2018-2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony

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Recognizing young women making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world. 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony President’s Message

Welcome to Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s 2018-2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony! For more than 100 years, the Gold Award has established a legacy, not only for the young women who achieve it, but also for the communities that have benefitted. Although it has evolved from its beginnings in 1916 as the Golden Eaglet of Merit, it has always held its place as the highest award in Girl Scouting, which is a testament to the leadership and determination of every girl who has earned it.

We thank you for joining us in honoring the outstanding achievements of 33 young women who have continued that legacy by earning their Girl Scout Gold Award. We look to the future as we recognize 132 Girl Scout Cadettes who are following in their footsteps by earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and 390 Girl Scout Juniors who are earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award. These young leaders all demonstrate hard work and passion, and in doing so touch lives and improve our communities of today and the future. Today, these young ladies join the alliance of women who took the initiative to assert themselves as leaders and community advocates, and made meaningful, sustainable changes in their communities and around the world.

Please spend some time speaking with these inspiring young women and learning about their projects. I promise you will be in awe of their dedication, perseverance, compassion, and overall character. They are our future business and community leaders, and they possess the skills and ambition to overcome any obstacle or task that comes their way. We honor them here today as they move into a new phase of life, following paths that lead them to continue to be enthusiastic visionaries.

Congratulations to all of the 2018-2019 Gold, Silver, and Bronze award recipients. These young women are leaders and innovative change-makers. We can all be confident that whatever their aspirations, with Girl Scouts as part of their backgrounds, these young women will continue to make all of us at GSWCF proud! We wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Lastly, a special thank you to all of the Girl Scout Gold Award mentors and parents for their help in guiding the girls to achieve their goals, and to the committee members for this wonderful event.

Sincerely,

Laura Webb Webb Insurance Group, President Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Board President

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA June 8, 2019 Event Program

Welcome: Lila Gross, Mistress of Ceremonies, Reporter for News Channel 8 WFLA and Great 38 WTTA

Flag Ceremony: GSWCF Toppercrest Service Unit

Message from Our President: Laura Webb, Board President

Go Gold Manifesto and Recognition of the 2018-2019 Silver Award Girl Scouts: Kelly Flannery, Board Secretary

MOWW Presentation: Major Jim Haney, USMC retiree and a Companion of The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW)

Sons of the American Revolution Award Presentation: Colonel Patrick Niemann, U.S. Army retiree, National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

Marine Corps League Auxiliary Presentation: Sandra Totz Fry, Department Judge Advocate, Marine Corps League Auxiliary

Presentation of Ann Hensler, Hoxie, and GSWCF Scholarships: Jennifer Telfare, Gold Award committee member

Congratulations to the Honorees: Jessica Muroff, CEO

Presentation of the 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Awards

Gold and Silver Award Girl Scouts Closing Song

Closing Flag Ceremony: GSWCF Toppercrest Service Unit

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony Ann Hensler Scholarship Recipients

Antonia Mason, Tampa Antonia created the Little Free Pantry of Hyde Park in response to the food insecurity affecting the homeless and lower income families in her community. Little Free Pantry is a movement that started in 2016 to combat hunger across the country. Antonia built the pantry located at Hyde Park United Methodist Church. She brought awareness to her cause and requested donations through the church newsletter. The pantry is being sustained by church members and the Merge Youth Group.

Antonia is a graduating senior from H.B. Plant High School and plans to attend Florida Southern University in the fall as a pre-med major. Antonia is actively involved in several activities at her school including Best Buddies, Model United Nations, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and First Priority, and is serving as executive vice president of La Sertoa. Antonia is the daughter of David and Tina Mason.

Megan Simonelli, Wesley Chapel Megan developed the Getting Back on Track with Math Tutoring program to help students struggling at math pass the end-of-course exams. She set up tutoring sessions with other student volunteers after school, during homeroom, and in adult education classrooms. As a result of her tutoring program, at least thirteen students passed the adult education class and recovered a math credit that was needed for graduation. In addition, her school plans to continue the tutoring program after she graduates.

Megan is a graduating senior from Pasco High School. She is actively involved in many activities at her school including Parent Teacher Student Association, Cambridge Ambassadors, National Honors Society, Interact Club, Future Business Leaders of America, cheerleading, and History Club. She also volunteers with Moffitt Cancer Center and American Cancer Society Relay. Megan is the daughter of Robert and Christine Simonelli.

Sabrina Snyder, Seminole When Sabrina noticed the sitting area outside Suncoast Community Church was uninviting and posed a safety issue with unstable benches, she decided to take action by developing the Communion Garden. She envisioned a beautiful place outside of the church for people to pray or to gather and experience fellowship. Sabrina and a team of volunteers made her vision a reality—giving the area an overhaul by adding new benches, plants, and re-mulching the area. The church gardener plans to sustain the project by maintaining the area.

Sabrina is currently a junior in a homeschool program. She is actively involved in her community serving as the president for a venture crew and secretary for her 4H Club. In addition, she volunteers four hours every Saturday at Horses for Handicapped which is an equestrian program that works with special needs children. Sabrina is the daughter of Richard and Sonja Snyder.

