2012 Girl Scout Gold Award Booklet

2012 Girl Scout Gold Awards Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines As one of 112 Girl Scout councils chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines serves more than 35,000 girl members and more than 10,000 adult members in 41 central and eastern North Carolina counties. With the administrative headquarters in Raleigh, regional service centers in Fayetteville and Goldsboro, four camp properties, and countless community partners, our capacity to serve girls and provide relevant and engaging programming continues to grow.

Our Counties Beaufort Bladen Brunswick Carteret Chatham Columbus Craven Cumberland Duplin

Durham Edgecombe Franklin Granville Greene Halifax Harnett Hoke Johnston

Jones Lee Lenoir Martin Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow

Orange Pamlico Pender Person Pitt Richmond Robeson Sampson Scotland

Vance Wake Warren Wayne Wilson

2012 Gold Awards Sponsored by Wells Fargo Insurance Services

The Girl Scout Gold Award The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious achievement in Girl Scouting.

To earn this award, girls must commit to take action and create a lasting change in their communities. It requires that each girl demonstrate significant leadership, planning and organizational skills. Each year, girls who Go Gold demonstrate extraordinary leadership through individual Take Action projects that provide a sustainable benefit to their community.

Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to Go Gold, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world. Awarded to fewer than six percent of Girl Scouts annually, each Gold Awardee spends one to two years on her project. This year, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is proud to bestow the Girl Scout Gold Award on 43 girls.

Congratulations to all of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines’ Girl Scout Gold Award recipients for achieving their goals and this distinguished honor all while serving their communities.

Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards In the six years since the merger of the two legacy councils in 2007 into Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, 307 Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors have achieved the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines takes great pride in recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of the 43 young women who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award in 2012.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients for meeting personal challenges and goals while demonstrating leadership, advocacy and compassion.

Steps to the Gold Award Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with the completion of two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador journeys; or having earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed one Senior or Ambassador journey. After the requirements have been fulfilled, 80 hours of service is the suggested minimum for the Gold Award projects which includes these steps: • Identifying an issue • Investigating it thoroughly • Inviting others to participate and building a team • Creating a plan • Presenting your plan • Gathering feedback • Taking action • Educating and inspiring others

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2012 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients Kaitlyn Grace Adams

Hannah Marie Hunt

Elisabeth Jane Schricker

Ann Marie Ballance

Megan Izzo

Brittany Lynn Schulz

Jasmine Alyssa Bogan

Kjersti Corrine Kleine

Bridget Kathleen Seelinger

Mary-Margaret Mabry Brooks

Prenessa Danielle Lowery

Caitlin Mateer Seyfried

Megan M. Chang

Natalie Michelle Malpass

Jordan Sink

Lauren Rebecca Childrey

Lorna Sofia Martinez-Guzman

Nikita Srivastava

Margaret Elizabeth Cobb

Mary Bowman McCarthy

Kara Eleni Summerford

Carly Marie Collette

Elizabeth McMichael

Kimberly Sumner Thornton

Allison Rose Criscenzo

Ashleigh Elizabeth Miles

Tiana Threatt

Madison Gabrielle Dunn

Holly Anne Moody

Morgan Elizabeth Trachtman

Allison Hope Everett

Casey E. Moore

Anita Jordan Tyndall

Emily Macourt Jenkins Fennell

Jordyn Alyce Pennington

Sneha Venkatraman

Elizabeth Ann Feola

Nicolette Mikayla Pennisi

Dayna Carol Wells

Amanda Carrie Fisher

Casey Elizabeth Potter

Arlee Rose Hiskey

Collier Ann Savage

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Kaitlyn Grace Adams Wilmington, New Hanover

Ann Marie Ballance Fremont, Wayne

Jasmine Alyssa Bogan Fayetteville, Cumberland 35

Concerned about the number of injuries that softball players sustain during a regular season, Kaitlyn Adams worked to educate recreational and local middle school teams about the importance of stretching and hydration. She was able to lead teams in the stretching exercises needed to successfully perform on the softball field and provided them with a brochure detailing the importance of proper hydration and nutrition. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Chip and Lynne Adams and is graduate of Eugene Ashley High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #286.

Ann Ballance developed history kits for fourth and fifth grade classrooms in four elementary schools in Wayne County: Fremont Stars, Northeast, Northwest, and Tommy’s Road. The history kits included activities ranging from board games to interactive activities to assist in reviewing the important aspects of fourth and fifth grade social studies. These kits will support educators in helping students attain the goals of the school system’s core curriculum.

