Smart Girl's Guide Issue No. 9

Happy New Year, Smart Girls!

This issue is a major stepping stone for The Smart Girls Group. Exactly one year ago today (January 1st), The Smart Girls Group was born. I still cannot believe the evolution that SGG, and I, have experienced this year. From the initial idea for a little mini-magazine written by a mere seven girls to an entire community of 140 girls (yes, 140 as of this week!) with a monthly digital magazine written and designed by our very own Smart Girls, a daily blog with over 70 contributors, 10 college chapters all over the country, I simply cannot put into words my gratitude for this opportunity. (For a full reflection on our year, check out “2012 in Review!”).

Every single girl within this Smart Girl sisterhood has impacted both the community and my-self. Whether she is a photographer, depicting the beauty that surrounds our lives, or is a contributing writer, sharing her story in hopes of inspiring others, she has reached the lives of Smart Girls all over the world. With readers from Arkansas to Australia, South Africa to South America, these girls are inspiring others all around the world to be their very best Smart Girl.

When I reflect on the girl who I was this time last year, I can confidently say that I have changed thanks to The Smart Girls Group. I never felt that I was completely aware of our world’s current affairs. Thanks to Royar’s column, I now converse with others on both domestic and foreign affairs with confidence (check out her column this month on page 14). Before Hannah’s sports column, my understanding of football, baseball, and hockey (see her article on page 28) were at the bare minimum (hey, at least I can confidently admit it). However, more than anything, thanks to SGG, the Emily I am today is a new person with 140 new Smart Girl sisters. We Smart Girls are not just contributors to a website; we are sisters. We cheer each other on; we help each other evolve; and we are the community every girl deserves to be a part of. I hope that 2013 brings about even better capability to connect these Smart Girls as our community continues to expand and welcome more girls in need of a little bit of inspiration and encouragement. There is no telling what these Smart Girls can do.

Thank you again for this incredible opportunity to be your Smart Starter and for supporting a high school girl’s very big dream. I hope that 2013 greets you with new possibilities to be your very best Smart Girl. Who knows where your resolutions will take you.

Be smart share smarts,

EmilySmart Starter

Sophie RaleighNew Jersey

Amber AusleyUniversity of Alabama

Dorothy WaltonAlabama

Royar LoflinVirginia

Maggie ChaquetteRhode Island

Gabbi OppenheimerIllinois

Hannah O’BoylePennsylvania

Monica MurphySaint Mary’s College

Tori WilbrahamSaint Mary’s College

Megan BeckerMichigan State University

Annie PhelpsRhode Island

Emily RaleighFordham University

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Lismore NebekerUtah

Megan Rogers-ReilleyIllinois

Mimi WarnickPennsylvania

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Ava GagliardiFordham University

Abigail SloneOhio

Sydney ChalmersRhode Island

Sam DuganUniversity of Delaware

Quincy BulinTexas

Eleanor HarteUMass Amherst

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Haley OberhoferFlorida

Mollie PhelpsRhode Island

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Meet MollieOn January 1st, 2012, the idea for The Smart Girls

Group was born in the form of a New Years resolution. In the spirit of SGG’s birthday, Smart Girl’s Guide got personal this month. Meet our cover girl,

Mollie. This high school freshman has been a member of the SGG family from the very first day.

Mollie epitomizes what it means to be a Smart Girl, with her unique sense of humor and caring

personality. She brought her infectious enthusiasm to the cover shoot, even though it was during a snow

storm!

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About MollieAge: 14Hometown: Cranston, Rhode IslandSchool: Cranston High School WestFavorite Subject: SpanishExtracurricular Activities: I play tennis and basketball and I run track and ski. I also spend time volunteering!Favorite thing about living in Rhode Island?No matter where you are going, anywhere you want to go is a short drive (Rhode Islanders consider a 30 minute drive long).Favorite travel destination?North Carolina!

Dream Job?My dream job is to be an ice cream tester, but if that doesn’t work out, then I’d like to be a marine biologist. Who inspires you?Definitely my nana.What defines a Smart Girl in your eyes? A Smart Girl is someone who can balance everything going on in her life and still be a caring person to others.Any New Years resolutions?I want to work harder on my basketball skills.


Thank you to Mollie and all of our Smart Girls who have made this year so special. We hope to continue to bring you

smiles for years to come.

Be Smart. Share Smarts.

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by Royar Loflin, Smarts Sharerdesign by Abigail Slone

Hey Smart Girls! Happy New Year! I hope your year is full of

hope, health, and happiness! Since we’ve been talking about a lot of big stories the past few months,

I thought I would do some individual bits for y’all, and don’t forget about Google Alerts, The Skimm (talk about serious Smart Girls), and the BBC One Minute

World News to stay up to date between issues! This is the first of two articles, as I cover the Thirteen

Things to Watch for in 2013!


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1. Guns

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With the country still reeling from the Newton school shooting, all eyes will be on Presi-dent Obama and Congress to sign into law tougher gun laws. Republicans say it’s all in the head,

and want more on the mental health side of things, and think compromise is closing loopholes such as being able to purchase a firearm at a private gun show without any check. Democrats

want to sign the ban on assault weapons back into law, which is what Adam Lanza used to kill 28 victims at Sandy Hook elementary. An ‘assault weapon’ is something we would expect to see a

Navy SEAL or SWAT Team member use: a gun that is meant to kill, quickly. The NRA will also play a huge role in all of this, as the largest lobbyer of the 2nd amendment. With the motto ‘guns don’t kill people, people kill people’, the NRA and Republicans are going to struggle to find com-mon ground with Democrats on this issue. In their bizarre press conference a week post-shooting,

complete with a Code Pink protester, NRA Vice President Wayne LaPierre used the media’s craze with killers, bloodbath video games and school gun-free zones as the main issues with gun violence in America. Introducing a plan to place an armed security guard at America’s 133,000

schools, the plan has been met with much criticism. This issue will continue well into 2013, and the compromise will be something to look out for, as this is one of the most inclusive, encom-

passing problems facing America today.

Meredith Blake’s immortal quip “Sure you’ll help me, right over a cliff you’ll help me” from The Parent Trap has never rung more true than now. The “fiscal cliff” is the term that is

being used to describe the quagmire of the United States’ finances. Fiscal is a term used to refer to government finance, and if it passes, we might as well be hanging off a cliff. Get the picture?