To earn a scholarship, a girl must have received her Girl Scout Gold Award; be a currently registered Girl Scout; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and submit an application, a list of Girl Scout accomplishments, awards, community and volunteer activities, and a 500-word essay on how she discovers, connects, and takes action.

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA June 8, 2019 Hoxie Scholarship Recipient

Alexis Beital, Zephyrhills Alexis started her Sticks & Stones project to help girls who have experienced bullying, dating violence, and mental health issues. By bringing awareness to these topics, Alexis wants girls to know they are not alone in the issues they face and there are always people they can talk to about these situations. Alexis created a website with resources, gave several presentations to groups of girls, and distributed resource packets to help others open up about their issues and seek help.

Alexis is a graduating senior from Zephyrhills High School and plans to attend Keiser University in the fall to study Crime Scene Technology. She is actively involved in her community by volunteering with Toys for Tots, Main Street Zephyrhills Night/Light Parade, Mystery Dinner, Hope for Warriors, and Ladies of the Oriental Shrine. At school she serves as vice president of the National Art Society. Alexis is the daughter of Randy and Jeanette Beital. GSWCF Scholarship Recipient

Rebekah Clark, Seffner Rebekah gave students access to books while promoting the importance of literacy with her Readbox project. She recruited three local businesses to sponsor the Readbox free book exchange program at their location. With a team of volunteers, Rebekah hosted opportunities to help with the construction and installation of the three Readboxes. She promoted her project through social media and with posters at local schools raising awareness of the many mental health benefits associated with reading.

Rebekah is a graduating senior from Strawberry Crest High School and plans to attend the University of Alabama to study aerospace engineering. She holds several leadership positions in school activities including varsity swim team assistant captain, Fellowship of Christian Athletes president, 3D Printing Club secretary, National Honors Society secretary, and Senior Class Council. Rebekah is the daughter of Tim and Erin Clark.

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA The Highest Award in Girl Scouting

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities—and beyond. In 100 years, one million girls have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent. University research indicates that adding the Gold Award to a college application is a critical element in the admissions decision process. • According to the 2012 National Girl Scout Alumnae Study, Gold Award Girl Scouts place significantly higher importance on having a successful career and financial security, being leaders, and they are more likely to believe that they are achieving their life’s ambitions. • A number of colleges and universities recognize the achievements and leadership abilities of Gold Award Girl Scouts by establishing scholarship programs for them. Girl Scouts of the USA publishes the Scholarships for Girl Scouts Directory (girlscouts.org) and all Gold Award Girl Scouts and their families are strongly encouraged to check it out. Seniors in high school can also apply for a council scholarship. • A Girl Scout who has earned her Gold Award immediately rises one rank in any of the U.S. military branches. • Gold Award Girl Scouts are acknowledged by many government, state, local, and non-profit organizations. • Girls completing their High Awards at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels may apply their service hours to the President’s Volunteer Service Awards (presidentialserviceawards.gov). • Through sustainable Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award projects, girls find the root cause of community issues and take action to improve lives now and in the future.

Angelena Baldi, Brandon Angelena addressed the issue of childhood obesity by creating a day for kids to be active outdoors and free from screens with the Brandon Kiwanis Day of Play. Inspired by Nickelodeon’s Day of Play, she brought together local community resources and companies to promote a healthy lifestyle while establishing an annual event for the Kiwanis Club of Brandon. She promoted her event through social media, flyers, and at networking events. She had 88 children attend and over 60 teen volunteers participate in the event. Angelena is a graduating senior from Armwood High School and plans to attend University of North Florida majoring in political science.

Serena Bennett, Valrico Serena noticed students were submitting inconsistent and unorganized schoolwork to their teachers without taking the time to use proper grammar. She worked to address this issue with her project Creation of Educational Stylebook as a reference on proper and uniform grammar. She shared her book with all Hillsborough County Public Schools for students to address any grammar questions they may have. Serena is a graduating senior from Riverview High School and plans to attend the University of South Florida in the fall.

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Heather Biasotti, Pinellas Park Heather developed the Medical Professionals Interacting with the Deaf project in order to help medical professional better communicate with their deaf patients. She gave presentations to employees at All Children’s Hospital and developed instructional videos and information packets on how to appropriately handle situations with deaf patients and give a better understanding of the deaf culture. Her goal is to create a more inclusive medical experience for deaf patients and for them to feel comfortable seeking medical treatment. Heather graduated from Dixie Hollins High School and is currently a student at University of North Florida.

Tiana Canty, Tampa Tiana served as a positive influence for at-risk teens with her project Creating “Bonds” While “Crafting.” She hosted a crafting session at Cyrus Greene Recreation Center and gave a presentation on high-risk behaviors with tips on how teens can avoid them. Each participant painted a canvas nameplate and received a book bag filled with school supplies. Tiana felt so fulfilled seeing the smiling faces around the room as she read aloud the meaning of each person’s name at the end of the event. Tiana is a freshman at Tampa Bay Technical High School.

