Girls of Distinction 2016 Program

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Welcome!

Girl Scouts provides girls with the opportunity to try new things, make new friends and serve the community. Over the last century, girls have honed their leadership skills to earn the highest award in Girl Scouts.

While this award has gone by many names—starting as the Golden Eaglet of Merit in 1916 and becoming the Gold Award in 1980—it’s always recognized girls who take action to make our world a better place.

Gold Award earners do good work in our backyard, throughout our country and across the world!

Girl Scouts do good, just because - because we want to make a positive impact. All award recipients should be proud of their achievement. In order to accomplish great things in life, we need to know our own strengths and know when we need to ask for help. Thank you to the many men and women who supported and encouraged the extraordinary efforts of the extraordinary girls were are celebrating today.

Congratulations to each award recipient, and I ask that you join me as we celebrate these young women who inspire and build women of distinction. We look forward to seeing how they will change the world.

Yours in Girl Scouting, Deborah Hearn Smith Chief Executive Officer Curved Bar Award Recipient

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Program of Events Welcome

Deborah Hearn Smith Chief Executive Officer

Pledge of Allegiance Lauren Humes

Girl Scout Bronze Award Honoree

Girl Scout Promise Abby-Kate Evans

Invocation

Brunch

Girl Scout Silver Award Honoree Theresa Bridge Girl Scout Gold Award Honoree

Cathy Ritchie Awards

Chief Operations Officer Carrie Cline Anchor/Reporter, WTHR Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Sarah Kendall Girl Scout Gold Award Honoree Kamna Gupta Girl Scout Gold Award Honoree

Sue Springirth Second Vice Chair, Board of Directors Heather Zoellick First Vice Chair, Board of Directors

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

The 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.

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

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The Girl Scout Bronze Award The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As Girl Scouts work together to plan and complete their project, they meet new people and have the kind of fun that happens when you work with other Girl Scouts to make a difference.

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Animal Awareness Week Ashlynn Bakemeyer Haley Duke Olivia Jo Garrison Josephine Marshall Morgan McNulty Stacey Montgomery Claire Pittman Kamrin Shaw Eileen Waninger

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Misty Eyes Help Hannah Barton Lillian Frazer Elizabeth Jannotta Lizzy Maharas Kelly Paquette Rachel Redmond Jordan McKenzie Richmond Savannah Rode

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Feeding Those in Need Sophia Copeland Paige Engleman Brianna Green Elyssa Merrill Tessa Powers

Grace Scudder Jillian Slike Ashlynn Smith Emma Wilcher

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Lexie Byrd Lacey Davis Seanna Mae Goetke Emily Jewula Madison Neuman Caroline Payton Karleigh Porter

Emily Boggs Cathlynn Harrington Kirah Knobel Rylie Knobel Julia Neville Sydney Parpart Kendyl G. Rudolf Tyara Scates Jade Tharp Kaylin B. Traut Josie Ray Tunitis Sophie Rose Tunitis

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Hundreds of Smiles

Reach Out and Touch Hannah Austin Angeles-Noelle Sykes Aasha R. Watkins Ashley C. Watkins

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Girl Scouts Care for the Hungry, Tiny & Wise Jordan M. Perry Allison Profitt Lauren Elizabeth Todd

Community Outreach to Sheltering Wings Madeline L. Ambler MacKenzy Sung Angle Lacey N. Black Phoebe Brothers Gracie E. Creek Piper Lois Hansill Sophie Laycock Riley Owens Ariane Elizabeth Sims Madyson Spence Cadence P. Vernick Alena Marie Weaver Zoe Zurcher 5

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Cougars Saving the Earth Kaia Brooks

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Walking History of the Greenwood Cemetery Jordan Ashlock Jalynn Jackson Haley Nicole Killen Annabelle Pruitt

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Helping Horizon House

Addalynn Dillion McKenzie Fleener Abigail Leigh-Ann Hensley Lauren Karas Sophia Peterson

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Lending a Helping Hand Mya DeBruhl Kayla Vandevort

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Bedtime Bags for the Homeless in Johnson County Mariell Ranin Fowler Ava Jukes Emily K.E. Murrey Sarah Katherine Neeson Nicole Renee Schneider Skylar Madison Stewart

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Sarah McLendon Olivia Neff Madison Walker

Maria Abdelmalek Callista Jean Buckman Margaret Elizabeth Hasch Gabrielle Maryann Johns Zoeë Kristunas Katherine Rose Mayer Agnes Margaret Moriarty Jocelyn Louise Poirier Katherine Alfreda Poirier Julia Minnette Smith Heidi Elizabeth Wendowski Catherine A. Williams Ella M. Williams

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Leah Clark Emily Cozzolino Natalie Fulbright Taylor E. Goebes Hannah Long Hannah Wright

Winding Trails Camporee- “Into the Woods”

Fishers Elementary School Marker Recycling Program Kristen Lilek Kelsey Olivadoti Adrea Pendlum Maya Pickett Maeve Riley Annalise Roach

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Help the Homeless Nya Ahmad Isabella Skye Clair Caitlynn L. Horace Kira Ridley Keira White

Audrey Ruth Cox Kaitlin Langland Katie Miller Isabelle Emma Monger Sophie Ann Morgan Sophie Marie Pearo Molly Reagan Katherine Schallwig Jenny Thomas

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Books for Kids Elizabeth Arnold Amanda Kreiger Jill Montgomery Camille Sidebottom Clara Wehrle Olivia Weintraut Hanna Wilhite Mallory Wilkie

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Caring For Kids - Toy Chest for Saxony ER

Allie Dickey Grace Graham

Daniela Boyer Anabella Dentler Sage Ladig

Fire Pit Safety Stations

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Bike Safety Rodeo

Faith Mackenzie Trinity Mackenzie Katherine Wincek

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Fighting Hunger in Our Community Ciara Golden Kiera Golden Alexis Marie Hurns Ryann McMillan Brynn Camille Peterson Taliyea Pusha Tyra Pusha Jessica Leigh Simmons Zoe Stanton Taylor Jenell Wilkins

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Service Unit Bridging Ceremony Caroline Cox Piper J. Hale Berenice Mendoza Grace Katherine Polak Margaret Reed Abigail Schumacher Lucy Sexson

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Paws for a Cause A.J. Ottens Heaven Rivera-Vazquez Mercedes Shores

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Keep the Puppies Warm Haley Brewer Bella Carden Hope Cranor Tarynn Elizabeth Fiscus Emma Kay Giltner Rowan Elizabeth Sanders

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World Thinking Day Event Olivia Barker Morgan Blubaum Kendyl Brown Amara Cassaday Kamea Cassaday Abbagael Cramer Isabel Cunningham Sydney Devine Delaney Duncan Isabella Gould Ella Haganman Josie Hinton Alia Karim Aqsa Karim Alicia Kesler Ava Kesler Lily Kortepeter Nora Ladhari Hayley Ann Gene Lewis Cecelia Litteral Rebecca Loman Yanira Rayas Valentina Revelo Darshini Shankar Maylee Shoaf Elizabeth Smith Kelsea Williams

