of SanAntonio’s Metropolitan Health District, she made presentations on the benefits of the vaccine, recorded

public service announcements for a local radio station, created her ownwebsite, designed a professional-grade poster that was distributed topediatricians’ offices throughout the city and placed an editorial with the San Antonio Express-News. Jane is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for nine years. She currently attends Saint Mary’s Hall.

Brittany BjugstadBrittany partnered with Roy Maas Youth Alternatives to create Roy Maas’ Craft Corner, a room providing acreative outlet for the children. By repurposing furniture and painting it in fun colors, making twelve floor pillows to match and soliciting donations for thousands of items of craft supplies, she completely renovated the space. She built a craft library and shelved more than

800 books to facilitate exploration and learning. The therapeutic effects of art will enable children to learn how to handle stress, lessening the cycle of abuse. Brittany is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Rawlinson Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends Tom C. Clark High School and plans to attend Angelo State University.

Ashley BohmanAshley’s project addressed the plight of abused horses. Ashley asserted that domestic horses were once prized in our country, but are now all too often neglected and abused, partly because owners lack the resources, energy and knowledge to properly care for their horses. She also emphasized that if not remedied, horses are found abandoned, abused and

severely malnourished. Helpin’ Horses was involved in identifying, fostering and rehabilitating a colt named Taffy. The two-year endeavor led to Taffy’s recovery and successful adoption. Ashley is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Rawlinson Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School and plans to attend Brigham Young University in Idaho.

Angela BowenThe Mill Springs Cabin was vandalized in the summer of 2013 and, in an effort to give back to the community, Angela planted a xeriscape garden to address theissue of water conservation. Her brother built his Eagle Scout Project right next to her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, promoting family collaboration in preserving Mill Springs. The hope was to educate the community

that planting a xeriscape garden is the best and most cost-effective way of landscaping in Texas. Educational brochures were given to elementary school students to foster social activism. Angela is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She attends Texas State University.

Caroline BoyerIn collaboration with the Animal Defense League ofTexas (ADL), Caroline designed and implemented a new Junior Volunteer program model to increasevolunteerism of young adults and their families. Caroline’s novel ADL program model provides a tiered system for specialized training of volunteers to do more on their own. She wrote a volunteer manual, held

volunteer appreciation events and created other incentive programs so that current volunteers remain excited and engaged in the mission. Caroline is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Jackson/Nimitz Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends the International School of the Americas and plans to attend Texas A&M—Corpus Christi.

Natalie CormierNatalie’s Planting Butterflies project addressed theissues of social conflicts and lack of communityinvolvement at John Jay High School. Natalie’s project provided an opportunity for different social classes to work together bettering the environment and changing personal misconceptions and biases. Not only did the project renovate the John Jay High School Librarygarden, the John Jay National Honor Society will

continue Planting Butterflies with an annual event embracing the multiculturalism of the community. Natalie is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. She is currently a freshman at the University of Texas at Austin.

Allison De La OAllison’s project, SARA Teen Ambassadors, focused on raising awareness of the importance of preservation of the San Antonio River. She worked with the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) to develop a high schoolambassador program with a SARA Quiz Bowl bringing together high school students from Incarnate Word, Providence and Keystone in a friendly environment.

The overall message was that each of us has a role in protecting our water-shed and people can incorporate conservation efforts into their daily lives. Allison is a Girl Scout Senior in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for eight years. She attends Incarnate Word High School and plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania.

Patricia FloresInspired by Camp C.A.M.P., Patricia collaborated with the Ronald McDonald House to create the Sky Is the Limit Room. Fundraising for more than eight months, she hoped the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House would feel more comfortable and at home.Emboldened by her project experience, Patricia created an informative brochure about the benefits of color

psychology and distributed it to libraries, elementary schools and churches in her community. Patricia is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Zachry Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. She attends Earl Warren High School and plans to attend Stanford University.

McKensie FrazierInspired by personal experiences and passions,McKensie’s The Great Outdoors and the Critters Who Live There encouraged homeschooled elementary children to be excited about the outdoors. Educating the youth about different native wildlife and age-appropriate outdoor activities was more than fun—McKensie found that many became particularly

concerned with conservationism and environmentalism. Bat houses, created by McKensie, were donated to Guadalupe State Park. McKensie has bridged to a Girl Scout adult. She currently attends Northeast Lakeview Community College and plans to enroll in a nursing program.