Carolina Cassedy, Tampa Carolina increased the awareness of teen dating violence at her school with the Get Loud—Yellow Dress project. She fundraised and coordinated with school administration to have the Yellow Dress play performed at her school. The program was attended by 750 students, teachers, and parents and consisted of a 30-minute one-woman performance and a 30-minute interactive discussion with the actor. The play helps students recognize the different types of dating violence, how to identify the early warning signs, and where to seek help if they are, or a friend is involved in a violent relationship. Carolina is a graduate of Robinson High School and currently attends Duke University.

Rebekah Clark, Seffner Rebekah gave students access to books while promoting the importance of literacy with her Readbox project. She recruited three local businesses to sponsor the Readbox free book exchange program at their location. With a team of volunteers, Rebekah hosted opportunities to help with the construction and installation of the three Readboxes. She promoted her project through social media and with posters at local schools, raising awareness of the many mental health benefits associated with reading. Rebekah is a graduating senior from Strawberry Crest High School and plans to attend the University of Alabama to study aerospace engineering.

Stuart Cohen, St. Petersburg Stuart helped recruit new volunteers to provide child care support for the young mothers living at ALPHA House with her Hold A Child—Offer Hope project. For a year and a half, Stuart volunteered weekly to provide babysitting services so that teen moms could attend group therapy. Stuart then linked up with the Rojan Service Club at her school to recruit more volunteers. During the club’s spring meeting, she organized a baby shower to collect items needed for the center and had a finger printing service on site to help expedite the background check process for new volunteers. Stuart is a graduating senior at St. Petersburg High School and will be attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the fall.

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Samantha Crist, Dade City Samantha combated technology distractions during reading and promoted literacy awareness with her project Literacy for Littles. To help children stay focused while reading books, Samantha developed a comfortable pillow with built in pockets for students to hide distracting technology devices. She advocated for literacy and promoted her project by distributing flyers throughout the community. With the help of a local sewing club, Samantha donated six of the pillows to the Hugh Embry Library. Samantha is a graduating senior from Zephyrhills High School and plans to attend Pasco Hernando State College to study psychology.

Natasha Dean, Tampa When Natasha discovered that her school did not offer resources on teen dating abuse she took action by creating the Teen Dating Abuse Prevention and Awareness project. This is an educational media campaign which includes a website, video, and literature geared towards teen and young adult females as they are most affected by this type of abuse. She worked with her school’s guidance department and local libraries to spread awareness. Her website teendatingabuse.org provides information on how to identify abusive dating behaviors and how to seek help. In addition, she created a video to share real stories on teen dating abuse. Natasha is a graduating senior at H.B. Plant High School.

Allora Donaldson, Crystal River Allora created the Alzheimer’s Purple Project to assist dementia and Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers with resources to enrich their lives. She volunteered at a local memory care community by performing music for patients and creating a mural memory tree. Allora made and distributed fidget mats, which are small lap blankets adorned with objects such as buttons, zippers, beads, and pockets, to help patients practice using their finger dexterity, cope with anxiety, and provide entertainment. She also created a website and brochure with instructions on how to make the fidget mats, information on their importance, and other resource to help patients cope. Allora is currently a sophomore in a homeschool program.

Kiley Gagnard, Riverview Kiley worked to preserve the lost historical knowledge of the Uzita Native Americans by reintroducing them into childhood educational programs. Kiley assisted in the reconstruction of the Uzita village at Camp Bayou to provide an authentic hands-on living example of the tribe’s history and to further the camp’s mission to preserve local cultures and natural Florida. She developed a turnkey series of lesson plans and videos to teach students in grades two through five about native Florida culture using an interactive approach towards learning integrated with the Uzita village. Kiley is a junior at Preparatory Academy, Inc.

Tori Gobo, Palm Harbor Tori created Through Their Eyes: An Art Exhibition on Anxiety Disorders to reduce the stigma surrounding anxiety disorders by showcasing pieces of artwork depicting people’s interpretation and perception of anxiety. By doing this, she hopes to create an eye-opening experience for others to help garner a better understanding for what this disorder is like and to inspire those with anxiety disorders to seek help. An on-going interactive gallery will be available via social media and the website. The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art also agreed to have an annual art show, which will be maintained by the National Art Honor Society at Palm Harbor University High School. Tori is a graduate of Palm Harbor University High School and plans to study neuroscience and psychology in college.

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Taylor Gold, Odessa Taylor developed the Preschool Art Literacy Center and Art Program to give underserved children in West Tampa an opportunity to gain basic literacy skills within an art center at the Rosa Valdez Day Care Center. Research shows that art activities can promote brain development and play a large part in helping children develop fine motor skills and improve their hand-eye coordination. She shared her art program with 160 other preschools so they too can establish a quality art program at their school. Taylor is a graduating senior at Sickles High School and plans to attend the University of Florida to pursue an engineering degree.