Ann is the daughter of Gerald and Deborah Ballance and is a graduate of Charles B. Aycock High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2001 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1.

Combining empowerment education with digital media, Jasmine Bogan created a website to address the effects of how certain types of marketing can negatively impact girls’ self-image and self-esteem. Her project emphasized the importance of media literacy for girls and women alike and was created to support the development of a healthy and positive self-image. Jasmine is the daughter of Jimmie and Jerial Bogan and currently attends Fayetteville State University. She became involved with Girl Scouts in 1999 and was a member of Girl Scout Troop #1458.

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Mary-Margaret Mabry Brooks Raleigh, Wake 18 Mary-Margaret Brooks worked with a summer camp at the Method Road Community Center in Raleigh to teach children the importance of healthy living. She led weekly lessons about nutrition, exercise, and staying cool in the summer heat. Participants had the opportunity to exercise and engage in games and other educational activities that helped explore a variety of healthy living topics.

Mary-Margaret is the daughter of Mark and Laura Brooks and is a graduate of Enloe High School in Raleigh. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1237.

Megan M. Chang Wilmington, New Hanover Megan Chang identified childhood obesity as an issue in her local community and addressed this public health concern affecting many children and youth. She developed a number of lesson plans and taught second and third grade children about nutrition and exercise. She created a presentation and brochure for the students and included activities, like relay races and concentration games, to reinforce her lessons. Chang is the daughter of Dr. Yaw Chang and Ms. Li-Shing Wang and is a graduate of Isaac Bear Early College High School. Chang has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #286.

Gold Award recipients have a built-in sisterhood.

They join networks of Gold Award recipients and become role models to other girls.

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The Gold Award project fulfills a need within a girl’s community – whether local or global – creates changes, and is sustainable.

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Lauren Rebecca Childrey Cary, Wake 18

Margaret Elizabeth Cobb Raleigh, Wake 18

Knowing the importance of working successfully as a team member, Lauren Childrey was interested in providing girls an opportunity to engage in athletics and explore the team experience. She organized and hosted a three-day basketball camp for girls where she instructed campers on the basics of basketball and teamwork. A scrimmage practice closed each day of camp allowing campers to practice engaging as a team, work on their sportsmanship, and exercise newly learned skills. Childrey is the daughter of Don and Sandy Childrey and is a graduate of Athens Drive High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1237.

Interested in contributing to her local faith community, Maggie Cobb created a permanent, historical display at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church detailing the rich history of the church and its ministry. Her display was constructed to help educate members and visitors about the programming, community service and philanthropy, and the leadership of the established North Raleigh church. Maggie is the daughter of Barry and Emily Cobb and is a graduate of Sanderson High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2006 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1781.

Carly Marie Collette Chapel Hill, Orange

Allison Rose Criscenzo Durham, Durham 10

Madison Gabrielle Dunn Cary, Wake 23

Carly Collette worked to raise awareness about children who are patients at UNC Children’s Hospital. She also learned more about the patients’ needs and wishes while being treated. She collected 50 books to expand the children’s library at the hospital and also made audio recordings to complement each book. She enlisted the East Chapel Hill High Key Club to continue the project for the facility. Carly is the daughter of Perry and Kelly Collette and is a graduate of East Chapel Hill High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2001 is a member of Girl Scout Troop #243.

Immigration reform and policies are impacting communities across our country and around the globe. Interested in this topic, Allison Criscenzo wrote and directed a play that addressed immigration issues. Involving youth from her church as actors, the play was performed during a service she organized at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham.

Allison is the daughter of Steve and Susan Criscenzo and is a graduate of Durham School of the Arts. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2001 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1657.

In light of the growing Spanish-speaking community, Madison Dunn was interested in working to support young children integrate into their elementary classrooms. She designed and led English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to a kindergarten class and active ESL students at Adams Elementary School in Cary. A special feature to her programming was music which was integrated into each of the lessons she led with the children. Madison is the daughter of Charles P. and Tandra Lewis Dunn and attends Louisburg High School. She has been involved with Girl Scouts since 2005 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1207.