Danielle GutierrezCyber Bullying, inspired by Danielle’s compassion, addressed the issue of online bullying leading to the comorbidity of emotional disorders in children and teenagers. Using a presentation with brochures, videos and pledge forms with an accompanying bracelet, Danielle utilized social media as a voice against cyber bullying. Cyber Bullying will be presented each year

along with the anti-bullying pledge at Northside Health Careers High School. Danielle is a Girl Scout Ambassador and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She attends Health Careers High School and plans to attend University of the Incarnate Word.

Mariana GutierrezPartnering with Catholic Worker House (CWH),Mariana’s Clothes Closet offers hospitality to the homeless while spreading the philanthropic spirit to the community. Through fundraising and volunteerism, Mariana remodeled the closet at CWH by constructing

racks and storage space. Mariana reorganized and inventoried CHW’s stock of clothing and implemented a new distribution system used by the CWH staff today. Mariana’s mission also continues through social media and a link to her page can be found on the CWH website. Mariana is a Girl Scout adult.

Katherine HaackKatherine’s project enhanced the playground at her church with trees and nonpoisonous plants. She held presentations at several elementary schools in her community educating others about heat-related injuries and poisonous plants. Katherine also made educational brochures to pass out after herpresentations. A stock of Katherine’s brochures can

be found in the front office at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School. Katherine is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. She graduated from Smithson Valley High School and plans toattend Wentworth Military Academy.

Meghan HargerMeghan’s Butterfly Espresso Bar project addresses the happiness of wounded soldiers during recovery. Volunteers provide wounded soldiers with a warm beverage and open heart, allowing soldiers to share their experiences and emotions. Impacting soldiers by

facilitating new, healthy relationships and promoting emotional wellness, the Warrior and Family Support Center continues to provide volunteers to the effort. Meghan used social media to communicate volunteer opportunities and experiences from the Butterfly Espresso Bar to the far reaches of the community. Meghan is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Cole Service Unit and attends Cole High School.

Anna HeinemeyerAnna’s Junior Naturalist Program is an interactiveprogram for children and their parents at the SanAntonio Botanical Gardens. It gives all children anopportunity to learn about and develop a relationship with nature. The program consists of a booklet filled with activities for children to do as they walk through the garden and a patch that they can receive when the

booklet is finished. The Junior Naturalist Program was launched at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens on Sunday, October 28, with the first 1,000 copies free to the public. Anna is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She plans to attend Rhodes College in the fall.

Sarah KeithSarah’s Golden Garden project built and planted three raised-bed, wheelchair accessible gardens at the Frank M. Tejeda Veterans Home. The project was successful in three ways: the gardens provide a stimulatingoutdoor activity for veterans, individuals participating gain wisdom from previous generations and individuals participating experience leadership. Establishing a

virtual two-way street for sharing between two significant generations will be fruitful for years to come. Sarah is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the WilsonCounty Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends CEDAF in Brazil and plans to attend Pensacola Christian Academy.

Carrington KirsteinFostering her love of animals, Project Pet Saver was developed by Carrington to support her community’s “no-kill” mission and promote responsible pet care. She implemented this project by educating local elementary school children on how to reduce animal overpopulation through the adoption of shelter animals and spay/neuter programs. Carrington organized volunteers to

assist at a local animal care facility and assembled pet adoption kits to help new pet owners care for their dog(s) and/or cat(s). Carrington is a Girl Scout Senior in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. She attends Keystone High School.

Olivia MartinIn order to help comfort and inform children whose parents are undergoing cancer treatment, Olivia authored “C is for Cancer: A Guide for Children Whose Family Members Have Cancer.” In her booklet, Olivia defined cancer and detailed its stages, treatment options and side effects. She answered questions such as, “How does this affect me?” and “Is my family member going to die?” Related workshops increased

awareness of her issue among patients, survivors, nurses and caregivers. C is for Cancer has been viewed online more than 800 times and physical copies have been given to individuals and patient libraries in six states. Olivia is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Bush/Lopez Service Unit. She plans to attend Trinity University or Baylor University.

Elise NotzonHealing Hearts advocates for the incorporation and support of drama therapy for children and their families who suffer the loss of a loved one. Elise created and installed a systematic organizational system toaccommodate all costumes, props, gear, clothing, etc. in the drama therapy room at the Children’sBereavement Center (CBC). She also created a

catalogue that itemized all garments by size. The CBC counselors will be able to use this catalog as a reference book when the children create their plays and skits. Elise raised $1,500 to benefit the CBC. Elise is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. She attends TMI—The Episcopal School of Texas.