Katie Larkin, Tampa Katie’s Master the Disaster project addressed the importance of having a ready-to-go bag packed when evacuating during a natural disaster. She focused on helping young adults that have aged out of foster care who might not be prepared for natural disasters due to their history of neglect, abuse and a lack of family support. She put together duffel bags with essential items such as a flashlight, personal hygiene products, handmade blankets, and water-resistant folders to store important paperwork and additional resources. The bags were given to clients at Camelot Independent Living. Katie is a graduating senior from H.B. Plant High School.

Devon Limcangco, Lutz Devon assisted Trinity Cafe in providing a welcoming and beautiful place where people are served hot meals with compassion, dignity, and respect with her project Sew Giving. She taught a group of volunteers how to sew beautiful, durable, washable table clothes and designed coordinating center pieces. Both items were on Trinity Cafe’s wish list. To inspire others to do the same, Devon wrote sewing blogs and posted a video tutorial on how to design and sew a basic round tablecloth that can be donated to various organizations such as shelters, nursing homes, meal kitchens, etc. Devon is a graduating senior from Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School.

Antonia Mason, Tampa Antonia created the Little Free Pantry of Hyde Park in response to food insecurity affecting the homeless and lower income families in her community. Little Free Pantry is a movement that started in 2016 to combat hunger across the country. Antonia built the pantry located at Hyde Park United Methodist Church. She brought awareness for her cause and requested donations through her church newsletter. The pantry is being sustained by church members and the Merge Youth Group. Antonia is a graduating senior from H.B. Plant High School and plans to attend Florida Southern University in the fall.

Emily McIntyre, Tampa Emily’s Therapy Aid Station was designed to help children in foster care develop coping skills to deal with the stress of separation, fear, and anxiety. She partnered with The Children’s Home Network where therapists are able to check out tools such as timers, games, and comfort items like weighted blankets and soothing activities. She created a flyer with tips and links to additional resources on coping skills for foster parents, caregivers, and families. She also created a survey to indicate which items worked well with the child in providing emotional support. Emily is a graduating senior from Robinson High School.

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Jessica Mihalinec, Clearwater Jessica educated dog owners on the proper precautions necessary when taking pets out on the water with her project Dog Boating Safety. She created an informative video demonstrating how to properly use doggy life jackets and what other materials should be on the boat if a dog is present. Jessica is a graduate of Dunedin High School.

Lucy Morris, Tampa Lucy increased awareness of suicide prevention and mental health issues through her Be The Light campaign. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for middle and high school aged youth in Florida. Lucy brought these issues to the forefront at her school by delivering a halftime presentation during a school football game and displaying awareness posters on campus. She opened a mental health dialogue, taught her peers and their families how to look for the signs of depression, and shared resources on how to take action with suicide prevention. Lucy hopes to inspires others to “be the light” in someone else’s darkness. Lucy is a junior at H.B. Plant High School.

April Motes, Apollo Beach April created the Prayer Garden as a peaceful place of solitude for church members to pray and remember loved ones they have lost at Southshore United Methodist Church. With the help of volunteers, April developed a garden with a pergola, benches, plants, trees, and religious statues to enhance the spiritism of those who visit. This garden had been a dream of hers and her mentor Leanne Huff who has since passed away. April is happy to fulfill their dream through her Gold Award project. April is a junior at Lennard High School and plans to study marine science and oceanography in college.

Jealiany Ortiz-Ruiz, St. Petersburg Jealiany focused on the homeless pet population in Pinellas County with her Paw Patrol project. She discovered only one local homeless shelter allows pets, causing many pet owners to abandon their pets which eventually end up in animal shelters. Jealiany brought awareness to the cause by hosting a donation drive event at the SPCA to support animals in need. Her project will be sustained by Northeast High School’s Student Government Association who will host an annual animal toy and food supply drive in the month of April for National Pet Day. Jealiany is a graduate of Northeast High School and is currently studying forensic science at St. Petersburg College.

Alexandra Park, Tampa Alexandra created her Closing the Gap project to combat “summer slide” which is the critical learning loss that particularly affects students from low-income demographics during the summer break. She taught a two-week writing class for 18 seventh-grade students to further develop their writing skills. Alexandra evaluated the students individually based on a writing rubric that showed consistent improvements demonstrating an understanding of the materials being presented. In addition, she developed a website featuring her lesson plans, teaching strategies, and links to resource videos. Alexandra is a graduating senior from Berkeley Preparatory School and plans to major in biology in college.

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Amanda Perrone, Oxford Amanda created The Good Stuff Festival to help increase community involvement with many local organizations. She designed the event to help various community, charity, and wellness organizations to network and attract new volunteers and supporters. While promoting the free event, Amanda included a list of suggested donations attendees could bring to support different organizations. Several organizations reported an increase in volunteers as a result of the festival. Amanda is a graduating senior from the Villages Charter High School and plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Florida in the fall.

Abigail Ramos, Tampa Abigail noticed that some children start to lose their confidence as they grow. She developed the Soul Steps After School Dance Program to help create stronger identities in young developing children. Dance and creative expression are integrated in a nonjudgmental environment. The goal is to help kids understand their voice and give them the courage to use it. Abigail created a website to explain the purpose and benefits of teaching dance classes, shared curriculum with organizations to replicate the program, and made posters to drive traffic to the website. Abigail is a junior at Berkeley Preparatory School.