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Little Free Libraries Brenna Bastin Alyssa Brooks Allysa Butrum Corinne N. Coovert Elise C. Denger Julia M. Jessen Elley Kropp Jayci Meyer Hope Thomas Elynora Wiggington

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Kelsie Gibbs Sinaya Jenkins Elizabeth Mattingly Ashantii Renee Ratcliff Lexie Retherford Kaylee Turner

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A Nook for Books Evie Taller Riley TerBush

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Pet Adoption Oliva McElwain Emma Milholland Brianna Ratliff

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Friends of Geist Park Chloe M. Baird Maggie Hibbetts Kira Howe Heather Kempfer Katie Loprich Layla Ouldnouri Taylor Switzer Emily Woods

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Community Benches and I’m Not Lost!

Amaya Jackson Alyssa Mumaw Hailey Parks Jenna M. Wetnight

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Isabella Anderson Sarah Evelyn Anderson Claire Gray Adriana Lara Amanda Morrin Mackenzie Schlomer Rebecca Seiter

Calista Ravelle Anderson Ansley Bishop Jane Elizabeth BradleyLevine Kaylee Carpenter Cordelia Lourdes Eble Megan Olivia Gonzalez Elizabeth Ann Matlock

Kate E. Carlson Rachael K. Coleman Madelyn Christine Donald Sarah Jacob Jillian Pierce Cara Ploughe Josephine Prahl Rebecca Lauren Scott Franziska Rose Tuttle Heather Elizabeth VanNoy Rachel Elaine Wilkins

OYO Flag Area Improvement

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Adopt a Grandparent Reagan Bradley Madison Brothers Jessica Castetter Sydney M. Colglazier Peyton Fischer Madison Goff Anna Harris Isabelle Harris Lily Homan Kaylee Mayo Destiny W. McCullough Kendall Messer Kadence Roehm Ella Stowers Sarah A. Wood Jenna Wren

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Community Pet Support Morgan Fisher Addison Jackson Delaney Jackson Abigail Jewell Amelia Meyers Virginia Smith Olivia Stoudt

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Helping Our Animal Shelter Friends

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Cozy Comforts Mikayla Lynn Holstein Madeline L. Misterka Josie Paxton Lauryn Slate Meghan Sweeney Samantha Vanderveen Elise Varhan

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Pet Comforts and Needs Olivia Cruz Jaya N. Fontanella Sarah E. Haynes Janee N. James Hazel Miller Rachel Scholl Brianna Shelton Moriah E. Smith

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Rosary Garden Sophia Kemp Lauren Silcox Kenzie Willett

Helping Mothers and Babies in Need

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Bedtime Crew and Bedtime Bags Cassie Blaufuss Abigail Brant Brielle Colter Catherine Conder Aisha Kokan Henley Lynch Sydnie Scozzaro Maggie Seifert Nia Simmons Evelyn Tabor Mary Kate Tanselle Ava Yaggi

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Ava Kuznarsky Natalie LaFon Sophia Warhurst Ava Wells

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Flag Attendants Katelin Clark Heather McKinney Krista Menzel Harley Mobley Mackenzi Schneider Veronica Torres Mara Vaughn

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Apple House Preschool Playground Mackenzie Brooks Jaden Emaus McKenna Marlar Haley Miller Maya Morefield Beth Nanninga Kate Riehle Elise Roberts Autumn Stevens Courtney Taylor Matilyn Theriault-Thompson

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Community Garden Indian Creek Alena Gillum Lauren Sophia Humes Sarah Katowitz Kira Papalko Marie Peariso Julia Rabe Autumn Taylor

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Janitor Appreciation Day Amber Galyen

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How to be a Responsible Pet Owner and Bringing Comfort and Exercise to Sick and Sheltered Animals Katelyn Ellison Avery Hanefeld Ella Hart Elizabeth Hibbert Allie Klodzen Elise Owings

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Butterfly Garden and Hoedown Emma Rose Brashear Elle Forslund Amy Harrison Elizabeth Himebaugh Bethany Huss Isabella Melani Kensi Skaggs Solenn Vincent

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Adopting the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen Emma Conder Carley Dragoo Kaci Jo Ellison Alex Frank Elizabeth Fuller Abbie Lewis Brooke Pipkin Emma Robinson Emily Santelik Bailey J. Stewart Sarah Wood

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Helping Hamilton Humane Society Claire Bolinger Sophia Butt Audrey Cruser Megan Lapp Oksana Remick Katrina Wolf Claire Wood

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Feeding Hamilton County Emma Buckner Alexandria Miller-Reusze Avery Pennington Aubrey R. Skinner Grace K. Wechsler

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Valentine Party for Seniors and Cards for Soldiers Lisa Renee Coolbaugh Erin Crawford Gabriella Harvey Roma Irene Koroneos Kendall Rose Krawczyk Layla Lyn Lehr Elena Patricia Inez Paul Callie Gabriala Ramirez

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Olivia Smith Allison Tabscott Emily Tabscott Linzy Tabscott

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Eliminating Invasive Species at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary Alice-Ann Kathryn Bishop Alexis Marie Chance McKenna Ellyse Lucas Lilly Newton Avahlynn Pollitt Lindsey Purtlebaugh Abigail Dean Soriano Sydney B. York

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Miami Indian Tribe Aynslee Rose Dellacca Aryana Maria Hibbard Anna Kunkel

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Hussey-Mayfield Library Patch Project Mary Demarco Ava Esteves Siena Forbeck Erin McCoy Elise Reineking Ashley Rogers Carissa Szalkowski

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Invasive Species Educational Program Hannah Hadler Eden Judd Morgan Keaffaber Hailey Lucas Maya Grace McMillan Katie Mitchell Grace Robinson Olivia Sargent 10

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Stomp Out Bullying!