Emily OmeisInspired by personal experiences and in collaboration with the Fair Oaks Chapter of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, Emily’s Eliminating the Stigma project presented her research and personal experience with ADHD at her high school and held a program for teen girls who shared their struggles and triumphs with ADHD, anxiety and depression. Through education and

sharing of personal experiences, Emily empowers young girls with strategies to work through the difficulties and celebrate their gifts. Emily is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Rawlinson Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends Tom C. Clark High School and plans to attend theUniversity of Texas at Austin.

Hope PotterRx for Helping to Reduce Overexposure ofPrescriptions in the Environment (HOPE) addresses the issue of protecting the environment through proper disposal of medications. Hope’s goal for Rx for HOPE is to impact the safety and cleanliness of the water supply. She educated her community on the harmful effects of pharmaceutical drugs on the environment

if disposed of improperly. She brought awareness to the issue by organizing proper disposal events with educational materials for the public. Hope is a Girl Scout adult in the Zachry Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 14 years.

Meagan PratherFor her project, Meagan organized the Nueces Canyon History Festival. The community accessed the history of Nueces Canyon with 16 history booths providing specific historical information about particular areas of the Canyon presented by experts. As a result, a multitude of historical resources are available to the public in a plethora of media. Local community members and other

native Texans are excited about learning history through the oral tradition from Canyon experts, family and friends. Meagan is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Nueces Canyon Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years.She attends Nueces Canyon High School and plans to attend Texas A&M—Corpus Christi.

Virginia SealVirginia’s Comfort for Casualties helps a deserving cat or dog become a better candidate for adoption,provides comfort, puts them at ease, removes barriersof preconceived notions and helps them with thetransition of becoming a special companion. Virginia utilized fundraising, education and outreach,coordination and planning, implementation and follow

through efforts to establish a model program that can be replicated at no-kill shelters with the focus on producing future family pets and friends. Virginia is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for nine years. She attends the University of Texas at Austin.

Hannah ShaefferThrough Hannah’s ACL Injury Prevention—It’s Easy presentation of a self-written, self-directed and self-produced video with an accompanying brochure, she inspired and educated young female athletes about Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries and the easy ways to prevent such injuries. Hannah is a Girl Scout Senior in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been

a Girl Scout for nine years. She attends Alamo Heights High School and looks forward to achieving a higher education after graduation.

Aaliyah ThomasIncrease Awareness and Prevention of Skin Cancer was inspired by the military service members deployed in combat locations with a high probability of skinexposure. After identifying a need, Aaliyah drafted educational materials that are still distributed by the

National Cancer Institute and stocked in clinics for public access. Her large poster calling for change in the necessary care package items is also displayed in the pre-deployment area of a military clinic. She looks forward to futureendeavors in the prevention of skin cancer and collaboration with theNational Cancer Institute. Aaliyah is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 10 years. She attends Nova Southeastern University.

Taylor ThompsonTaylor’s project, Recycle E-Waste, addresses the global issue of electronic waste or e-waste. Much of this waste ends up decomposing in landfills where it releases chemicals that contaminate our soil, air and water which is extremely hazardous to humans and the environment. Taylor held an e-waste recycling drive and collected more than 200 items for Technocycle.

She also created brochures, a PowerPoint presentation and posters that she displayed at her event to help educate the public on this issue. Taylor is a Girl Scout Ambassador and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends Ronald Reagan High School and plans to attend Roanoke College.

Vania VasquezTea Time encourages the celebration of friendship and beauty, allowing open hearts and open minds. Vania brought members of the community together to take a break from life, clear their minds and form a fellowship. She even encouraged her Gold Advisor to hold a tea for younger Girl Scouts. The message of tea is branching out and Vania will continue with the project through her

actions and entries on a project blog. Vania is a Girl Scout adult and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She is homeschooled and plans to attend Sewanee, The University of the South.

Rachel VaughanRachel’s project, Have a Rainy Day, focuses on water conservation issues. Working with the Eastside Sprouts Community Garden, she installed two rainwatercatchment barrels to irrigate the community garden more efficiently. She also conducted a workshop at the garden and distributed informational brochures toeducate the community. In addition, she made a

presentation at the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association meetingregarding water conservation. Rachel is a Girl Scout Senior in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and attends Saint Mary’s Hall.