Grace Ramos, Tampa When Grace discovered the Tampa Bay area was ranked third in the nation for human trafficking cases, she took action and created the Human Trafficking Awareness in Hillsborough County High Schools project. She created a poster that lists the signs of human trafficking and the hotline number so that students can gain knowledge and also safely report a crime. The poster has been put in every high school in the county and a printable version is on the FDOE website. While advocating for her project, she had the opportunity to present at many human trafficking forums and was even invited to present at the McCain Institute in front of several United States Departments. Grace is a junior at H.B. Plant High School and aspires to have a law career.

Megan Simonelli, Wesley Chapel Megan developed the Getting Back on Track with Math Tutoring program to help students struggling in math pass the end-of-course exams. She set up tutoring sessions with other student volunteers after school, during homeroom, and in Adult Education classrooms. As a result of her tutoring program, at least thirteen students passed the Adult Education class and recovered a math credit that was needed for graduation. In addition, her school plans to continue the tutoring program after she graduates. Megan is a graduating senior from Pasco High School.

Sabrina Snyder, Seminole When Sabrina noticed the sitting area outside Suncoast Community Church was uninviting and posed a safety issue with unstable benches, she decided to take action by developing the Communion Garden. She envisioned a beautiful place outside of the church for people to pray or gather and experience fellowship. Sabrina and a team of volunteers made her vision a reality – giving the area an overhaul by adding new benches, plants, and re-mulching the area. The church gardener plans to sustain the project by maintaining the area. Sabrina is currently a junior in a homeschool program.

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony

Jasmine Spengler, Lithia Jasmine’s project Making Jumps Safer addressed visibility issues associated with horseback riding. Jasmine advocated for her project and developed a plan to paint the jumps at Bryan Stables bright colors to help increase jump visibility. She recruited volunteers from various volunteer groups to help wash, sand, and paint all of the jumps at the stables. In addition, Jasmine wrote an article about her project that was published in the Osprey Observer and Talon newspapers. Jasmine is a graduating senior from Joe E. Newsome High School.

Hannah Sullivan, Zephyrhills Hannah focused her project Lifting 10 High on helping kids connect through shared team bonding experiences and to learn better communications skills. She created a booklet outlining different fun games for groups to use. She also rebuilt an obstacle at Warren Willis Camp for kids to enjoy and learn to be a team. She hopes her project will inspire kids to learn how to build trust, create strong bonds, and develop leadership skills through team work. Hannah is a graduating senior from Zephyrhills High School and aspires to have a career in nursing after college.

Hannah Swartz, El Paso, Texas Hannah set out to improve the environment and reduce air pollution with her El Paso Zoo Flower Garden project. She received approval from the zoo and was designated a plot of land for her project. She coordinated a group of volunteers, received plant donations from businesses in the community, and organized the garden set up. Through this beautification project, Hannah increased community awareness of how gardens can improve the environment and help reduce air pollution. The garden will be sustained by the El Paso Zoo Society. Hannah is a graduating senior in a homeschool program.

Sarah Tabet, Tampa Sarah set out to inspire kids to learn an instrument or become involved in the performing arts with her Musical Marching Band Story Time project. She hosted two story time programs, each focused around a book about a particular musical instrument. She made instruments for the kids to use, and had a musician come in to teach the kids about that instrument. To sustain her project, Sarah created a video and shared the program with her school’s band director for future band leadership to continue the project. Sarah is a junior at Newsome High School and plans to attend law school.

Zoria Telfare, Wesley Chapel Zoria worked to educate student athletes about the importance of fueling their bodies with healthy food with her project Healthy Eating for High School Athletes. After surveying students, she discovered they spent a lot of time after school participating in sports with access only to unhealthy snacks from vending machines and local fast food restaurants. Through her advocacy efforts, Zoria was able to get healthy food options added to the school concession stands, giving students easy access before practice and games. Zoria is a graduate of Wiregrass Ranch High School and currently attends the University of Miami majoring in exercise physiology.