Chandler Butler Omana Jacob Kimari Marie Johnson Lakieya Rebekah Johnson Morgan Johnson Brayana Peacock Alaryss Poole Olivia Watts

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Helping Indy One Necessity Bag at a Time Jacqie Bowman Caitlyn Cook Alexa Garton Maddie Hancock Allie Harris Madelyn Harrison Hannah Miller Courtney R. Reynolds Harper Sidwell Amelia L. Wiggins Cameran Zurich

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Disability Awareness Georgia Alexander Nola Broyles Breana Horne Maiza Munn Dayana Patterson ZoĂŤ Phelps Sophia Pyritz

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Hearty Healing Pillows Madeline Grace Davis Emma Dawson Adisun Makayla Foli Cali Hartwell

Emma Royer Hannah Spencer Samantha Switzer Shara-Lyn Faith Todd Sarah Wright

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Building Community at Coburn Place Ella Belsley Amber Best Kalista Foster Jenna Piccininno Vera Lynn Schafer Megan Smith Anna Jewell Tucker Sofia Villalta Anna Young

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Helping Hendricks County Humane Society Kaitlyn Schack

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Creating To-Go Bags for Prevail Alayna Casey Ferguson Tessa Hofmann

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Backpacks for Bulldogs Alexis Barnett

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Samantha Funk Alyson Goddard Kaylin Kienzle Sophia Lotzow Gabi Merrell Bethany Miller Allie Purdue

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Kindergarten Literacy Helpers Genevieve Konijisky Brett Trammell Zoey Varney

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Animal Supply Drive Alix Bonvillian Heidi Cox Hilary Cox Gracelyn Maitlen Ryleigh Oswalt Kassidy J. Robison

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Lena Ferrill Morgan Smith

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Recycling Bins for Camp Ada Juliann Baron Emily Burks Hailey Chapman Ella Haan Cara Harvey Olivia Schmidt Cori Treeger Marina Turner

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Toys and Blankets for Riley Hospital Cancer Center Emily M. Elder Kaleah Estep Allison Gearlds Alyssa Hawley Taylor Sue Morgan Elizabeth Petree Alexis Sterrett Robyn A. Warrner Samantha Warrner

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Redbud Camp Gear Rehab Ali-Kay Calidonio Ikia Calidonio Livy Deppe Trisha Kramp Ashlyn Myers Eleri Norcross Aurora Schlosser

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Health Education Teaching Kit Ava Applegate Sarah C. Bailey Taylor Morgan Greene Paige Herron-Johnson CeCe Holler Chloe Koser Lauren Mesecar Kendra Noble Zoe Ruth Katharine Schertz

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Golf Club of Indiana Butterfly Garden Ginny Hedegard Rebecca Huet Zoe Munn Mina Opferman Emily Schneider

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Toy Chest for Carmel Senior Living Visitors Bethany Ducat Bianca Meima Eryn Veronica Pikus Jacqueline Roth Alexandra Shaw

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Finding Food for Fish Food Pantry Gabriella Davis Amber Alayne Helton

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Boys & Girls Club Kate Benhart Meredith Benhart Siya Goel Leanne Gray Reagan Kastens Ainsley Lukasik Ava Perrin Julia Piggott Nora Piggott Sarah Wilcoxson

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Blessing Bags for the Women and Children at the Muncie YMCA Sara Groves Ceara J. Hodson Alexandra Hughes Vanessa Meadows Riley J. Powers Kathryn Smitson

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Amuse - Gift to our School Emma J. Brown Grace Davenport Haylee Edwards Mara McMinn Alexis Brooke Podgers Joscelyn Spears

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Rescue Buddies Cynthia Agudelo Desirae Biddle Jillian Brubaker Emily Carson Gabrielle Deakins Ella K. Johnson Crystallynn Kellstadt Rachel Kersey Breanna Morrow Olivia Danielle Parker Mia Piekarski Ruby Shepherd

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Helping Feed Friends and Animals Anna Adams Aiyana Bortkewicz Taneisha McClelland 12

Billie Jean McNeal Natilie Marie McNeal Baileigh Stewart Kaylee Wells

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Germ Buster Campaign Heavenleigh Rain Johnson Charisma Ann Rodgers Megan Schwartz Mary Sherfy Krista Sixberry Cheyenne Sorenson Victoria Stephenson Corinn Stockton Jennifer Waddell

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Keeping Wags and Whiskers Warm Trinity Anne DeMay Emma Kathleen Dold Caitlin Francine Tullius

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All Paws on Deck Avery Brown Ashley Miller Alexis Rudloff

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Fleece Fabric and Friends Riley Dempewolf Emily Frances Frale Mackenzie Gick Amber Vaughn

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Bridging the Trail Charlotte Roet Cashman Hannah Bernice Dawkins Haley Gatliff Maddy Shook

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Groundhog Nursery for Wildcare Lucy Bennett Cleo Brackee Dyhemia Cummings Katrina Davis Julia Irmscher Lydia Jones Ava Mantha Nora Nelson Laird Jocelyn Port Grace Rodriguez Charlotte Siena Lilah M.C. Streiff

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Kindness Week Ashley Billingham Abigail Sills

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Every Kid in a Park Bloomington Courtlyn Victoria Bales-Hall Jessica Berger Emma Claire Callahan Erin A. Connallon Greta Margaret Kollbaum Emma Kathryn Loudermilk Caley Sherrill Kira Lily Unger-Levinson Sabrah Wagner

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Camp Cleanup Ellie Benson Maya Doyle Natalie Hawkins Jayna Hinton Chloe A. Meyer Gretchen Mundy Haley O’Hair

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Celeste Lauderbaugh Destiny Lauderbaugh

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Outdoor Seat Cushion Ella Dieterlen Haley Geisen Lilly Grigg Tiffany Hawker Allyssa Klausing Megan Meyer Rileigh Niese Kristin Sudhoff

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Vanessa Jane Burton Sonia Sucherita Butske Payton Elizabeth Myers Zoey Jayne Rademachir Makayla Leigh-Ann Robertson Cara Gene Sanders Payton Ashley Watkins

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Kinly Daughtery Abby DeVane Susan M.S. Farlow Madison Holly Liliana Irizarry AnnaRose Martin Ashley Raymond

Anna E. Blower Anna M. Faulkner Annie Elaine Harlan Jade Lemaster Clarissa R. Moore

Supporting Love on Leash Indy

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Brooke Cottom Hannah Smith

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Little Free LibrarySimon Moon Park Celia Hamilton Rachel Claire Henry Katie O’Daniel Maya Sturmer Rachel Wu

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So No Child Goes Hungry - Community Food Drive

Upper Elementary Playground

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Humane Society Help Kiersten M. Caudill Juanita Hernandez Amy Miller Beyonce Pacheco Serenity Patterson Isabella Sexton Jessica Simmons Mikaylah Taylor-Hill

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Meghan Day Colleen Ginnan Annabelle Mwonya Caitlyn Sharpe Caroline Thompson

Cara Jo Montgomery

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www.InvasiveSpecies Education.com Cierra Charles Lily Clark Elle Jones-Wright Grace Usher

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The Girl Scout Silver Award Earning the Girl Scout Silver Award-the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve-gives Girl Scouts the chance to do big things and make their community better in the process.