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Allison Hope Everett Winterville, Pitt

Emily Macourt Jenkins Fennell Raleigh, Wake 19

Elizabeth Ann Feola Clayton, Johnston

Concerned about depression and obesity in children, Allison Everett developed a six-week summer adventure program at Winterville Free Will Baptist Church to help foster the social, physical and spiritual development of elementary-aged children. She taught the children simple indoor and outdoor games, prepared healthy snacks and lunches, and shared information about nutrition.

Allison is the daughter of Sharon Lynne Everett and John Everett, Jr. and is a graduate of South Central High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2001 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #274.

Emily Jenkins Fennell addressed the issues of environmental education and advocacy to reduce pollution and fossil fuel consumption. She created a game called “The Wheel of Environmental Knowledge,” where participants spun a wheel, landed on a category, answered an environmental science question, and won a prize. It was a fun and effective way to teach adults and children alike how to keep our planet beautiful. Emily is the daughter of Tim Fennell and Susan Fennell Sumner and is a graduate of Broughton High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2001 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1770.

Knowing the importance and need for safe and friendly places for youth, Elizabeth Feola created a space for tweens (children ages 7 to 12) at Holland’s United Methodist Church. Children are able to use the space when their parents are volunteering at the church or if they are one of the families who are homeless and living at the church as part of the Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network.

She also provided age-appropriate activities for the children. Elizabeth is the daughter of Rob and Kathy Feola and is a rising senior at Clayton High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1384.

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Amanda Carrie Fisher Winterville, Pitt

Arlee Rose Hiskey Hillsborough, Orange

To promote community safety, Amanda Fisher worked in conjunction with the Ayden Police Department in her local community to revive the town’s Safe Night Out event. She made this into a community event with carnival-style games, fingerprint ID kits, a smoke house and food.

She also created a manual that she donated to the town as a guideline for future event organizers. Amanda is the daughter of Glen and Jayne Fisher and is a graduate of South Central High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #744.

Concerned about nutrition among teenage athletes and runner safety, Arlee Hiskey created a campaign to help educate young athletes on these two important topics.

She developed a PowerPoint presentation and educational video and delivered her program at several local schools. Her project video is also posted on You Tube for continual viewing. Arlee has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and completed her Gold Award project as a member of Girl Scout Troop #243. She is a 2012 graduate of Cedar Ridge High School and is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts.

A number of college scholarship opportunities await girls who have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award.

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Awarded to fewer than six percent of Girl Scouts annually.

In 2010, the average age of recipients was 17 years old.

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Hannah Marie Hunt Cary, Wake 19

Megan Izzo Raleigh, Wake 14

To help support good nutrition and healthy eating habits in young children, Hannah Hunt developed a curriculum for after school youth programs. She taught four nutrition and healthy eating lessons to elementary-aged children at The Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh, N.C. She also provided a healthy meal to take home and have over the weekend for the participants.

Hannah is the daughter of Buck and Martha Hunt and is a graduate of Athens Drive High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1860.

To encourage relationships across generations, Megan Izzo created a program at Family Piano Academy for student volunteers to teach lessons to retirement home residents. She also created a website to inspire others to create similar programs in their own communities. Megan is the daughter of John and Kathy Izzo and is a senior at Cardinal Gibbons High School. She has been a Girl Scout since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #776.

Kjersti Corrine Kleine Cary, Wake 19

Prenessa Danielle Lowery Raleigh, Wake 23

Natalie Michelle Malpass Hallsboro, Columbus

In an effort to create awareness about families and individuals who are food insecure, Kjersti Kleine taught local teens about homelessness and hunger in the local community. She organized activities for middle school students to help them understand these issues. She also created a manual for Christ the King Church to use in planning local mission trips. Kjersti is the daughter of John and Heidi Kleine and is a graduate of Cary Academy. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2003 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1860.

For her project, Prenessa Lowery was interested in community health and dental care for older adults. She organized an adult dental hygiene workshop and dental screening at Union Baptist Church in Durham for adults aged 50-85. Participants were educated on dental hygiene and received a free dental screening provided by Dr. Kimberly Spaulding, DDS. Prenessa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David D. Lowery, Jr. and is a graduate of Leesville Road High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1207.

Addressing childhood hunger in rural Columbus County, Natalie Malpass collected donations and food to create food bags for children in need.

During the summer months, Natalie partnered with a ministry called “The Jesus Café” to provide one meal and a snack twice a week.

They also distributed food bags for the weekend. Natalie is the daughter of Eddie and Amy Malpass and is a 2012 graduate of East Columbus High School. She currently attends East Carolina University, where she is an EC Scholar. She joined Girl Scouts in 1999 and is a lifetime member.