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA June 8, 2019 2018–2019 Girl Scout Silver Award Recipients The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. Girls earning this award have DISCOVERED issues, CONNECTED with their community, developed leadership skills, and TAKEN ACTION to advocate for their passions. They have each given 50 hours, and most gave many more, towards their award. We congratulate the girls below for their dedication and hours of hard work! Angelie Abdul Malaina Dickey Rosalie Abdul Sarah Dillon Roselyn Laurey Hailey Rickles Allie Adams McKenna Dugan Trinity Legrand Brooke Riffey Cassie Adams Alyssa Dunn Grace Lieberman Kathleen Roset Lauren Adams Brooke Elhaney Alyssa Likens Maggies Russ Nicole Arnone Mia Faingold Lori Lynch Taylor Russell Karolanna Balwin Katie Farley Khadijah Masud Ashley Sanchez Jessica Barker Olivia Figley Mariam Masud Cassandra Santella Jamie Barr Lindsey Flagg Amber Matlach Brooke Saunders Jilian Boswell Aurya Fowler Emily Matlach Morgan Scanlon Anna Breede Caeley Fratello Tamira McBride Emily Schlitt Gabriella Broeders Isabella Fratello Katie McDowell Rutwa Shah Hannah Brown Isabela Fry Jenna McMahon Audrey Shelby Karina Burns Jessica Garden Samantha McMillan Sophia Shikes Emma Buschiazzo Emma Gracyalny Kenzie McMurray Nina Shirley Monira Bush Anna Griffiths Addyson McPherson Kyrsten Snyder Abigail Byrne Jazmyn Hakins Kennedy Miller Samantha Sobtzak Jadyn Byrne Julia Hart Raeligh Morris Kristen Sonsol Sadie Campbell Sydney Hayes Emma Murph Gabriella Sprague Abigail Cardoza Rachel Heiden Shea Noll Braylin Stiles Nadia Cenal Brianna Henderson Lauren Novorska Claire Stuart Olivia Cenal Melissa Herrera Natalie O’Donavan Devin Thomas Thalia Cenal Rees Homer Aurora Oldman Annie Thompson Ava Cerniglio Sarah Howell Danielle Ortiz Viviana Torres Georgia Chandler Casey Ingram Isabella Page Katherine Walczak Heidi Cliff Karlie Jackson Dyanne Palin Amelia Walton Mirina Clink Leah Johnis Lily Paquin Emma Ward Addison Crawford Azmari Johnson Chloe Pfeiffer Marilyn Watts Isabelle Curd Eleanor Johnson Lucia Popovich Abigail Weber Sonia Darsen Elizabeth Jones Sofia Powers Kelly Westmoreland Sophia Darsen Makenzie Keiderling Zoe Pukas Madison Wright Cara DeCan Jillian Keller Leilah Pyros Emma Zervas Olivia Decossas Olivia Krenicky Elizabeth Reese List reflects girls who completed Kayla Di Leo Claire L. Ross Sarah Reese their projects between Julia Lane Charlotte Rich April 1, 2018—March 31, 2019

GIRLGIRL SCOUTS SCOUTS OFOF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDAFLORIDA 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony Girl Scout Bronze Award Recipients

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Girls earning this award have DISCOVERED issues, CONNECTED with their community, developed leadership skills, and TAKEN ACTION to advocate for their passions. They have each given 20 hours, and most gave many more, towards their award. This award is worked on as a troop. The list below includes girls who completed their project between Oct. 1, 2017 and Sept. 30, 2018. We congratulate them for their dedication and hours of hard work! We cannot wait to recognize our 2018-2019 Bronze Award recipients who have completed, or are currently working on their project.

Taylor Actis Jaeda Branham Cailyn Dattisman Isabelle Flores Elizabeth Adames Roxann Bridges Natalie Davis Mari-Belle Flores-Lennox Emerson Adams Natalia Brischetto Savannah DeCamp Savannah Ford-Myers Lindsey Addessi Kate Brogan Megan Dellinger Molly Gaetz Orli Adler Alexa Brooke Hannah Dennis Cassandra Gallina Riley Aebischer Avery Brower Mailyn Dennis Hope Gamm Sasha Agey Chloe Bryant Prisha Deshmukh Kaitlynn Garcia Bailey Aliberto Janelle Brzezinski Laran Dickerson Lauren Garcia River Allar Zoey Buist Olivia Dicus Kamryn Gardner Ella Amyot Natalia Burgos-Castro Sophia Dicus Emma Garity Isabella Angulo Delaney Burke Isabela Diggs Zoe Garrett Alanna Aquino Alex Bush Tara Domenech Madeleine Gauthreaux Sydney Armstrong Alaina Campagna Salay Donoghue Elliott Geiger Emily Asaro Ashley Campbell Danica Dooley Chloe Genalo Emily Ash Cory Canfield Jaida Dooty Stephanie Gielazyn Jordan Ashmeade Kenzie Cappy McKenna Doyle Marina Gillen-Sanchez Angelina Avelino Haley Carrel Abigail DuBrava Lilly Goodman Delena Bailey Alyssa Casbar Sydney Dufort Riley Grass Abigail Baisley Kaitlyn Castle Alyssa Dulau Tiera Green Amy Baker Lexy Cazares Selena Duncan Madeline Grob Elin Baldwin Claudia Celedon Audrey Dwyer Bella Guida Alice Balliet Ally Chambers Makayla Edwards Hannah Guzzetta Adriella Bardales Haylie Chambliss Jasmine Elliott Adeline Habgood Peyton Bartholomew Isabelle Chapman Grace Engelke Abigail Hadlock Ashley Bauer Lauren Chappell Leila English Alexis Hagen Isabelle Bauman Olivia Chin Madison Erwin Rachel Haines Lindsay Bayko Macey Clay Malaya Escano Elenor Halls Sadie Beene Brooklinn Cook Elaina Esposita Violet Hammen Ramsey Belcher Bailey Coombs Heidi Etter Khoria Hampton Ava Benedict Amiyah Coonce Kaitlyn Evans Brianna Hanifen Cadence Benjamin Alessandria Costa Preslie Ewbank Emi Harris Anneka Berg Maggie Crandall Kaitlyn Facchini Alaina Hedgspeth Bailey Blackburn Kathryn Crawford Mary Farrell LaVelle Helmick Megan Blair Madden Creamer Demmi Favata Haydynn Henderson Aumoi Blossom Alanys Cruz Chloe Faver Lily Henderson Reese Boggs Luna Cummings Sara Fernandez Savannah Henderson Allison Boza Veronica Cummings Sienna Ferry Anaya Hernandez Madison Brait Jaidyn D’Amato Abigail Field Brianna Herrera