On December 31, 2012, among other yuck things, a 2% tax increase for workers begins, and tax breaks for businesses and Bush Era tax cuts (i.e. Those passed from 2001-2006), will end,

all while Obamacare taxes will start to take effect. Spending cuts from the Budget Code Act of 2011 will start, which Congress passed in an attempt to turn the economic tide. There are three

possibilities for an agreement: let us go over the cliff, which could possibly land us in a recession, but would cut the deficit in half, cancel the tax increases/spending cuts, but this would add to

the defecit and put us on a fast boat to the EU’s crisis. The heat was on in December with a large lame-duck (not reelected) congress, and all hoped that a Christmas miracle would occur, and that

the Democrats and Republicans would come together and compromise.

3. Egypt President Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood or Freedom and Justice Party

passed an edict that gave him ultimate power until the constitution was passed, and prevented others from judicially reviewing his past and present decisions until the vote. He later canceled it,

but not before the Egyptian people took to the streets in extreme protests. To add to the scari-ness, he fired the head of the judiciary, which is the equivalent of the Supreme Court, and plays an important role in Egypt’s elections. The constitution itself is troubling as well. Christians, mi-nority groups, and Liberals are not happy, and opponents note that the language is not clear and

the rights that were fought for during the Arab Spring will not be protected. The International

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4. Yemen While most in America couldn’t place Yemen on map, it will pose serious threat in the next year and coming years. As a haven and breeding ground for Al-Qaeda as well as a holder of prime middle eastern real estate, Yemen faces a tough road ahead. The Ansar Al-Sharia or Al-Qaeda of the Peninsula, is only one of a few offshoots that combined with other rebel groups, could overtake the government and force Yemen to become simply a pawn in their middle east stronghold. During a PBS Frontline, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad investigated the town of Jaar, which at the time was being run by Ansar Al-Sharia. Yikes.

5. The End of UK and Decrease of US Forces in Afghanistan

Half of the UK’s 9,000 soldiers will return home in the first of two waves that will signal the end of Britain’s involvement in the ten year NATO war as the second largest force in-country following the United States. Sadly, the Taliban, infighting amongst ethnic groups, and divisional warlords will continue to weaken Afghanistan as a whole while they await their 2014 president elections.

6. The Royal Party + 1 (or Two?) Prince William & Duchess Kate are expecting. She was hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum aka severe morning sickness, but it is also indicative that she might be having twins! Middleton Baby Watch 2013 should conclude in July, but the palace is keeping mum on the offi-cial due date.

Sources: http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/nearly-half-uk-forces-leave-afghanistan-in-2013-5299293, http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/21/politics/gun-policy-two-different-worlds/index.html?hpt=hp_t1, http://bonds.about.com/od/Issues-in-the-News/a/What-Is-The-Fiscal-Cliff.htm, http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/22/world/africa/egypt-election/index.html?iref=all-search, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/21/fiscal-cliff-three-possible-scenarios-democrats-may-pursue/

group Human Rights Watch noted that the new draft “protects some rights but undermines others, as well as fails to end military trials of civilians or protect freedom of expression and religion.” The VP has also resigned amid the constitution passing, with the excuse of professional differences, but something more could be lurking. While this is a serious in-country issue, it must be noted that Egypt is a huge power in not only Africa, but the Middle East, and if Egypt can come back from this and calm down, it will be a great example to other countries.


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Happy New Year Smart Girls! I am sure all of you are busy with making and keeping your res-olutions and while you are overwhelmed with all of these new commitments I hope to make the process easier for you! The New Year signi-fies a New You and why not approach that new you in the most organized way possible!

I hope to guide you with tips on how to organize and stick to all of your resolutions while organizing yourself and your year during the process. While the typical new years resolution may be to eat healthier, work out more, make better grades, and spend more time with friends and family this year you can go above and beyond by add-ing organization to your list!

To start, why not organize the other resolutions you have already made! If you choose to eat

healthier approach this resolution it by taking baby steps! Each month focus on something new and by the end of the year, if you stick to it, it will have become habit. During January you could focus on cutting soft drinks out of your regular routine and by the time February rolls around you can move on to cutting back on

sweets! At that point you will have already made soft drinks a rarity so keeping up with Januarys resolution and then adding the commitment to cut back on sweets will be less overwhelming.

No matter what your resolution entails take it month by month. Write it in your agenda, put

a reminder on your phone, or have a friend to keep you accountable you will know what best suits you and hope-fully since it is a month-by-month process you will stick to your resolution, whatever it may be! Believe it or not, by just doing that you are on your way to living an

organized life!

Now comes the fun, organizing your life for the new year! Organization resolutions mean dif-ferent things for different people. Some may consider having a clean and neat house is or-

ganized while some people may consider an agenda filled with ap-pointments and scheduled daily is organized but we are going for the full effect. Organize your area, belongings, and mindset to live a

clutter free life. This can be accomplished in the same way that we tackled other resolutions, go month-by-month or week-by-week. By sepa-rating tasks into short-term commitments more can be accomplished and stay accomplished! Good Luck and Happy New Year!

Organizing for

YOUR BEST YEAR

“Organize your area, belongings, and mindset to live a clutter free life.”

by Dorothy Walton, Smarts Sharerdesign by Abigail Slone

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You Are Never Fully Dressed Without Class

In today’s world, many are sad-ly judged on first impressions and appearance rather than personality and knowledge. Our society is based on what’s new and cool and competing on who can get it first. It even seems that it does not matter

how a person achieves what they want, the competition is more important. With a society that is so in touch with the new-est and coolest, in some aspects we have lost touch on how to act and be respect-ful. With all this new technology and new age thinking, you would think our world today could remember a few timeless val-ues, such as class. Traditionally class has been associated with high society, and cannot be achieved by all. However, this is not true. Classiness is not a snobbish dis-connected way of life; it is timeless elegant way of living that can be achieved by all. Classiness definitions means, elegance is the attribute of being unusually effective and simple, it is frequently used as a stan-

dard of tastefulness. The two words that stick out to me in this definition are ef-fective and simple. Everyone should find these two words to have strong meaning. In being effective, you need to be sure of yourself and strong about what you want, but do not be overbearing or obnoxious about it. This is where simple comes in. With these two adjectives going hand and hand, you are on your way to embodying class. Areas that we as smart girls can help spread class are in things that are relevant to us, such as social networks and media. Sometimes young people and adults are a little too strong with their views, opin-ions, or their feelings on sites such as Face-book or Twitter. It is always important to remember that what you post on these sites is public, and people will judge you on what post no matter your intention. Always remember classiness is needed on these sites, and when you present you op-tions in a classy way, you can truly be a role model. These same actions can occur



in debating, arguing or proposing a point or a project. A classy person should always remember to keep in mind who their au-dience is and be respectful to all involved. You never want hurt someone’s feelings or make someone feel embarrassed. When you are making a conscious effort to be aware of those around you, your actions and words will be remembered.