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Book Buddy Project Tara Hamashuk Hats for Orphans Cate Ruggles

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WAGS (Wheelchair Accessible Gardening for Seniors) Natalie Perkins

Sophia Fleming

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Capes for Kids

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Winter School Supply Replenishment Program

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Buddy Bench Brakayla Coleman Megan McClellan Azure Patterson

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Happy Birthday Baby Gifts for Future Girl Scouts Laura Vaughan

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Acts of Kindness for Our Elders Jaliyah Bishop

Stop It Before It Starts Kiersten Burtz Andrea Wright

Jennifer Dreessen Hannah Wanzer

Teen Dating Abuse

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Samantha Bentivoglio Anna Carter Erin Creager Kassandra Darnell Faith Goodin Gabriella C. Peabody Rachel Waller

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Jadan Graham Tekeyia Parker

School Bags for Kenyan School Girls Chiara Cradick Mattelyn A. Hoard Julia Kramer Lauren Wells

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Backpacks of Hope Greenfield Emma Baker Seizure First Aid Frances Emily Anne LaBore

Too Little Children - Pad Project Christina Heinzman Lillian Wasemann

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Bed Mats for Homeless Veterans Sammy Dingman Ella Rastatter BUV Documentary Ariel Clemmons Children’s Discovery Classroom at MacGregor Park Alicia Silhavy Encouraging Painting Megan Lutes Mica Teles

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Mary Federwisch Claire Johnson Addi Meloy Carrie Rose Shrack Lauren Stickelmaier

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Nicole Adams Larissa Riane Krakora Shelby Elizabeth Louise Mills Taylor Pickard Sophie Porter Audrey Shea Katherine Spadaro

Sophia Roosa Sierra Williams

Rebecca L. Fox Hailey Hendricks Makayla M. Outlaw Mya A. Taylor

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Bridging for the World Wide Girl Scouts

Tatum’s Bag of Fun

Humane Society Blanket Donation Sophie Bradburn Abigail Groom

Serving My Community

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Too Little Children - Pad Project Alison Rootes

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Arianna Coombs

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Parents’ Night Out Jenna Carter Emily Cianelli Jenna Rigdon Melissa Rigdon

Adopt a Soldier

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Engaging the Elderly Hannah Heilman Shelby Holland Caroline Marot

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Olivia Beard Taylor Danner Abigail Godwin Elizabeth VanDeVoorde

Can You Dig It? Claire Susan Howard Rachel Michelle Pasch YOUniquely You Kayla Marie Howard

WAGS (Wheelchair Accessible Gardening for Seniors)

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Meghan Disko Skyler Wickstrom

Grace Kemp

The Dance of the Decades

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Nursery Makeover

Kids in Action

Brooklyn Enright

Shelby Allman Jordan Barker Ceredwyn Richardson Bella Wiseman

Blankets for Riley

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Tent City Jaime Bland Vanessa Mcdonald Akailah Mariana Shepeard Sarah Vest

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Helping the Johnson County Animal Shelter Nicole Ziegler

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Girl on Girl Bullying Kandyce E. Coe Zoe A. Coleman Alayah Renee Forrest Sophia Thibault

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Helping the Crooked Creek Food Pantry Courtney Ann Bradley Anna M. Filoso Lauren Mackenzie Hayes Cara Karmolinski Kylah Marie Rhodes Lending Library for People for Non-Native English Speakers Madison DeWitt Samantha Hoblit Skylar H.C. Kellogg Alexandra Kluger Sydney Ludwig 15

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Ashley N. Tabscott

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Disabilities Awareness Fair Cadeisha Bell Ava Kendrick Reyona Perkins

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Christmas in the Park Food Drive Ariana L. Opuszenski

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Landscaping the Youth Ministry Building the Donovan Center and the Church Campus Nora Rose Boyle Sarah Hofmann Laurel Dove Hotchkiss Hope Rae Lagomarcino Olivia Nystrom Gwenivere Ronnau

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Fire Safety in Action Scarlett Higgs Sarah E. Marvel KayLynn Rose Steele Alexis Blair Strunk Sharon Usher

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Praise God - I Can Finally See! Ciara Clark

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Maria Casey Crispin Ewen

Victoria Breckler Camryn Elizabeth Bronkella Anna Hostetler Emily Lanie Jordan Miller Zoe Rasp Julia Sheringer

Through the Lens of a Wabash Valley Girl

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Nursery Makeover Emma Copeland Leeann Dean Macy Lacher Marissa Molloy

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Don’t Blurt What May Hurt: Anti-Bullying Project Jodena Livesay Courtney Maynard Abigail Mae Page Sophia Rose Petrone Bailey Sims Joanna F. Suppiger

Carnival Day at Sheltering Wings

Shamrock Corner Kaylor Ann Jasiak Megan Katherine Van Gheem Lauren Elaine VanMieghem Anna Marie Voglewede Anne Waters Mariah Grace Wehrle Mary Anna Wehrle

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Cadettes Care About Cancer Patients

Grace Johnson Megan Kelley

Brittany Jo Ricketts Allison R Staples Grace Caroline Timm Kinzee Ann Wilson

Silver for School Supplies

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Gaga Pit at United Methodist Children’s Home Holly Bostian Julia Chumlea Sarah Richardson Madeline Sautbine Charline Ulmer

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Community Trunk-or-Treat Brianna Baehl Kyra Jones

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The Wizard of Oz with Best Buddies Meredith Fain Lindsey Ingle Clair Kuntz Ally Miller Rowan K. Palmer Hannah Work

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Monarch Way Station Addy Hoffman

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Keeping Animals Happy and Adoptable at the Hamilton County Humane Society Brooke Ackerman Allie Crawford Sophia Galka Emilie Prill Ellie Thompson Caitlin Varanka

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Helping HOSTS Readers Take Flight

Doggy Beds for Doggy Dreams Kristen Day Gillian Ginnan Jessica Moore Ashley Mwonya

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My Journey to End Hunger Skyler Sneath

Peace Project

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Stuffed Animal Drive for Pals on Patrol

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Alexis Foerster

Zion A. Chestnut Rylie Smith

Shakayla Chyanne Bell Emily Elizabeth Boatman Kailah Torbert Katie Rogers Braelyn Tetidrick

Kaitlyn Beheler Rachel Moore Sarah Robertson

Peggy Brooks

Go Orange for Animals

Importance of Healthy Eating and Habits to Improve Children’s Health

Zoe Lynn Barnsfather Grace Brady Auburn Kay Crider Shalee Grace Darringer Lydia Hill Arica Mae Patterson Carley Sedziol Emily Wessel Taylor Elizabeth Young

Alexis’ Help with Angels

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Rescue the Rescued Madison Keith

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Emma Deeter Emma Elizabeth Holzhausen Olivia Richardson Katherine Snider Claire Wallace Lily Weidenbach Lillian Whitehurst

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Pear to “Pair” Tutoring Rory K. Burke Isabelle Moore

Bridging the Trail Emily Joan Dawkins Destiny Parker

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Operation BCHS Lauren G. Anderson Abby-Kate Lucille Evans Brianna Hazel Adrienne Morrow Samantha Morrow Katie Savage