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Lorna Sofia Martinez-Guzman Fayetteville, Cumberland 35 To bring music to elderly residents of nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, Lorna Martinez-Guzman created an organization called Vivace, a community service string quartet. This service quartet visited many facilities in her local community bringing joy and entertainment to residents and those receiving care. She also made a video to inform the community of the need for volunteers. Lorna is the daughter of Rafael Martinez and Ruth Guzman and is a graduate of Massey Hill Classical High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1171.

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Mary Bowman McCarthy Greenville, Pitt

Elizabeth McMichael Raleigh, Wake 18

Mary McCarthy encouraged J.H. Rose High School students to volunteer in the Greenville community and beyond. To give her fellow students an incentive, Mary initiated and coordinated the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). She created a list of local volunteer opportunities and posted it to her PVSA informational website. For students without transportation, she started an on-campus, after-school volunteer program called “Help a Teacher Tuesdays.” Mary is the daughter of Mark and Ann McCarthy and is a graduate of J.H. Rose High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2001 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #673.

Seeing a need within her local high school, Elizabeth McMichael identified and improved the space for the school’s theater program.

She organized and reconstructed the costume storage space for the drama department at Enloe High School. She also catalogued all costumes with a picture and description of each item. Elizabeth is the daughter of Kari McMichael and Dr. Robert W. McMichael, Jr. and is a graduate of William G. Enloe High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2003 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #73.

Ashleigh Elizabeth Miles Raleigh, Wake 18

Holly Anne Moody Cary, Wake 19

Ashleigh Miles created three “Grab-and-Go Kits” for the Leesville Road Library in North Raleigh. These resource kits include a book list with corresponding activities to engage children in a 45-minute lesson on one of the following three themes: environment, Egypt or codes.

Ashleigh intended for these kits to help support librarians and other library staff with a new resource tool for community programming and help spark interest in reading.

Ashley is the daughter of Thomas and Donna Miles and is a graduate of Leesville Road High School.

She was a member of Girl Scout Troop #1574.

Interested in addressing issues surrounding childhood obesity and healthy eating, Holly Moody collaborated with the White Plains Children’s Center for her award project. She designed and built a raised garden bed to help engage children with their food and fresh produce. Holly prepared a lesson plan for 3-5 year olds about healthy eating and how to plant and take care of healthy foods. Holly is the daughter of David and Nancy Moody and is graduate of Cary High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1860.

Gold Award projects can focus on anything from community development to economic development, disaster relief to education, public safety to the environment, health and wellness to veterans assistance.

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Each Gold Awardee spends one to two years on her project.

Girl Scout Gold Award projects create lasting change.

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Casey E. Moore Durham, Durham 11

Jordyn Alyce Pennington Durham, Durham 11

Wanting to expose young children to more educational websites, Casey Moore created an online, early-childhood learning site directory. She connected with teachers of different grade levels from around the state to compile a listing of educational websites for children. She spent time with children at The Boys and Girls Club to teach them about the website and also supported their explorations of the educational sites themselves. Casey is the daughter of Patricia Moore and Clyde Moore III and is a graduate of C.E. Jordan High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2003 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1582.

Jordyn Pennington addressed the issue of getting people to “eat healthy, live healthy and in turn, be healthy.� She organized a health fair at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church to educate and empower participants to learn how to eat healthy, and therefore, begin and continue to live healthier lives.

Participants had access to health educators at the fair that provided information about necessary health screenings for early detection, treatment, and survival. Jordyn is the daughter of Reginald and LaShawn Pennington and is a 2012 graduate of the City of Medicine Academy. She was a member of Girl Scout Troop #3750.

Nicolette Mikayla Pennisi Raleigh, Wake 14

Casey Elizabeth Potter Wilson, Wilson

Collier Ann Savage Whiteville, Columbus

Interested in supporting her local disability community, Nicolette Pennisi volunteered her time with Special Blessings, a local service agency that supports adults and children who have disabilities as well as their families. Working with two Girl Scout troops, she provided handmade cards for special occasions, a treasure chest filled with small toys, and shared handmade lollipops at the annual holiday party for the children and their families. Nicolette is the daughter of Michael and Cheryl Pennisi and is a 2012 graduate of Millbrook High School. She was a member of Girl Scout Troop #30.