Classiness is not a snobbish, disconnected way of life; it is a timeless, elegant way of living

that can be achieved by all.

There is also just a common classiness of everyday life. Something that really both-ers me is texting. It is never polite to be texting or on your phone when around others, whether you know them or they are just strangers. In our world this is be-coming the norm. Next time you are with your friends, notices the ones who aren’t always checking their phones. I promise

you that when you start noticing those who aren’t always grabbing your phone, you may start changing your phone hab-its. This also applies to manners. You nev-er know who is around, so it always a good idea to have manners and show true class. With all this being said, I feel all the young women who read or are involved in SGG are class acts. Whatever your po-sition at SGG is a staff member, an edi-tor or writer for the magazine, a photog-rapher, a contributor to the loop, apart of a campus chapter, or a valued reader we all want to inspire young women to achieve their highest level of greatness. The Smart Girls Group truly values and embodies classiness. Together we are be-ing effective with our message of inspir-ing young women with all the different aspects of SGG. However our message, Be Smart Share Smarts is so simple but so powerful. I hope with a New Year begin-ning and a chance to revive your self with the newest gadgets and style, you do not forget the timeless accessory of classiness.

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The College Columnby Emily Raleigh, Smart Starter

Freshman girlies, Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday! Now, it’s time to start 2013 off right. Your task this month is service related. I am sure some of you are already involved in

volunteer activities, but either way, use 2013 as the time to future immerse yourself in commu-nity service. Not only is it thoroughly rewarding, it is a fantastic way to meet other people who may share common interests with you. Plus, it looks great on a resume, especially if you stick with it all throughout high school and get very involved. There are so many fabulous organizationsthat are always looking for volunteers. Some of my personal favorites include (click their name to take you to their site!): Operation Smile, She’s the First, Kids Caring 4 Kids, and Charity: Wa-ter. These organizations have a special place in my heart because the problems that they address matter to me. Think about what problems mat-ter to you. I can guarantee that there is some sort of non-profit/program available that match-es your interest and is looking for volunteers. My biggest suggestion is to look for an organization with a fabulous student program. I have been very involved in Operation Smile’s student program and I was amazed by not only the people I met, but the opportunities they of-fered to me. I was recently introduced to She’s the First and cannot say enough about the orga-nization. If you are all into girl power and girl’s education, I highly suggest getting involved! Maybe getting involved in an organiza-tion is not what you are looking for. That’s okay,

too! Almost every town has a local soup kitch-en or some sort of volunteer group. I know by my house right now, there are what seems like hundreds of volunteer groups who are helping rebuild the Jersey Shore (if you live in New Jer-sey, this is an awesome opportunity to help your state!). If you cannot find anything that suits your interest, why not start your own project with a few friends? You can write letters to children suf-fering in hospitals or clean up your local park. The bottom line is this: there is no requirement for community service as long as you do some-thing. You can do whatever works with your schedule and interests. If you need ideas for organizations to get involved in, check out Gabbi’s current and past articles for The Smart Girls Group’s Organiza-tions of the Month!

Sophomore Smart Girls, welcome to 2013! I am going to dive right into this and say that this is your year to be a self-starter!

I know that the idea of being a self-starter may seem a little bit weary for some of you and I completely understand. Trust me, whatever you do does not have to be massive (but who knows, maybe it could turn big). Think about something in your life where you can take the initiative to change or improve it in some way. Does your mom do all of the chores in your house? Is there an absense of some sort of meaningful club or program at your school? Just reflect on your daily routine and the daily routine of those around


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you. What can be improved? Being a self-starter just means that being the Smart Girl who you are, you took the ini-tiative to improve your life or the lives of others (or both) through starting something that you or others benefit from. You may be wondering what on earth this has to do with the college pro-cess. Well, like I have mentioned before, college admisions directors want to see that you are not just talented in the classroom. They want to see that you are an innovater, a changer, someone who is a leader. Now, some of us are not natural leaders, but we can all be self-starters. Self-starting can begin in your own home. Let us go back to the example from before. Does your mom do all of the chores in your house? Why not start a new habit this year and take the initiative to do some chores. Some examples may be keeping your room tidy or taking out the trash on the days when the sanitation worker comes or even making breakfast for your family once a week. Whatever you do, whether it is just vacuming your kitchen or painting your shed, start being a self-starter at home. From there, your ambitions will take flight. Maybe you are the type of Smart Girl who likes to dive right into big projects. First of all, you’re a girl after my own heart. Second, there is no reason you have to start small! Start this year off right and dive right into a big project. Not sure what to do? Look at the problems that surround your life. Is something missing? Could something be improved? Is there something that is simply unattractive or not marketed well? Use this as your platform. From there, you can start just about anything; all it takes is a little time and lots and lots and lots of passion. Need an idea? Why not be a self-starter within The Smart Girls Group? We are looking for some self-starters now and I would love to talk with you about your ideas or opportunities we have available! Be an initiator and email me at [email protected]. Happy

self-starting! You can do it!!

Junior ladies, hello! I hope your 2013 is starting off on a great foot! You have quite a big year ahead of you and from the very start, know that The Smart Girls Group is here to cheer you on and help you in

any and all ways possible.Your task this month is a little bit different, but I think it will be lots of fun. You have probably realized by now that The Smart Girls Group is big on goal setting. I know, big shocker. We set goals every month and we encourage girls to set goals as often as every week. Well, to start your big year off right, why don’t we set some goals? These goals are all just reflections so that you can see who you want to be one year from to-day, when your college process is practically over. It is crazy to think so much can change in a year right? Some of you will even know where you are going to college one year from now. My tip for you is to take each of these following questions, give it some thought, and write them down. If you are a picture person, you may even want to have a picture correspond-ing with these reflection points. That way you have a visual when you feel that you are straying away from your aspirations. Here are my suggest-ed reflection points:• What is my dream school? What do I have to

accomplish to get accepted?• What have I done that makes me stand out

as an applicant? What do I need to improve this year?