Kathleen WeigelAddressing the organizational issue at the Green Door thrift store by building new storage units and classifying the merchandise, Kathleen’s project benefits the store by boosting sales. Kathleen’s distribution of business cards and brochures has invited more consumers to frequent the business, making the employees and customers grateful. The Green Door donates all profits

to numerous charities. Kathleen is a Girl Scout Ambassador in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. She attends Alamo Heights High School and plans to attend Sewanee, The University of the South.

Katie WhiteKatie’s predominant goal for her project, Own Up, was to educate the public about the large problem of stray animals, so she designed and created a professional event display board for Talk About It SA. Using herSpanish speaking skills to translate her blog posts into Spanish, she reached out to the large demographic of native Spanish speakers living in San Antonio. Katie also

volunteered at multiple adoption events, coordinating volunteers and sharing information at her own booth. Katie is a Girl Scout Senior in the Alamo Heights Service Unit and has been a Girl Scout for 11 years. She attends Alamo Heights High School.

Jennifer ZachryBridging the Generation Gap addressed the issue of communication barriers between different generations by facilitating interest through a compilation of diverse memoirs. Jennifer’s anthology is readily available in many public institutions including the San Antonio

Public Library and through alternate media including Amazon. Her hope is that the writings will impede the negative influence of modern technologies on the formation of healthy interrelationships, group dynamics and conflict resolution. Jennifer has brought role models from past eras to inspire andeducate others creating leaders from anecdotes, remembrances andpoignant narratives. Jennifer is a Girl Scout adult in the Alamo HeightsService Unit. She attends Washington and Lee University.

Girl Scout Special Presentation Girls Earning the Bronze, Silver and GoldGirls who have earned their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards will receive aspecially designed certificate from the council’s Gold Award Committee for their achievement in continued excellence.

Madison AlbrechtNancy ArcherJane Barnett

Brittany BjugstadCaroline BoyerPatricia Flores

Mariana GutierrezMeghan Harger

Sarah KeithOlivia MartinElise NotzonHope Potter

Meagan PratherHannah SchaefferAaliyah ThomasTaylor ThompsonRachel Vaughan

Scholarship RecipientsBrittany Bjugstad is a 2014 recipient of the Leader of TomorrowScholarship. Brittany will graduate from Tom C. Clark High School as a NationalHonor Society member and National Spanish Honor Society member. She plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Brittany has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and has earned her Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. She is also a 2014 recipient ofthe Presidential Volunteer Service Award with a lifetime achievement of more than 4,500 hours of service.

Serena Obeid is a 2014 recipient of the Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship.Serena will graduate from The Atonement Academy as Secretary of the studentcouncil, a member of the National Honor Society and Honor Choir President. She plans to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biomedical sciences. Serena has been a Girl Scout for 14 years and earned her Gold Award in 2013.

Caroline Boyer is a 2014 recipient of the Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship. Caroline will graduate from the International School of the Americas as a memberof the Model United Nations and an appointed member of Strategic Design Teamfor NEISD’s Transforming the Future Initiative. She plans to pursue a bachelor’sdegree in biology, earn a teaching certification and enroll in a master’s degreeprogram specializing in early childhood education. Caroline has been a Girl Scoutfor 13 years and has earned her Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

Taylor Thompson is the 2014 recipient of Cherice Cochrane Gold Award Scholarship. Taylor will graduate in June from Ronald Reagan High School, Summa Cum Laude as a member of the National Honor Society. She will attend RoanokeCollege in Salem, Virginia to pursue a degree in history with a minor in secondary education. She hopes to be a high school history teacher or a historian for a museum. Taylor has been a Girl Scout for 13 years.

Madison Albrecht is the 2014 recipient of the Jill Stager Memorial

Scholarship. Madison will graduate from Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School as a member of the National Honor Society, member of the National Spanish Honor Society and Debate Team Captain. She plans to pursue a degree in government and economics with a career in constitutional law defending civil liberties. She has been a Girl Scout for 11 years and has served as a liaison for the board of directors and a member of the CEO Cabinet. She has also earned her Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

Girl Scout Silver Award Highest Award for Girls in Grades 6-8The Girl Scout Silver Award symbolizes a 6th–8th grade Girl Scout’s accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and works to better her life and the lives of others. The Silver Award helps girls to develop their leadership andorganizational skills and encourages them to step outside their comfort zone by making a commitment not only to seek self improvement but to think about how they canimprove the community, gently moving them from the role of spectator to advocate. The Silver Award is a 65-hour project and takes nearly two years to achieve, firmlysetting her feet on the path toward becoming a leader of tomorrow.