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Early Childhood Outdoor Classroom Madeline Ransford

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Chloe Colt Grace Haley Monica LaFon

Sadie E. Smith

Moms and More at the O’Conner House

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Madelyn Tielking

Park Benches Abbigail Woodard

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Helping Shelter Cats

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Skylar R. Moran Mackenzie Mae Searcy

Emma Cash Sydney Lewis Keeghan McLain Abigail Meyer Seelye Stoffregen Gretchen Weliever

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Girls In Need

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So No Child Goes Hungry - Community Food Drive Sara Ann Montgomery

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Building Positive Relationships with Preschoolers Emily Adams Zoe Davis Taylor Tompkins

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Emergency Weather Closet with Items Bre Abston Arista Duffin Kaylee Keiser Amie Schroeter 18

Making a Better Community One Step at a Time

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Food Pantry 279: The Pantry with TLC Destini-Noel Arnett Ashley Marie Burris Morainn L. Haverfield Rowan A. Haverfield Mollie S. Jones Celeste Lauderbaugh Destiny Lauderbaugh Mylyn Owen Kendle J. Richards Faith Robertson Leah Robertson

Cyber Bullying for Elementary School

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Bayanna Eaver Allison Fletcher Sarah Minardo Nicole Paul

Jennifer Crystal Claire Landgraf Meghan May Haley Rose Paulin

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Lumber for Literacy Lydia Amos Elena Floyd Erin Hardy Sydney Leeper Kamila White-Alomar

Wounded Warrior, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Families Whitney Olivia Webb

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The Girl Scout Way Guinevere Hall CeAira Alyce Waymon Fathima Amani Zaneer

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Nutrition for Teens Youtube Channel Ada Port

Hats for the Homeless

The Girl Scout Gold Award Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others. These young women are courageous leaders and visionary change makers. They are our future, and it looks bright!

Megan Rose Alms, Zionsville Emotional Abuse Educational Film

Megan created a film about the prevalence of emotionally abusive relationships to raise awareness.

She also created a website and quiz to help others identify signs of emotional abuse. The film resides with various middle and high schools, enabling educators to use it in their curriculum. It is available online for public viewing.

Megan graduated from Zionsville High School and plans to attend Taylor University to study writing and psychology. She is the daughter of Linda and David Alms.

Cassandra Anderson, West Lafayette

Kids Welcome Backpacks for the Lafayette YWCA Emergency Women’s and Domestic Violence Shelter Upon learning that the Lafayette YWCA Women’s and Domestic Violence Shelter had a shortage of welcome backpacks for children, Cassandra set to work gathering supplies. She was able to equip the shelter with 180 backpacks, enough to meet their needs for a year. Each backpack contained a toothbrush, toothpaste, book, activity book and crayons she received from local businesses and partnerships. She also worked on community outreach and provided backpack assembly instructions for community organizations to continue the project.

Cassandra graduated from West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School and plans to attend IUPUI to study biochemistry. Cassandra is the daughter of Theresa and Jason Anderson.

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Emily Janet Archer, Noblesville I heART art bags

Emily focused her project on providing an outlet for self-expression for children at McKee, Kentucky. Emily organized bags filled with different art supplies and planned a day full of art activities for the children, which included painting a mural in their church. The children were also able to add their names, so they could take ownership of the mural. She plans to continue her project by sending art supplies to Haiti.

Emily graduated from Noblesville High School and plans to attend Adrian College in the fall to study art education. She is the daughter of Carol and Ted Archer.

Marissa L. Barrows, Westfield

Butterfly Garden Coordinating with the Hamilton County Master Gardeners and the Westfield Playhouse, Marissa worked on the beautification of the Westfield Playhouse by creating a butterfly garden. She lead volunteers and younger Girl Scout troops, teaching them how to build, plant, and care for the garden.

Marissa graduated from Westfield High School and attends Ivy Tech Community College to pursue her goal of become a high school history teacher. Marissa is the daughter of Misty and Chris Barrows.

Belinda Lee Blount-Keyser, Bloomington Kisses, Lies and Black Eyes

Belinda wrote and produced a film, Kisses, Lies and Black Eyes, to address the issue of domestic violence, bullying and self-harm. The film addresses these issues in relatable way to help facilitate conversation among students. The film now resides on YouTube, where it is accessible to others for future discussion about domestic abuse.

Belinda graduated from Bloomington High School South and plans to attend the University of Evansville to study electrical engineering. She is the daughter of Nancy Blount-Keyser and William Keyser.

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Cassandra Ann Bodey, Anderson The Greenhouse Effect

Cassandra worked with the D26 Career Center of Anderson Community Schools to address the lack of access to fresh fruits and vegetables in urban communities. She built a greenhouse as a space for students to learn about agriculture as well as to provide fresh produce to the community. Cassandra and the D26 Career Center hope to expand this program to all Anderson schools.

Cassandra graduated from Anderson High School and attends Ivy Tech Community College to pursue her goal of becoming a vet tech. Cassandra is the daughter of Donna and Allen Bodey.

Sarah Boyken, Cross Plains

Special Olympics Unified Swimming The Special Olympics has long been a part of Sarah’s life, and she wanted to improve and strengthen the swim program. She created a swim clinic led by high school athletes who worked one-on-one with the Special Olympians to improve their swimming techniques and teach them life-saving skills. Sarah’s high school plans to continue leading the swim clinic before each Special Olympics season.

Sarah graduated from South Ripley High School and will attend the United States Naval Academy in the fall to pursue engineering. She is the daughter of Camille and John Boyken.

Theresa Bridge, Indianapolis

St. Philip Neri-Holy Cross StorySharing: Sharing Our Stories of Faith, Family and Service When Theresa learned that Holy Cross Catholic Church was merging with another parish, she wanted to create an opportunity to bring people together. She formed StorySharing and created an art show. Children entered their artwork, and adults submitted church memorabilia and shared their memories of their lives in each parish. The contents now reside with the St. Phillip Neri Parish, which continues to accept submissions.

Theresa will be a senior at Roncalli High School this fall and plans to study psychology, history and business studies after graduation. Theresa is the daughter of Catherine and Stephen Bridge.

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Lauren Nicole Catton, New Palestine Sunshine Sacks

Lauren focused her project on continuing the legacy of a friend lost to cancer. She sought to bring hope to patients undergoing cancer treatment. By working with Community North Cancer Center, Lauren created Sunshine Sacks, bags packed with items that spread positivity and love. A volunteer group at Lauren’s school intends to continue the project in the future.

Lauren graduated from New Palestine High School and attends University of Indianapolis to study nursing. She is the daughter of Lisa and Ed Catton.