• What are my academic goals for this year? (i.e. AP scores, academic grades, SAT scores)

• Who do I know would be willing to help and support me during this coming year?

• How can I make this last full year living at home as great as possible for both my family and myself?

• How can I accomplish all of my academic/college prep goals while still enjoying my life?

I wish you all the best of luck! Happy New Year!

Senior girlies, Happy New Year! I know January 1st is not only a big day for SGG, but it is also a big day for most applicants because it marks the end of the application period! Congratula-

tions on surviving the college application pro-cess. I know how strenuous it can be, so be sure to take some time to just relax and catch up on some fun things that you have put off in order to add the finishing touches to that last essay. Unfortunately, I have some semi bad news: your college application process is not ex-actly over. The good news is, this part is not that tricky and can be fun! Remember that while all of the colleges on your list have your application, they also have thousands of other ones. Why not send them another reminder of how great you are and why they should accept you? Introducing: your update package. An update package is essentially some sort of doc-ument or piece of information that gives admis-sion directors a status report on something you have now started working on or an improvement on something already on your primary applica-tion. Why is this so great? It shows that you are not just doing things for the sole purpose of the college application. It also gives the admission director more evidence as to why you are some-one worth accepting. The next question: what is applicable for an updates package. Here is the great part: it can be anything you are doing! For example, in my updates package last year, I sent a document that gave basic information on Smart Girl’s Guide, a service project I was working on through my school’s National Honor Society, as well as in-formation regarding my upcoming mission to Wenshan, China with Operation Smile. To even further emphasize what I was doing, I sent in a picture from my mission to the admission direc-tor at my top schools that took place in March (I actually sent this to them while in China be-cause I was cutting it a bit close to the April 1

deadline). I have a friend in college who sent in a video clip of her walking through the Grand Canyon and she attached a document explain-ing that traveling to the Grand Canyon was on her bucket list and the next thing on her list was to attend that university. She even took a picture of herself in that university’s signature T-shirt and held up a sign that said “Next stop, (insert college).” What a great idea, right? You can do anything! Now is the time to get creative! If you need any help, email me at [email protected]. Best of luck!


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• Committed high school girls interested in helping us with developing high school

programs and products

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by Hannah O’Boyle, Smarts Sharerdesign by Emily Raleigh

Hockey is a very complex game, but also a very entertaining one. The fans are incredibly loyal to their team and the atmosphere is always great! As a little kid my family and I would occasionally go see the lo-cal minor league team play and it was always super exciting! I would like to share this excitement with all the Smart Girls out there with

my Smart Girl’s Guide to Hockey!

the name of the gameThe purpose of the game is to try and get the puck in the net (the goal). This is done by offensive players passing the puck back and forth until there is a chance to score. There are six players on the ice per team. The team consists of 1 goalie, 2 defenseman, 2 forwards and 1 center. The offense players and scorers are the fowards and centers while the defensemen, well, defend the goal. This sport has changed over the years.The rules have changed and to make it more of a family environment, and fighting is not as common as it once was. Modern technology now allows players to skate at incredible speeds. For example, the sticks are designed so players can shoot on goal at around 120 mph. Bet the goalies aren’t too happy about that! There are three twenty minute peri-ods in a game.


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the termsPuck- A 3 inch disk that is passed and shot among playersGoal- When the puck passes through the goalposts and into the netAssist- The pass to the player that scored the goalAttacking Zone- Space between the opponents’ blue line and their goalBlue Lines- Two blue lines that are parallel to each other and go across the ice. They are both 60 feet away from the goalBreak Away- A fast break made possible by an excellent pass and the quickness of the offensmanCenter Line- A red line that is the midway point between the two goalsChecking- The legal contact when a defensive player is trying to get the puckFace-off- Starts the game and each period, or other stoppage of play. It’s when the puck is dropped by the official between two players who are standing stick length apartHat Trick- At least three goals by one player in a game! The fans will throw their hats on the rink to congratulate the playerMajor Penalty- A penalty called when there is a serious violation of the rules. This can result in 5 minutes in the penalty box for the playerMinor Penalty- A less serious penalty. Results in two minutes in the pentaly box, unless the opposing team scores on a power play, then the player can come back inOffside- Happens when both skates of the attacking player go over the opponents blue line before the puckPenalty- A violation of the rules. Can result in going to the penalty boxPenalty Box- An area where the players go when they must serve a penalty. The amount of time in the penalty box depends on the severity of the penalty

FINDINGCONFIDENCEin your resolutions

by Maggie Chaquette, Smarts Sharerdesign by Emily Raleigh

The clock strikes midnight, the ball drops in Times Square, and the new year is suddenly upon us. It ’s a time for moving on, growing up, and fac-ing new challenges. We all know the giddy, eager feeling that comes with

setting new goals and yes, making New Year ’s resolutions. Whether it ’s working out more, eating healthier, studying a little bit harder, getting more organized, deeper involvement in a community, being a better friend, sister, or daughter, or saving money to buy that bag you’ve always want-ed, we all have at least one thing that we want to succeed in doing within the next 12 months. And so we begin. Everything starts off great! No matter your resolutions and goals, the first few weeks of January pass by with a breeze. You think, “Great! I can totally keep this up. This WILL be the year I fulfill my resolutions and accomplish what I set out to do.” But as the days of winter drag on, the spark you previously felt is gone. You start slacking off on those goals and

then inevitably, you try to forget about them. Maybe you succeed, or maybe you don’t. Ei-ther way, you promise your mind and body, “Next year I’ll fulfill my resolutions. Now it’s too late.” I have been guilty of this for more years than I can count. It ’s common, and don’t be ashamed to admit that you do this as well. The first step towards success is admitting

failure. If you don’t recog-nize that you’ve failed to fulfill your resolutions in the past, you’ll never be able to move on with an open mind and your new chal-lenges.Obviously, the first thing to do is come up with your goals. Really take time to think about each resolu-tion you make and why

it ’s a resolution for you. That way, you won’t be making pointless goals. Also, don’t make every resolution a huge thing. Come up with some smaller ones as well. Next, write out a list. Make multiple copies and put them every-where. At your desk, on your computer, in your phone- wherever you’ll see them every day and be reminded of what promises you’ve made to yourself for the coming year.