IndividuallyRegisteredJenna DugasMolly GainesAlyssa Snow

Troop 11Jessica Hird

Troop 22Katelyn Flores

Troop 47Hannah Rossi

Troop 93Ramsey BennettDemar GunterMadeleine West

Troop 106Rozlyn BermeaDayna Greene

Troop 110Sarah Nguyen

Troop 116Emilee LopezHannah WeimerGabrielle Zygulski

Troop 119Nimbe Vermeer

Troop 231Samantha MathisSummer Mathis

Troop 243Natalie Bartlett Elisa A. Moreno

Troop 245Haley FergusonAlex JonesKara LazzarettiShelby Vadnais

Troop 270Christina GregoryAmanda JohnsonMadison Morris

Troop 275Shannon Rivera

Troop 340Michaela Clapper

Troop 341Jennifer JettLili MillerEllie Willmann

Troop 344Kendall BrockGrace Harper Sarah MoberleyDelia MoserDelaney SmithGrace Wenzel

Troop 399Ashley FunkMacKenzie Krbec

Troop 423Rebecca AristotelidisEmily BartlettPayton GarciaJenna GuzmanTaylor Mugica

Troop 436Madisen DyeAmanda LambertDanielle OrozcoJenna PagelMegan PearsonEmily Yzaguirre

Troop 465Andrea BouwensCera Rios

Troop 614Faylan CharlesElisabeth Gonzales

Troop 679Aubrianna AlvarezDanielle GarciaEmily KelleyLauren Russell

Troop 703Megan MorenoMarissa Strandmo

Troop 717Sara PooleAbigail Worden

Troop 719Emily NanezLucy MaxwellRebekah RedmondElise Rubiola

Troop 725Lindsay HearonKatelyn Smith

Troop 1091Emily BerbanJantel CarterKendall Chapman- Ryan

Tess Lahey-BuckleyAllison Reyna

Troop 1108Chloe GreeneJuliet HorkySyvoney Paleo-YbarraCheyenne Rodgers

Troop 1166/510Sophia Solomon

Troop 1168Tamara BrabsonMiranda DemersAdrienne RodarteRachel Scherer

Troop 1190Emma Stimson

Troop 1333Chloe Riddley

Troop 1337Chloe DaringAlexis JonesMeg McDonoughEmma MooreSuzette SchofieldKiersten Winfrey

Troop 2001Sara BrooksHilary DelgadoNicole Schalk-VirgenMercedes SuarezMonica Suarez

Troop 4192Salma Jones

2014 Cookie Program Top SellersWe thank you for giving girls all the benefits of the unique leadership experience that the Girl Scout Cookie Program offers. We can think of no better gift to girls than helping them build life and business skills through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Whether girls plan to use their proceeds to go camping, serve underprivileged children or venture to Europe, the cookie program teaches them that they have the power and resources to achieve. This year, more girls than ever before proved they had learned goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics by selling more than 1,500 boxes of cookies!

Morgan Russell CIMASCH Service Unit 2,418Taylor Thorpe Bradley Service Unit 2,077Alyssa Snow Randolph Service Unit 2,051

Tehya Euler Tejeda Service Unit 2,049Katie Omeis Rawlinson Service Unit 2,040

Audrey Koonce Medina Co. Service Unit 2,010Kassandra Siegman Honey Creek Service Unit 2,004

Christy Fowler Honey Creek Service Unit 2,001Audrey Groves Rawlinson Service Unit 2,001

Chloe Jones Zachry Service Unit 2,000Macy Nuckoles CIMASCH Service Unit 1,819Alyssa Collins Karnes Co. Service Unit 1,764

Catie Classen Eisenhower Service Unit 1,755Reagan Russell New Braunfels Service Unit 1,738Raquel Foster Jackson/Nimitz Service Unit 1,650

Victoria Garcia Stevenson Service Unit 1,594Sarah Tope Stevenson Service Unit 1,588

Megan Stuckey Kirby Service Unit 1,533Jaden Rief Kerr Co. Service Unit 1,523

Rini Tsounakas Neff Service Unit 1,519Isabeau Taylor Driscoll/Harris/Wood Service Unit 1,505