Haley Jo Amanda Caudell, Fishers The Golden Activity Booklets

Haley Jo sought to banish boredom for children staying at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. By creating more than 450 booklets filled with activities, she was able to deliver boredom busters for many children. Haley Jo also provided information to the art club leader at her high school to aid in continuing the project.

Haley Jo graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and attends Vincennes University, where she studies special education. Haley is the daughter of Sherri Hughey.

Valerie Chew, Carthage Project: Calm

As Valerie grew up with autism, she noticed the lack of support for children in need of assistance calming down during high-stress situations. She became inspired to provide better support for these children by creating “Calmies,” which are weighted tubes. She held a booth at a local fall festival and crafted Calmies to donate to classrooms throughout the C.A. Beard school district for children\with special needs. Valerie created a Tumblr page called “calmiesproject,” that explains the benefits of Calmies and how to create them.

Valerie graduated from Indiana Connections Academy and will attend Vincennes University to pursue their American Sign Language Program. She is the daughter of Nancy and Edwin Chew.

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Kelley Elizabeth Conners, Carmel Deaf School Butterfly Garden

Kelley developed a vibrant butterfly garden made from sustainable and renewable resources and recycled materials for the students at the Deaf School. She worked with United Way-Youth as Resources to raise money and to gather volunteers. The students at the Deaf School plan to sustain the garden and enrich the environment by beautifying other aspects of the school’s grounds.

Kelley graduated from Carmel High School and attends the University of Southern Indiana, where she studies math education. Kelley is the daughter of Priscilla and Steven Conners.

Katarina Leigh DiBiasio, Albany Volleyball Movement Camp

Wanting to share her love of volleyball with younger girls, Katarina established Volleyball Movement Camp lead by the local high school volleyball team. Through this camp experience, girls in grades 4-6 learned basic volleyball skills. Senior volleyball players will lead the camp each year to facilitate young girls’ interest in volleyball and healthy living.

Katarina will be a senior at Monroe Central Jr/Sr High School in the fall and plans to pursue nursing after graduation. She is the daughter of Teena and Gino DiBiasio.

Abigail Eck, Boggstown

There’s No Place Like Home OR the Animal Shelter Growing up serving at the Shelbyville Animal Shelter, including for her Silver Award, Abigail knew that she wanted to work with them again for her Gold Award project. The shelter needed help getting the word out about the re-opening of their new building. She took the lead, planning and organizing the grand re-opening day events. She also created brochures, aiding the shelter’s public relations efforts and increasing awareness throughout the community.

Abigail will be a junior at Triton Central High School and plans to pursue agricultural economics after graduation. Abigail is the daughter of Lisa and Chris Eck.

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Ellen Everett, Fishers

Outdoor Worship Area at Holy Family Episcopal Church Wanting to provide a welcoming and calming space for visitors and the congregation of Holy Family Episcopal Church, Ellen sought to develop an outdoor worship space. Through community donations and with the help of volunteers she created a new worship space for church and community members to come together. She also created a binder for community members with information about how to get involved the church’s community garden.

Ellen graduated from Fishers High School and attends Indiana University. She is the daughter of Ruth and Troy Everett.

Audrey M. Farrell, Indianapolis My Friends’ Garden

In order to address the lack of activities for special needs adults, Audrey created a potted herb garden at the Hollis Adams Foundation, a day care activity center for adults. The friends of the Hollis Adams Foundation, with the assistance from volunteers, took part in the creation and planting of the garden.

Audrey graduated from North Central High School and attends Purdue University, where she studies mechanical engineering. Audrey is the daughter of Shannon and Joseph Farrell.

Ally M. Fleckenstein, Carmel SummerPacks

Ally noticed that many children in her community don’t has access to educational resources during summer months. Ally chose to create SummerPacks, which provide young kids with the resources they need to continue their education over the summer. By working with Riverside Elementary and Scholastic Books, Ally filled the packs with books, notepads, pencils, crayons, toys and workbook packets. She then created a Facebook page for future troops to extend her project.

Ally will be a senior at Carmel High School in the fall and plans to study history or education after graduation. She is the daughter of Katie and Greg Fleckenstein.

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Katherine Floyd, Greenfield Sirens of Safety

Heartbroken by the 2012 tragedy caused by a string of tornadoes in Henryville, Katherine sought to address the lack of safety sirens in her own community. With the help of community organizations, Katherine raised the funds needed to have a tornado siren created and installed in the community. For several years to come, Katherine’s siren will be financed by donors and maintained by the county trustee.

Katherine graduated from Greenfield Central High School and attends Ball State University, where she studies theatre lighting design and stage management. Katherine is the daughter of Michelle and Scott Floyd.

Kamna Gupta, Carmel Soles for Souls

In order to address the lack of proper resource management and improve health standards, Kamna started Soles for Souls in her community. Soles for Souls (SFS) provides proper footwear to those in need in developing nations. To date, her initiative has donated 2,750 pounds of shoes to underprivileged people in 20 different countries.

Kamna hopes to expand SFS nationally. Kamna’s project was able to expand awareness about the stigmatism surrounding poverty and inspire a multitude of community organizations to continue the project.

Kamna graduated from Carmel High School and will attend IUPUI in the fall to study medicine. She is the daughter of Anita and Anil Gupta.

Holly N. Haynes, Yorktown A Better Green Space

Working with A Better Way, Holly focused her project on improving the lives of women and children affected by domestic abuse. Holly created a garden at the shelter to provide a place of relaxation and beauty. Not only can the women and children of A Better Way enjoy the space, but they also have the opportunity assist in the management and care of the garden.

Holly graduated from Yorktown High School and will attend Robert Morris University in the fall to study finance. Holly is the daughter of Susan and Roger Haynes.

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Paige Gabrielle Heck, Indianapolis Helping Local Humane Societies

Passionate about helping animals, Paige worked with members from her school’s international community to raise awareness of the challenges local humane societies face and the importance of adopting animals from these organizations. She developed a presentation suitable for various age audiences, held a donation drive and encouraged international students to deliver the message in their home countries.

Paige graduated from the International School of Indiana and attends Agnes Scott College, where she studies translating and interpreting languages.

She is the daughter of Claudia and Ronald Heck, Jr.

Patrice Helen-Marie Hunter, Indianapolis Disability Awareness Fair

Patrice is a young adult with autism. Facing her own challenges growing up, she wanted to help educate her community about disabilities, so they could better help one another. With the help of community organizations and Troop 1897, Patrice hosted a Disability Awareness Fair.

Community members explored booths and learned about disabilities. Attendees also brought a toy to donate to Nathan’s playroom, a local organization which supports the siblings of seriously ill children. More than 200 toys were collected.

Patrice will be a senior at Arlington High School and plans to continue to volunteer with Girl Scouts after graduation. Patrice is the daughter of Ledrena A. Girton and Patrick Hunter.