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book.

Write a good one.”-Brad Paisley


“The clock strikes midnight, the ball drops in Times Square, the New Year is upon us. It ’s a time for moving on, growing up, and facing new challenges.”

Set specific check-in dates. Choose one day a week (Saturdays or Sundays work best) to look at your resolution list and see how you’ve done over the past 7 days. As time goes on, set dates further apart; maybe make them ev-ery couple of weeks. Don’t forget to reward yourself for positive progress! Otherwise, you may lose confidence and motivation to fulfill everything on your list. Maybe as time goes on you’ll find that one or two of the resolutions you made were com-pletely unreasonable and unachievable. But before you give up on them, make absolutely sure that you’re not just losing confidence be-cause you haven’t gotten results immediate-ly. If they are absolutely hopeless, try to alter the resolutions so that they are achievable. It ’s natural that not every resolution or goal

you made on New Year ’s will be crossed off come 2014. My best advice is to focus on the big picture. Even if you don’t accomplish every goal or fulfill every resolution, bets are you did improve your life throughout the past year. Hopefully you are happier, healthier, and more confident than you were 365 days ago. In the end, that’s what truly matters.Promise yourself this year WILL be different. As a Smart Girl, YOU already have the skills to do whatever you set your mind to. Go forward with confidence, motivation, and self-respect. You are the only person with the power to make changes in your life so that you’re able to have the year you want. And as Brad Pais-ley said, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.”

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12 STEPSto aHealtHynew year

by Annie Phelps, Base Brainsdesign by Emily Raleigh

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12 STEPSto aHealtHynew year

Almost everyone makes a resolution in the New Year: I’m going to eat healthier, or run everyday, or go to the gym more, or something along these lines. But how many people actually follow through on those resolutions? Only about 8%. We understand – it’s hard to keep up with a huge change for a whole year. That’s why we have made it simpler for you by making a small goal for each month. This will help you focus more on one small part of the overall goal.


January: drink one more 8 ounce glass of water each dayOnce this becomes easier, try adding another glass each day. Keep adding glasses until you reach at least eight 8 ounce glasses of water a day. I have found that it is easy to keep track of this by drinking the extra glass of water right before you eat, whether it is at a snack or a meal. This helps to curb your appetite and keep it in check, which will help you to not overeat. Here is a challenge: for the first week, drink 16 ounces of water as soon as you wake up to kick start your metabolism.

February: add at least one HIIT workout into each weekHIIT stands for high intensity interval training. These workouts burn the most fat and calories by increasing your heart rate in sporadic bursts. Your metabolism will work at a faster rate for the next 24 hours following a HIIT workout. Look up these workouts on Tumblr, Google, or YouTube. Check out my favorite HIIT video here: http://www.you-tube.com/watch?v=hSIgraWAisQ

March: cut out carbonated and sugary drinksYou may have heard of “empty calories.” These are calories that come from drinks. You should not be wasting your daily calories on liquids with no nutritional value when you should be using them to reward your body with nutrient packed foods.

Drinks to limit or cut out completely: soda, sugary juices, hot chocolate. The occasional hot chocolate or latte or juice is okay, but do your absolute best to limit these to only a few per month. There are healthier versions of most of these drinks; Google some recipes! I have found an amazing hot chocolate recipe with only a few healthy ingredients.

April: find a workout you like-and stick to itTry yoga, Zumba, kickboxing, running, swimming, or anything else you can think of.Make sure you have proper equipment before you start any activity. Go to a gym for classes or find videos online! Maybe even encourage a friend to try something out with you; this may cause them to start a healthier lifestyle.

May: substitute one serving of fruit or veggies for an unhealthier snack during your dayFor example, instead of eating chips or fruit snacks, eat some carrots or a banana. You will find that these will fill you up more!

June: find one additional small exercise to add to your dayFor example, every day I do 20 push-ups and a 2 minute plank. Do something in the

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morning as soon as you wake up. It can be push-ups, squats, planks, jumping jacks, what-ever you want! Just make sure it is doable every day. You can split it up to do some in the morning at some at night; whatever works for your schedule. This seriously takes a maxi-mum five minutes, so you should have no problem fitting it into your day.

July: the year is halfway over, see how well you have been doing so far!Set a personal goal for the month, and continue trying to keep up with all of the monthly goals so far. Hopefully you are getting healthier and your motivation is still there! This is the month to take things into your own hands - make sure you accomplish your goal. We know you can do it!

August: hopefully you accomplished your goal from the last month. if not, this month is another chance!If you did accomplish your goal, congratulations! Summer is almost over. Keep focusing on your fitness, especially cardio. Introduce weights into your weekly workouts. This helps you gain muscle (no, you will not become the size of a body builder) and muscle burns more calories than fat, which is always a plus. Make sure to do your research before starting to use weights: start small, and gradually increase the weight you use.

September: no mindless snacking!So many people eat when they are bored, or eat their feelings. Now that school has start-ed, stress might be setting in and you may turn to food for comfort. Don’t do it!!!! Only eat when you are hungry. If you feel yourself grabbing for that bag of chips, go drink a glass of water. You might be mistaking your thirst for hunger.

October: eat one less meat-based meal a week This does NOT mean skip a meal. This means find a healthy alternative to meat and replace a meal where you would eat steak or chicken or meatloaf with that alternative.

November: take 15 minutes for yourself everydayYes, I know we are all extremely busy. However, when you manage your time correctly I am sure you have at least 10 or 15 minutes a day to spare. Meditate, do some yoga or breathing exercises, or listen to some quiet music. You will be surprised how much more focused and energized you will feel after this.

December: put down the cookieThere are so many holiday parties at this time of year. Don’t be sucked into eating all unhealthy foods. Feel free to eat a few cookies or some cake or another unhealthy treat, but don’t go overboard.


All of my articles so far have been about my setting goals, or challenging myself, and achieving what I set out to do. However, this is rarely the case in life. Even Sir Winston Churchill, a public figure whom most consider a success, said, “Success is the ability to go from one failure to anoth-er, with no loss of enthusiasm.” I completely agree. Failure is inevitably a part of life. Although people say that you learn from your mistakes and failures, it doesn’t make the disappointment any easier. The key to moving past failures is to realize that there still are so many opportunities for you to grow as a person and challenge yourself. You have to remain optimistic about every-thing your future holds and quickly move on to the next adventure.