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Madison Hickman Lauren Kurek Jalyn Miller Faith Rogers Julian Hillstrom Lily Lacalamito Meghan Miller Arianna Rose Delaney Hoffman Irene Laclaustra Sophia Monahan Abigail Rothbaum Kaelyn Holcombe Anjali Lakhani Laila Montero Josie Lee Roush Liv Holmstrom Madelyn LaMont Josie Mortensen Annabelle Rowden Amelia Hontz Lillian Lanzl Gianna Murano Grace Rowden Samantha Horne Francesca LaSalle Katie Narramore Giselle Ruiz Mariah Hoston Isabela Lazo Shayla Neal Kayli Ruiz Laci Hughbanks Hannah L’Ecuyer Sara Nolter Isabella Salazar Alexa Hull Melodee Leith Bethany Norvaisas Makenna Sams Chloe Hull Taylor Leon Kaylie Ojeda Amara Saur Savannah Imhof Hailey Levine Gabriella Orrillo Claire Sauter Mckenzie Jackson Larissa Levy Tatiana Josey-Ortiz Pearl Ann Schmidt Lilith Jackson Cara Liska Savanna Owen Harmony Schoeppner Aaliyah James Adrianna Lizardi Olivia Ownby Sierra Sedrick Ajab Janoowalla Channing Locascio Jessica Pace Hannah Sellers Claudia Jans Lily Long Rachel Parashis Alana Serrano Kayla Johnson Dominica Lopez Shay Parker Rachel Sewell Stella Johnson Olivia Lucas Jocelyn Patterson Audrey Seymour Elise Johnson Katie Madison Brynn Patterson Dustee Shaffer Ashlynn Johnson Savannah Magbee Paige Pavliscsak Caitlin Shaw Jillian Johnston Aubrey Maley Madelyn Perrone Zyrah Sheikh Makenna Jones Analise Markwood Schumacher Corinna Phelps Isabel Shelby Lily Jorgensen Jaidyn Marshall Ahliyah Philbert Alexandria Shepherd Valerie Jose Skyler Marshall Sadie Pierce Lindsey Sheppard Dana Jureyda Kylah Marshall Natalie Pippenger Lily Shoemaker Chloe Kamat Kaia Martin Alexa Plarinos Nyla Shortt Brenna Kasprzyk Alina Martinez Jordan Powell Connore Siler-Nixon Samantha Katona Addison Masino Gianna Prochoren Emily Simons Sia Katwala Jalese Mason Olivia Quade Alena Sinn Nava Kaufman Mia Maze-Ingram Luciana Queen Casey Sipos Anna Keller Abbey McClinton Sofia Ramirez Aubrey Skeldon Eva Keller Celeste McCreery Isabella Raper Sierra Skinner Alysia Kerley Shaylee McDowell Aleena Raza Jillian Slater Makayla Kerley Olive McDuffie-Hathaway Brianna Recker Alana Smith Breanne Kersting Elise McEachern Ellie Reed Haylee Smith Hannah Khan Meghan McGinty Melissa Reese Maura Smith Patty Kilkelly Kaitlin McLain Kimberly Regan Nadia Smith Alexandra Kinsey Olivia McLaughlin Aaliyah Resto Chloe Snoke Katie Kissel Eryn McLeod Isabella Reynolds Alexis Spindes Amber Klaber Madelyn McRitchie Brynlee Rhodes Brenda Kay Stade Caleigh Klinefelter Mariah Melendez Sarita Rich Celina Stafford Rachel Klotch Ava Melvin Madison Rimilo Sierra Staley Kara Komerska Anna Mencher Alexa Ritzenthaler Alyssa Stanier Melina Krulis Cora Meryn Thebeau Carmen Rivera Madison Steele Ariana Krzesinski Alexie Metcalf Anna Kate Roberson Savaghna Stiles Izabella Kullman Lily Miller Ami Rodriguez Lily Stillman