Brenna Kelley Medina Co. Service Unit 1,501Ella Arispe Edgewood/Rhodes/Wrenn Service Unit 1,500

Hailey Barton Kerr Co. Service Unit 1,500Nadya Berggren Kitty Hawk Service Unit 1,500

Jade Chamblin Zachry Service Unit 1,500Angel Gomez Stevenson Service Unit 1,500

Ronni Perez Jordan Service Unit 1,500Nadia Reyna Medina Co. Service Unit 1,500

Victoria Rodriquez Jackson/Nimitz Service Unit 1,500 Melissa Ussery Connell/Page/Rogers Service Unit 1,500

Presidential Volunteer Service Award—Gold LevelThe Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) recognizes and honors thosewho set the standard for service, encourage a sustained commitment to civicparticipation and inspire others to make service a central part of their lives. The PVSA Gold Level is awarded to girls ages 5-14 who have completed 100+ hours and to girls ages 15-18 who have completed 250+ hours of service to their community in the past 12 months. Service includes time given to the community, school, faith institutions and medical institutions throughout the Southwest Texas area. The following girls earned their hours and this award between May 1, 2013 and April 30, 2014.

Kids Group (ages 5-14) 100+ hoursNatalie Bartlett—112Anna Belenski—282Madison Budde—347Kelli Burns—165Samantha Cardenas—100Lauren Cheever—101Ariana Contreras—227Claudia Contreras—119Liz Deacetis—108Josephine Esquivel—107Krystal Farthing—257Ileana Fernandez—103Yancy Ferraro—111Mia Mercedes Garcia—101Audrey Groves—160Genesis Hatten—155Alexia Jimenez—107Daniela Madera—102Megan Mays—158Elisa Moreno—127Katie Niday—156Katie Omeis—227Megaly Ruiz—106Emily Rusk—145Morgan Russell—118Kendall She-Farias—164Alyssa Snow—155Sophia Solomon—147Anna Surovic—184

Young Adults Group (ages 15-25) 250+ hoursMadison Albrecht—256Marion Ayers—293Brittany Bjugstad—4,544(Lifetime Service Award)Rachel Broderick—256Lauren Brookner—253Caroline Boyer—504Emily Demmer—254Cameron Farias—270Sarina Obeid—420Emily Omeis—251Taylor Thompson—536Katie White—250

Girl Scouts’ Highest AwardsGold and Silver AwardsIn 1980, Girl Scouts introduced the Girl Scout Gold Award (for girls ages 15-17) as its highest honor, along with the Girl Scout Silver Award (for girls ages 11-14). To receive these awards, girls must meet requirements that help them prepare for andcomplete a special project benefiting their communities. Today, these awards are a highlight of the Girl Scout experience.

A Tradition of Honoring GirlsThe Golden Eagle of Merit, the highest award in Girl Scouting from 1916 to 1919, marked the beginning of a long tradition of using prestigious awards to recognize girls who make a difference in their communities and in their own lives. From 1940 to 1963, the Curved Bar Award was the highest honor in Girl Scouting. From 1963 to 1980, First Class was the highest award. To achieve First Class meant that a girl was an “all-around” person with some skills in many fields and a proficiency in one field. In 1980, the Girl Scout Gold Award was introduced. This new recognition helped girls focus on four areas: skill development, leadership, service and career exploration. In 1990, delegates to the National Council Session approved a proposal to keep the name of the Girl Scout Gold Award in perpetuity.

State Gold Award CeremonyThe State Gold Award Ceremony is a celebration to honor and recognize theachievements of girls across the state of Texas who have earned the highest award in Girl Scouting—the Gold Award. Earning the Gold Award requires hard work and willingness to take on significant responsibilities and sets a foundation of future service to one’s community.

This year’s presentation of the Gold Award recipients will take place on Saturday, June 14 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. The Texas Girl Scout College Scholarships will also be presented at this time. The State Gold Award Ceremony is distinctive, as Texas is one of the few states that holds such an event.

Did you know that the purchase of a special Girl Scout license plate supports the Texas Girl Scout College Scholarship? This scholarship is available to Gold Award recipients in all eight Texas Girl Scout councils and Texas councils will receive $22 for every license plate sold. To get your unique Girl Scout license plate, pick up anapplication from the Bexar County Tax Assessor Office or visit the Texas Department of Transportation online at www.txdot.gov.

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considerate and caring,courageous and strong,

responsible for what I say and do,and to

respect myself and others,respect authority,

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