This month’s article isn’t necessarily about my crossing something off my bucket list. Neverthe-less, it is about a lesson that can be learned from something every smart girl all over the world faces. The title of my piece, “Every wall is a door,” is actually a quote from Ralph Waldo Emer-son. When faced with a “wall” or a failure, it is really a “door” opening up to new possibilities and opportunities. I often find that when I face failure, I learn that the opportunity would not have been right for me in the long run. It would have prevented me from finding other opportunities and going after bigger dreams.

In preparation to be a Biology major, I applied for an internship to do cancer research over the summer. The day after the difficult interview, I received an email saying that I was not admitted into the program. I was so upset because I had spent hours working on my application, was really excited to get an early start on my major, and I was really interested in learning more about an epidemic that impacts everyone’s lives. However, I see now that the program was not right for me. I ended up getting so many chances that I would have missed out on if I had been admitted into the internship. I got a good job to put towards college expenses, I had more time to spend with my friends during our last summer together, and I got inspiration for another Smart Girl’s Guide article!

Babe Ruth once held the record for the most strike outs. Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. R.H. Macy started seven failed businesses. Michael Jordan, a huge success in basket-ball, is not unfamiliar with failure either. He admitted “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” It is accept-able to be disappointed and upset about failure. It is not acceptable to let it cause you to doubt yourself and your abilities. Failure doesn’t define your life. There are so many more opportunities waiting for you to discover them. What legacy will you leave?

Every Wall is a Doorby Amber Ausley, Smarts Sharer

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Annie Moore The Journey of a Smart Girl

by Tori Wilbraham, Smarts Searcher

At the end of the nineteenth century, thousands of immigrants came to the United States in hopes of establishing a new life and pursing the American Dream. This month, our Smart Girl of History is Annie Moore, the first immigrant to come through Ellis Island on January 1st, 1892. Moore came from County Cork, Ireland, and was accompanied by her brothers. For twelve days, they sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in hopes of securing a better future. On January 1st, also Annie’s fifteenth birthday, she was the first person to be registered as an American citizen coming through Ellis Island. She even received 10 dollars, more money than she had ever seen in her life. At only fifteen years old, her story would mirror millions of other immigrants who would come in hopes of a brighter future. Like many men and women who arrived on Ellis Island, Moore settled in New York City. She worked in the Fulton Fish Market, making a living for herself and family. She married a German immigrant and had eleven children. Although her story is not one that may be studied in a textbook, Annie Moore was the first of nearly 17 million Americans to immigrate through Ellis Island. In American history, the stories of many who came to the country in hopes of a brighter future have been present throughout generations. In our modern world, this hope of creating a brighter future is still a foundation in society. We believe at SGG that the story of Annie Moore is still relevant in today’s world. We believe that if you have a dream for a better tomorrow, you can go get it! Annie Moore’s legacy is one that is treasured in many Irish American hearts. The Irish song, “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears,” tells the story of fifteen year old Annie Moore’s story of bravery and fear of leaving her homeland. Annie Moore is also remembered in two bronze statues. One is located at her departure port in Ireland and the other at her arrival port in Ellis Island. Although many see her statue everyday, her story of perseverance and pursuit of a better life should always be remembered and appreciated. 17 million people immigrated through Ellis Island in the 62 years that Ellis Island has been operation. However, Annie Moore will always be remembered as the first to enter through and became a symbol of the millions that followed her.


My Summer in Oxford{A Smart Girl Spotlight Article}

by Haley Oberhofer, Smarts Sharer


Afternoon tea, class in the meadows, and punting on the Thames are just routine activities for the students participating in the Oxbridge Academic’s Oxford Tradition. This year, I had the opportunity to participate in the program, now in its 28th year, that takes place in Oriel and Pembroke Colleges

in Oxford, England. The Oxford Tradition hosts over 440 students, in grades 10-12, from more than 20 different countries during the month of July. Oxbridge Academic, founded by Professor James Basker, has a variety of programs for students of all ages. In addition to their programs in England, the organization also has programs in France, Spain, and New York. Students of the programs in France and Spain are immersed in the countries’ native languages.Students choose two classes: a major and a minor. Classes range from Journalism and Photography to Law and Society and Medical Science. Majors are six days a week and minors are three days a week. Throughout the month, students composite more than 100 hours in the classroom. Classes embrace active learning and have field trips to museums, markets, etc. I had the pleasure of immersing myself in Bioethics and Molecular Medicine. The entire faculty was incredible and often had meals with us to discuss their outside research and projects. Faculty members were professionals and scholars in their field and came from the finest institutions all over the world. When students are not devoted to their studies, the program has a variety of activ-ities available. Students can spend their time doing yoga, taking a cooking class, playing soccer in the meadows, watching a Shakespearean play, or listening to a lecture. Guest speakers include Professor John Armour, Tony Benn, Baba Brinkman, Nick Hutchi-son, General Sir Micheal Rose, and many others. In addition to the activities arranged by the program, the city itself has an endless supply of knowledge and history. In their free time, students can also visit the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Blackwell’s Bookshop, etc. Students also take field trips to London and the Broughton Castle. Within the month, friends find nearby hangouts, develop study groups, and explore the city together. During my stay, I found myself wandering through nearby museums, taking strolls in the botanic gardens, and reading books on the campus quad. To this day, I have kept in contact with the friends I met from the program. My closest friends are from all over the world: India, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Australia, and more. The diverse student body only added to the overall experience. The Oxford Tradition gave me an insight to life as a college student and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering study-ing abroad. For more information about any of the programs by Oxbridge, visit http:// www.oxbridgeprograms.com/index.php.

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by Gabbi Oppenheimer, Smarts Sharer

For almost eight years, for-mer President Bill Clinton’s Clinton

Global Initiative (CGI) has been annually bringing together the world’s leaders to improve the global community in fresh, cre-ative ways. CGI meetings bring together the most innovative, important minds in govern-ment, business, science, charity, and media each September to change our world for the better. The success of CGI led to the 2007 creation of CGI U–the Clinton Global Initiative Uni-versity–established to facilitate the growth of a new generation of world leaders.