Hattie Irene Hynes, Sheridan Love Louder Retreat

Hattie worked with the leadership team of Asylum Student Ministries, a youth group for middle and high school students at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, to plan and lead a retreat for the youth group. The retreat involved five lessons and small group discussions about how to better approach conversations about faith with family and friends.

Hattie also created a packet containing details for Asylum Student Ministries to conduct the retreat in the future.

Hattie completed homeschooling and attends Ivy Tech Community College where she studies human resources management. She is the daughter of Sharyl and William Hynes.

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Alexis Rose Jarman, Greensburg The Mountain Music Mission

Grundy Mountain Mission School’s students are vary diverse-coming to 32 different countries. Alexis wanted to provide an opportunity for the school’s students experience music education and have another medium in which to communicate. She collected instruments and sheet music to enhance the school’s current program. Plans to expand the number of musical instruments each year are in place.

Alexis will be a senior North Decatur Jr.-Sr. High School in the fall, she plans to study forensic pathology and anthropology after graduation. Alexis is the daughter of Barbara and Joe Jarman.

Ana H. Johnson, Fishers

Pollinator Plants at Second Presbyterian Church Community Garden Ana noticed that the Second Presbyterian Church community garden did not have perennial plants, so she decided to improve the sustainability of the garden. Working with the Department of Natural Resources, Ana researched plants and gathered a team of volunteers to plant the garden. She hosted a Sunday school class to educate youth about the importance of environmental sustainability.

Ana will be a sophomore at Hamilton Southeastern High School in the fall. She is the daughter of Nanette and Steve Johnson.

Theresa L. Jones, Fishers

Cemetery Networking for the Future Theresa wanted to find a way to document, preserve and make cemetery information accessible to future generations. Working with a small team of volunteers, she took pictures of each headstone in the Kinnaman Cemetery and uploaded the photos with the headstone’s GPS coordinates to the internet for easy access. She also developed a process for adding future graves, so volunteers and the community can assist in documenting other area cemeteries.

Theresa will be a senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School next fall and plans to study forensic science after graduation. Theresa is the daughter of Sandra and Greg Jones.

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Betsy Kemp, Muncie We Love Locks of Love

Having personally donated her hair to Locks of Love seven times, Betsy decided to expand her love for the organization to address the issue of hairlessness in children and the emotional side effects it can cause.

She organized a hair drive to benefit Locks of Love and educated those who participated about the organization and the services they provide.

Betsy graduated from Yorktown High School and will attend Ball State University in the fall to study to be a physician’s assistant. She is the daughter of Lisa and Jim Kemp.

Sarah K. Kendall, Avon Meditating For Recovery

To address the growing issue of drug abuse, Sarah worked with Seeds of Hope Inc., a substance abuse treatment center, to provide a meditation room at their facility.

Through community donations, Sarah repainted the room, built a bookshelf for a small library, made eight floor cushions and bought new blinds for the space. She was also able to replace a broken computer and supplement food costs. Seeds of Hope Inc. plans to continue the maintenance of the meditation space.

Sarah graduated from Avon High School and will attend Ball State University to study sports administration and public relations. Sarah is the daughter of Heather and John Kendall.

Elisa Michelle Liggin, Indianapolis Hunger Doesn’t Take Vacation

Elise learned that an increased amount of food donations are needed in her community during the summer months, as children no longer receive breakfast and lunch at schools. Elisa worked with The Sharing Place, USO and Meals on Wheels to educate her community about this issue and provide food to area youth. Younger Girl Scouts plan to continue this project in the future.

Elisa graduated from Lawrence North High School and attends Indiana State University, where her concentration is legal studies. She is the daughter of Melissa Rivera-Liggin and Juneo Liggin.

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Gwen Mathis, New Castle Bottle Caps for Benches

Gwen worked with various organizations to collect and recycle enough bottle caps to create three benches.

The benches have been placed along the Wilber Wright Trail by the Henry County YMCA. Through educating the community about the importance of recycling, Gwen has inspired several elementary schools in the area to continue the recycling and bench-making project.

Gwen will be a senior at New Castle High School next fall and plans to study speech pathology after graduation. Gwen is the daughter of Kim and Doug Mathis.

Alicia A. McCann, Carmel Hunger in Our Community

Alicia partnered with Shepherd’s Gate Food Pantry at St. Maria Goretti church to create two food pantries that will help address hunger in her community. She gave presentations to school classes about her research on hunger on a global, national, state and local level. People can continue to learn about Alicia’s project through a short film she made and the continuation of the food pantry.

Alicia graduated from St. Theodore Guerin Catholic High School and attends Purdue University, where she studies mechanical engineering. She is the daughter of Jolene and Dr. Denis McCann.

Erin Montgomery, Indianapolis Science is Fun!

As a lover of science, Erin planned and hosted a “Science is Fun” night at Lowell Elementary School. At this event, students rotated through six stations where they participated in experiments, demonstrations and other hands-on activities. Students also received information about clubs and summer camps that support science education in the community. After organizing the inaugural event, Erin provided all the planning information to Lowell Elementary School to make it easy for them to continue to host the event.

Erin graduated from Warren Central High School and plans to attend Vanderbilt University to pursue a STEM related major. Erin is the daughter of Cindy and Brad Montgomery.

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Kayla R. Oliver, Pine Village Art for Kids by Kids

Kayla wanted to combine her passions for art, helping others and making children happy, so she developed Art for Kids by Kids, which provides children at Riley Children’s Hospital with art supplies during their stay. After she raised enough funds, Kayla purchased materials, assembled backpacks full of art supplies and delivered them to Riley Children’s Hospital. Several school clubs and organizations are continuing her mission.

Kayla graduated from Seeger Memorial Jr.-Sr. High School and attends Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, where she is pursuing a career in cosmetology.

She is the daughter of Robin and Mick Kiefer.

Rachel Pleasant, Carmel The Vest Box

Wanting to help better serve veterans, Rachel worked with Pets Healing Vets, a program that pairs veterans and rescue animals together to help promote healing. With the assistance of community donations and volunteers, Rachel assembled and provided starter kits for the veterans, enabling them to better care for their new service animal. Rachel continues to work on forming The Vest Box into a foundation and inspiring others to take on her project.

Rachel will be a senior at Carmel High School next fall and plans to study business and education after graduation. Rachel is the daughter of Lisa and Paul Pleasant.

Alyssa Reed, Avon

Getting a Head Start to Making Math Fun Alyssa worked with Hendricks County Head Start to address falling math scores in early learners. She created fliers and gathered donations, which she used to purchase supply for kits. She filled each kit with math manipulatives and donated them to Hendricks County Head Start. Alyssa created a binder of additional kit ideas as well as upkeep information for the current kit.

Alyssa graduated from Avon High School and attends IUPUI to pursue social work. She is the daughter of Pam and Joe Reed.