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony

Peyton Stone Arianna Thrasher Amber Watkins List reflects girls who completed Aubrielle Stone-Plauche Bailee Tolliver-Baldock Haleigh Watson their projects between Oct. 1, 2017—Sept. 30, 2018. Olivia Story Lucy Tough Linnea Watson Josie Stromgren Alejandra Ugalde Sarah Weber Yanisa Suarez Lauren Upchurch Laila West Eva Sullivan Grace VanGessel Jordin Wigginton Avery Summitt Madison VanHorn Julia Williams Lily Swanton Adyson VanVliet Lucia Willis Anna Sofia Swearengen Amellia Vazquez Chloë Wilson Abigayle Talton Olivia Villagomez Annabelle Wininsky Alyssa Terranova Megan Volpe Sophia Winsbro Alina Tewksbury Alexa Waddell Samantha Woloszynski Cali Thalji Anna Wagman Eliza Young Casey Thomas Madeline Wagner Kathryn Zachem Zayda Thomas Brianna Walker Athena Zawalich Nia Thomas Heather Wallace Emma Zimmerman Isabella Thompson Isabella Ward

Congratulations Grace! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication on receiving your Girl Scout Gold Award! You are an inspiration to girls everywhere.

Love, Mom, Dad, family, and friends!

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA National Young Women of Distinction Who are the National Young Women of Distinction? Every year, ten exceptionally inspiring Gold Award Girl Scouts are chosen as National Young Women of Distinction.

This honor is given to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors whose Gold Award projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge related to a national and/or global issue. These young women are taking matters into their own hands and being the change the world needs!

The NYWOD program perfectly reflects our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The program provides these young stars with the opportunity to be an inspiration to girls around the world and throughout the Girl Scout Movement.

Congratulations Allora! We are so proud of you! You have accomplished so much already and we cannot wait to see what you can show the rest of the world.

Love, Mom, Dad, Natalya, Leigha, Cora, Harmonie, Grammie Joan, Nana & Pop-Pop Congratulations on your Gold Award achievement! ~Sand Eagle Service Unit Community

Zoria Telfare, Megan Simonelli, Troop 296, Class of 2018 Troop 294, Class of 2019

Congratulations! Congratulations!

Alexis we are extremely Stuart Dorothy Cohen, proud of you! we’re so PROUD of you!!! Love, Congratulations sweet girl, you made it Mom, Dad, Zachary, Grandma Cookie, to the end. You can do ANYTHING Granny Carol, Pop pop Gil, Cocoa, you put your mind to. and Nala We love you, Mom, Dad, Guthrie, Weyman, and Mrs. Skid PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO

CONGRATULATIONS LUCY on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! We have enjoyed watching you grow from a young Daisy Girl Scout into the leader you are today. Your focus, initiative, hard work, and perseverance paid off! May you continue to “Be The Light” in all you do. We love you and are proud of you. Mom, Dad, Tatum, and Charlotte

Congratulations Megan!

We are so proud of you! What a great accomplishment it is to complete this Girl Scout Gold Award. Your dedication inspires us. We love you so very much!

Love, Mom, Dad, & Nicholas Congratulations Taylor!

We are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments! You have made a big difference in this world! God bless you! We love you! ~Mom, Dad, & Abby

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CONGRATULATIONS ZORIA on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award and for making the Dean’s List your first year at the University of Miami. We love you, Mom, Dad, and Vinson Congratulations!

To all three of our girls for your dedication and hard work. We applaud you on your completion of your Gold Award Hannah Sullivan ~Westwind Community

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Al t Were you a Girl Scout? wa ou ys a Girl Sc Were you a Daisy, Brownie, or higher in Girl Scouts? Whether you were a member for one year, or went all the way through and earned your Girl Scout Gold Award, you’re a Girl Scout alum!

You’re an important part of a group of over 50 million women who understand what it means to take the lead like a Girl Scout. If you’re looking to reconnect with our movement, volunteer, share your story, or give the gift of Girl Scouting, we’d love to hear from you! Your next steps? Complete an interest form at gswcf.org/alum which will give us a peek into your personal Girl Scout journey and alum interests. We can’t wait to hear from you! 2018–2019 Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Board of Directors Officers:

Laura Webb, President Lavinia “Vinnie” Vaughn, First Vice President Abby Mackness, Second Vice President H. Tyson Lykes, II, Third Vice President Kelly Flannery, Secretary Gwin Londrigan, Treasurer Jessica Muroff, Chief Executive Officer

Members at Large: Jodi Avery Lauren Debick Stephanie Owens Jenna B., Girl Member Deirdre Dixon Chrissy P., Girl Member Trimeka Benjamin Cami Gibertini Shannon Reid Susan S. Craig Felicia Harvey Marion Rich Renee Dabbs Nicole DeLoach Hubbard Keith Smith Grace Maseda

2017–2018 Gold Award Committee

Vickie Abbott Dawn Horton Julieanne Parker Kathy Antis Julie Linhart Kelly Sabztak Marcia Greensfelder Karen Macauley Jennifer Telfare Amy Hamilton Deborah Meyer Florence Whiteman Mary Hamilton Birdie Mumford

GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA June 8, 2019

Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be and to honest and fair, respect myself and others, friendly and helpful, respect authority, considerate and caring, use resources wisely, courageous and strong, make the world a better place, and responsible for what I say and do, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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