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Like CGI, CGI U convenes once a year, bringing together students from col-leges worldwide. Since the organization’s first meeting in 2008, over 4,500 young leaders have been attendants at CGI U’s meetings; these students have represented over 130 countries and more than 750 colleges and universities. CGI U selects its attendees from a pool of applicants, but any student 18 and older who is enrolled in an institute of higher education is eligible to apply and attendance is free! The Initiative concentrates its efforts and the efforts of participants into five areas, each focusing on a specific global challenge: Education, Environ-ment and Climate Change, Peace and Human Rights, Poverty Alleviation, and Public Health. On their application, each individual chooses an area that especially interests them, that is aligned with their commitment to change. The purpose of the meetings is to focus on how members can execute their commitments in a way that will have a lasting and profound impact. Over the course of the meeting weekend, members discuss the five glob-al challenge areas in a variety of settings, from the plenary sessions that cut across all five areas involve the entire membership to in-depth, concentrated office hours with special guests and program participants open to groups of 15-25 students. The various sessions allow students to interact with each oth-er and the program’s speakers to network and create action plans for each of their commitments. CGI U doesn’t end with the close of the meeting weekend though. Over the course of a year of membership with CGI U, networking opportunities abound and members continue to work to build awareness around the world and to realize their commitments. Students report back to CGI U several times to comment on their progress and even meet up with other members at special networking events! It’s not just a weekend, it’s a connection of young leaders who stay connected across the globe. Application is still open for CGI U 2013! The conference will be held April 5-7, 2013 in St. Louis, and is free, so if you’re interested, 18 or older, and enrolled in a college or university, head on over to the CGI U website to apply and make your commitment for change! A group can much more effectively implement change than an individ-ual. CGI U presents just the right sort of networking opportunities and con-nections for the next generation of world leaders to get started on creating positive change throughout the world now.


Hello from...

Utahby Lismore Nebeker, Smarts Sharer

design by Emily Raleigh


Snow. It’s what we are known for.When a storm hits it just keeps coming and coming blanketing the mountains that sur-round the valley of Salt Lake City. People come from all over the world to ski in these mountains and for me it’s a 10-minute drive. These mountains are my back yard. Alta ski resort has been my second home ever since I was a kid. For 17 years I have hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, and skiing up at Alta. Whenever I need a break from my busy school or work life I head up into the mountains. This year I am a senior in high school and am trying to soak in as much of the outdoors as I can. I waited patiently through September and October anticipating the coming storms with my fingers crossed for a good season. Finally November and De-cember brought the snow I had been waiting for. Finally, with the car in four-wheel drive and my skis in the back I head up the canyon. There was a fresh 12 inches of powder from the night before and I was itching to ski. A fresh powder day is all I need to get my blood pumping. Over the past few years I have learned how to backcountry ski. With no chairlifts, no groomed runs, and no ski patrol I have gained an entire new outlook on skiing. It has been a challenge, but also intriguing to learn all of the new components involved with avalanche safety and backcountry preparation. Backcountry skiing is intense and the cardio involved could almost kill you. While hiking in the backcountry every single sense in your body is turned on. You have to always be alert and prepared for any situa-tion to arise. Unlike a resort, the backcountry is ever changing and unpredictable. It is part of the reason I have come to love it so much. Every time I go skiing I never know what to expect. But of course I can count on the best snow imaginable! I can always improve and learn something new. With each new snowfall and each new mountain I climb I find new surprises and challenges.

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“I can find peace and clarity in the mountains that I cannot find anywhere else.”


One afternoon, the sun was shining and as soon as the school bell rang I was up the canyon ready to go. I put my skins on the bottom of my skis and start-ed hiking. It was a long hike up Pole Line Pass. Time inched along and each step got harder and harder. I worked my way up the newly broken trail and after an hour and a half I had made it to the top. I clicked in my bindings and looked out at the beautiful mountains that surrounded me. There is something about standing at 10,000 feet and looking down at the valley that makes my jaw drop every time. I stood there and re-member thinking to myself ‘is this real?’ As I made my first turns down the steep moun-tain the soft fluff froze my face into a smile as I sank to my knees in the new snow. The 5-minute run to the bottom was so thrilling but also so gratifying. When I reached the bottom I collapsed in the snow because my legs felt like jelly, but right then is when the long arduous hike became worth it. The long hike and the cold wind was no longer an issue and all I could think about was how electrifying that short trip to the bottom was. I used to wish I lived somewhere else. Maybe some place with a beach, or closer to a bigger city. But as I have grown older I realize what a blessing living in Utah has been. Skiing has been a part of my family for a long time. After my grandfather fought in WWII on skis, he couldn’t shake his passion for the sport. He built a cabin in Albion Basin at Alta and taught his 8 children, including my father how to ski. Skiing is in my blood and it always has and it always will be.

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Now what am I supposed to do for the other 7 or 8 months of the year? The op-portunities are endless. Camping, backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, and climbing are a few that come to mind. Another newfound passion of mine is rock climbing. When I slip on my climbing shoes the same feeling comes as if I was buckling up my ski boots. I find the same excitement for each new route and pitch as I do when I ski a fresh line. When I am rock climbing my adrenaline is high and my legs are shaking. Climbing is also a sport that I can continually push myself. I can always find new ways to challenge myself. While backcountry skiing I take time to connect with myself. All I hear is the wind and my heavy breathing with each step. When I climb I am able to see just how far I can push myself. For me, one of the greatest abilities is to see the outdoors in all its many forms and use what it has to offer to create new adventures. It wasn’t until re-cently that I understood how absolutely breathtaking and unbelievably stunning these mountains are. I have come to understand and appreciate the endless opportunities and experiences that are right within my grasp. I can go into the mountains to not only look at the beauty around me but also feel the beauty around me. I can find peace and clarity in the mountains that I cannot find anywhere else. I agree with Albert Einstein when he said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” I am able to gain a greater understanding of not only the environment but also about myself. It is not something I can write or express on paper but a feeling I get when I am skiing or climbing or interacting with nature.

January’s PlaylistNew Year, New Tunes

New Year’s Day by U2

99 Red Balloons by Nena

Something Good Can Work by Two Door Cinema Club

The Lucky One by Taylor Swift

Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan

What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club

Little Bird by Ed SheeranAnother Life by The Feeling

The Walls are Coming Down by Fanfarlo

Don’t Let it Break your Heart by Coldplay

The New Year by Death Cab for Cutie

Want to listen to listen with all the Smart Girls?Listen to our playlist on Spotify! Click here.