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Michelle M. Roberts, Greenwood The Fleece Navidad Project

Michelle was focused on providing comfort for young children staying at the hospital. She partnered with Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and made hand crafted fleece blankets for the children. She created a website with information about her project to inspire others to make and deliver their own blankets.

Michelle graduated from Greenwood Community High School and plans to attend Milligan College to study nursing and French. Michelle is the daughter of Denise and Ronald Roberts.

Sarah Rozmin, Terre Haute Before It Begins

Sarah created a seminar, Before It Begins, to help educate high school students about sexual assault before they enter college. Indiana State’s Title IX department and the Council on Domestic Abuse worked with Sarah to establish the curriculum and presented it to several high school-aged groups. Council on Domestic Abuse created a Youth Council of which Sarah is a part, and they plan to continue hosting Before It Begins seminars to educated high schoolers in the area.

Sarah will be a junior at Terre Haute South Vigo High School next fall and plans to study education after graduation. She is the daughter of Stacey and Eric Rozmin.

Jess Mary Ryan, Indianapolis Dance the Day Away

Addressing the issue of lack of activities for special needs children in her community, Jess hosted a dance class for children with mental disabilities at Fox Hill Dance Academy. Using her knowledge of psychology and dance therapy, Jess structured the class to focus on developing coping techniques and social skills through partner dancing and bonding activities. The project lives on through the many students that chose to enroll in more dance classes after taking Jess’ class.

Jess graduated from North Central High School and attends Marian University, where she studies psychology. Jess is the daughter of Jamie and John Ryan.

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Elizabeth Schumacher, Carmel Honorary Rock Garden

Elizabeth wanted to find a way to honor Midwest Academy’s special faculty members. She worked with the school to create an Honorary Rock Garden, to serve as a quiet meditation space and a place to honor their former head of school, Dr. Edy Stoughton. Liz’s project has also inspired the faculty, staff and current students to begin to look for other ways to beautify the school’s campus.

Liz will be a senior at Traders Point Christian Academy next fall and plans to study art and design after graduation. She is the daughter of Karen and Robert Schumacher.

Emma Marie Shafer, Avon

K-2 Community Study and After School Room at LCB Lynhurst Baptist Church Community Center needed an education room for children grades K-2. Emma recruited the church’s youth group to help revamp a storage space and turn it into study space that fit their needs. Lynhurst Baptist Church Community Center plans to continue to fill the room with additional educational materials.

Emma graduated from Avon High School and will attend the University of Southern Indiana in the fall to study exercise science and pre-occupational therapy. Emma is the daughter of Suzanna and Carl Shafer.

Jennifer E. Shultz, Zionsville

Operation Military Kids Camp – Indiana 4-H Military Partnership After witnessing the stress that children experience who have loved ones serving in the military, Jennifer got involved in bring Operation Military Kids to her community.

In partnership with members from local 4-H Clubs, the United States National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves, she created a camp for local military youth. Campers participated in various activities and met other youth who understand what it is like to have family in the military. Jennifer has left her curriculum with her local partners to host future camps.

Jennifer graduated from Lebanon High School and will attend Milligan College in the fall to study biology and pre-med. She is the daughter of Michele and Jeff Shultz.

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Sydney Lynn Skinner, Fishers Kick Cancer Kits

Sydney created Kick Caner Kits for the children at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Using donations from the community, Sydney purchased materials.

Then, with the help of her 4-H group, she assembled the kits that included a blanket and activities to provide comfort during treatment. After receiving one of Sydney’s kits, children are prompted to pay it forward and construct a new kit for another patient.

Sydney graduated from Fishers High School and will attend Purdue University in the fall to study animal sciences. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Kevin Skinner.

Sheraya Smith, Colfax The Gate-Way to Success

Sheraya learned that the prison return rate was on the rise, and she wanted to support women in her community who are at risk of entering prison. Sheraya worked with Through the Gate, to create a serenity garden for the program’s participants to enjoy. By organizing a rummage sale, Sheraya was able to raise money for the garden and spread awareness about the organization. She then worked with a team of volunteers to install the garden at the facility.

Sheraya graduated from North Montgomery High School and will be attending DePauw University in the fall. Sheraya is the daughter of Rhonda and Chuck Smith.

Rachel Marie Sonntag, Indianapolis

Changing Student’s Lives: One Can at a Time Throughout high school, Rachel noticed that many students did not have access to basic necessities, such as food and clothes. With help from National Honor Society members, she organized food and clothes drives and was able to create a clothes and food pantry within the school for students in need. Continuous food and clothing drives will ensure that the pantry will be adequately stocked for years to come.

Rachel graduated from Lawrence North High School and attends Marian University to study vocal performance and theatre. She is the daughter of Ramona and Jim Sonntag.

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Lena Cathleen Spotts, Muncie Muncie Animal Shelter Mural

Lena sought to improve the dĂŠcor and design of the Muncie Animal Shelter. Gathering volunteers and donations, Lena created a mural on the walls of the shelter. She then gave presentations about her project and distributed ideas to other Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts about possible community projects at the shelter.

Lena graduated from Muncie Central High School and will attend Ball State University in the fall to study zoology. Lena is the daughter of Ann and Thomas Spotts.

Shi H. Tuck, Indianapolis Space Day

Shi noticed that she was the odd wo-man out in engineering and science classes, being a minority and female. Shi created an educational STEM event, Space Day, free to young students. This event helped fuel interest in STEM fields by students participating in various activities. During the event, concessions and a silent auction raised enough money to put on a second Space Day and purchase 138 new science books to for the community’s six elementary schools. The community hopes to host this event in the future.

Shi graduated from Ben Davis High School and will attend Stanford University in the fall to study electrical engineering. She is the daughter of Melissa and Jonas Tuck.

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Gabrielle Maria VanBuskirk, Greenwood Hearts and Crafts

Gabrielle established Hearts and Crafts, a series of workshops centered on creativity and communication between mainstream students and students with special needs as a way to encourage and facilitate inclusion.

Gabrielle also addressed members of the school board about the importance of providing these types of experiences for students.

Hearts and Crafts will continue through the work of a younger Girl Scout troop.

Gabrielle graduated from Center Grove High School and will attend University of Evansville to study exercise science. Gabrielle is the daughter of Martha and Patrick VanBuskirk.

Holly Westerfield, Fishers

Billericay Bats: Habitats & Education Addressing the overuse of pesticides in Indiana and the harmful effects it presents to the Indiana Bat, Holly built and installed three bat houses at Billericay Park. She also created a website that people can access by scanning the QR code that is installed on each bat house. On the website, users can learn more about bats as well as learn how to build their own bat house. It is Holly’s hope that the bats presence at Billericay will help naturally lower the bug population.

Holly graduated from Fishers High School and attends Ball State University to study journalism. She is the daughter of Laura and Milton Westerfield.

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