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Dear Smart Girlby Monica Murphy, Smarts Sharer

Happy New Year! This year, we have the opportunity to share our smarts with the world—and we will like never before. Life is too short not to. We continue to work hard, persevere with childlike faith, and trust. This is what sisterhood is all about. More than ever, we must challenge ourselves because it is in doing so that we foster radical love. Radical love will change our world.

With the sad tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I am inspired to live differently, and you should be too. Grace McDonnell, one of the victims of the shooting, was a smart, brave, happy, and fearless little girl, who, according to her parents, did not have an ounce of hate in her. I continue to be moved by the testimony of her life; a life short, but well lived. We learn a lot about the way that we should live our lives from children—if we are not blinded. They walk with innocence and hearts of gold, and understand life’s true meaning.

Sharing our smarts can be done in the simplest ways. Here are some wise words of advice as you embark on one of the greatest years of your life-

Kill people with kindnessEncourage people with every opportunity that you have

Love peopleListen to what people have to say

Be a committed leaderTake time to enjoy the small things

Build relationships with people—being busy is not always the best thingKeep developing

Stand by leaders you trustTake risks, have courage and live with faith

One of my favorite quotes is by Steve Martin, a comedian and actor, who once said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” If you want to live an extraordinary life, learn from the little people that fill our world with genuine happiness. Little Grace is now guiding us. Excited to see where life will take you,

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A Year in Review

January 1, 2012a New Years Resolution was made.

January/February 2012a group of Smart Girls came together

The Original Smart Girls Group Sisters | Top from Left to Right: Royar Loflin, Hannah Holliday, Dorothy Walton, Annie Phelps, Emily Raleigh | Bottom from Left to Right: Christina Lanlokun, Gabbi Oppenheimer, Sophie Raleigh, Hannah Buchan

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April 1, 2012Issue No. 1 of Smart Girl’s Guide went live!

March, 2012Annie Phelps becomes

the first staff member of SGG as the “Base Brains”

June 20, 2012TheSmartGirlsGroup.com gets a makeover and Smart Girl’s Loop is launched! We also welcomed over 40

new Smart Girls to the Loop team!

June 25, 2012Emily is interviewed

for Forbes!


June 20, 2012TheSmartGirlsGroup.com gets a makeover and Smart Girl’s Loop is launched! We also welcomed over 40

new Smart Girls to the Loop team!

June 2012Tori Wilbraham joins the SGG staff as Smarts Searcher

fun fact: Tori & Emily have been best friends since they were 5!

July 2012Tori & Emily speak at the Finding the Fabulous Camp for girls!

check out this article from The Huffington Post about their visit and the camp!

June 25, 2012Emily is interviewed

for Forbes!

check out the article here

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August 2012The Smart Girls Group welcomes 2 new girls to staff: Mimi Warnick (L) and Megan Becker (R) as Blog Brains and

Campus Correspondent!

August 2, 2012Royar & Emily present The

Smart Girls Group at Operation Smile’s

International Student Leadership Conference’s

International Party!

November 20, 2012Tori, Monica, and Keeley are interviewed by the Notre Dame/Saint Mary’s College newspaper!check out the article here


November 20, 2012Campus Smart Girls launches with 10 different campus chapters all over the U.S.!

in one year...140 Smart Girlsfrom 7 countries and 36 states336 Smart Girl’s Loop posts10 Campus Chapters8 Interns 4 Staff Members

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9 Smart Girl’s Guides


1 Amazing Sisterhood.

Thank you for joining The Smart Girls Group.


Goals for the YearIn the spirit of New Years, this page has a bit of a twist this issue. 2013 is your year to be your best Smart Girl. Our sug-gestion? Print this page out (look for the icon at the bottom of the page) so that you can reference your goals throughout

the year! Happy 2013! Remember: this is YOUR year!

I am smart. This year, I will share my smarts with ____________ by doing ____________.

Part of being a Smart Girl is presenting myself well. This year, I will look my best by ____________.

I can be all that I want to be this year, as long as I am very organized. I will orga-nized the following areas of my life: ____________ by doing ____________.

Smart Girls are classy girls. I will show that I am a class act by ____________ this year.

The only thing standing between my goals and me is myself. I can fulfill my New Years resolutions. I will continue to meet my New Years goals throughout the

year by ____________.

I am a part of the Smart Girl sisterhood. This year, I will support myself and cheer on other Smart Girls by ____________.

My world moves so quickly and sometimes I do not step back to enjoy the pres-ent. This year, I will make sure to spend time enjoying my life by ____________.

Smart Girls make healthy choices. This year, my goal is to be healthier by ____________. In order to achieve this, I will make healthy choices by

____________ each month.

I can learn beyond the walls of my school. This year, I want to learn more about ____________, which I will do by ____________.

Smarts Girls look towards the future and sees what she can do now. In the future I want to ____________ so this month, I will ____________.

Upload a picture of your Goals of the Year to Instagram and tag @smartgirlsgroup! Your picture will be in our next magazine!


Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!This year changed all of us forever. Hundreds of people made The Smart Girls Group possible and supported a high school girl’s big dream. If only our Thank You

page could say enough.Mollie Phelps and the entire Stine family, for supporting SGG from that very first day on the beach and for raising a group of incredible Smart Girls, who are even willing to do a photoshoot in a snow storm.Haley Oberhofer & Lismore Nebeker, for sharing your smarts in this birthday issue. Haley, you have encouraged us to reach beyond the academic barriers of our schools and Lismore, thank you for helping us recognize the beauty that nature holds in Utah.Wendy James, for always being the Smart Girl big sister and giving us advice on all things in the socially good business world. Ross Garlick and Jackson Lindaur, for giving us the needed insight into entrepreneurship and for always supporting The Smart Girls Group. Tammy Tibbetts, Lauren Berninger, & Amanda A. Ebokosia, for supporting The Smart Girls Group and being inspirations to all of us. All of the Smart Girls within The Smart Girls Group, for believing in our story and making it part of your own. Your tireless effort and support does not ever go unnoticed. We are all so lucky to have each other and no matter where life may take you, know that your Smart Girl sisters are never far.

Finally, as we conclude our first birthday issue, we must thank all of the Smart Story Spreaders. Your support this year has connected girls

throughout the world. Thank you for being our cheerleaders, our inspiration, and our motivation.

We wish you all a fantastic 2013. May you be your best Smart Girl and share your smarts with others. Thank you for a fabulous 2012.

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” -Edith Lovejoy Pierce


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