In order to provide children a quiet place to learn and read, Casey Potter remodeled the playroom and bathroom at the Wesley Shelter to include a tutoring space. She employed a local Girl Scout Cadette troop and held a book drive which collected more than 1,000 books. Working with the principal of Jones Elementary School, she collected lesson plans for all grade levels and bound them into binders with easy-to-read covers for use at the center.

Casey is the daughter of Ray and Christine Potter and is a graduate of James B. Hunt High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #792.

To educate her community about local plants, Collier Savage built 12 wooden kiosks and placed them at the Wildlife Action Preserve in Whiteville. She also planted 12 dogwood trees and organized an event with fun activities to teach children about local plants. Collier is the daughter of Robert and Suzanne Savage. She is a 2012 graduate of Whiteville High School and currently attends Southeastern Community College. Savage has been in Girl Scouts since 1999 and completed her Gold Award project as a member of Girl Scout Troop #657.

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Elisabeth Jane Schricker Raleigh, Wake 14

Brittany Lynn Schulz Cary, Wake 23

Bridget Kathleen Seelinger Raleigh, Wake 14

Pairing environmental stewardship with community action, Elisabeth Schricker partnered with local shelters to improve their linens supplies. She implemented her Changing Linens, Changing Lives project to help reduce the need to reuse bed sheets and pillow cases at local shelters. Through this program, hospitals donated 400 sets of linens to local homeless and domestic violence facilities.

Elisabeth is the daughter of Drs. Paul and Mary Schricker and is a graduate of Ravenscroft School. Schricker has been in Girl Scouts since 1999 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #776.

For her project, Brittany Schulz was interested in supporting teenage mothers and taking action for those in need. She started a collection drive for cooking supplies and provided them to a community non-profit organization working with new teen moms in Chicago, New Moms, Inc. She then taught classes on nutrition and cooking to homeless teen moms through this program. Brittany is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Schulz and is a rising senior at Cary Academy. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1862.

In an effort to bring attention to an endangered species living within North Carolina’s coastal waters, Bridget Seelinger created a fun and interactive website to teach others about sea turtles. She conducted a workshop to teach children about sea turtles, their role in the ecosystem, and the necessary steps to help protect this endangered marine life. Bridget is the daughter of Mark and Maureen Seelinger and is a 2012 graduate of St. Thomas More Academy. She has been in Girl Scouts since 1999 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #920.

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Caitlin Mateer Seyfried Greenville, Pitt

Jordan Sink Apex, Wake 23

Having a strong interest in the science and math fields, Caitlin Seyfried wanted to help engage young children in these subjects. She organized science and math activities for local children at the Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market. She also donated the activity plans and supplies to GO-Science, a nonprofit organization for science and math learning. Caitlin is the daughter of Bobby and Deb Culbertson and is a graduate of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #274.

Jordan Sink identified a need in her church nursery that could help increase space and reduce obstacles for new walkers. She designed and built cubicles to store diaper bags and other baby items in the nursery at Peak United Methodist Church. She also solicited assistance from some of the children at the church to help color pictures and decoupage the insides of the cubicles. Jordan is the daughter of Mike and Carin Sink and is a rising senior at Apex High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2003 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #12.

Gold Award projects are more than a good service project— they encompass organizational, leadership, and networking skills.

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Approximately one million Girl Scouts have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent since 1916.

The Girl Scouts’ highest award stands for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere.

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Nikita Srivastava Cary, Wake 19

Kara Eleni Summerford Raleigh, Wake 18

Concerned about the issues of bullying, prevention, and self-esteem, Nikita Srivastava conducted a series of workshops geared toward fourth and fifth-grade students at Turner Creek Elementary School and her local YMCA. Through a six-week workshop, she taught the children how to recognize bullying, bully prevention techniques, increase self-confidence and how to seek help. Nikita is the daughter of Ved and Nisha Srivastava and is a graduate of Cary High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2004 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1860.

Kara Summerford developed a tennis clinic to help youth learn about cardiovascular health. She organized a health, cardiovascular, and tennis clinic for the Boys and Girls Club of Wake County.

Her clinic promoted healthy eating, exercise, and a positive outlet for youth in the community.

Participants also learned the fundamentals of tennis. Kara is the daughter of Allen and Tula Summerford and is a rising junior at Broughton High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2004 and is in Girl Scout Troop #837.

Kimberly Sumner Thornton Wilmington, New Hanover

Tiana Threatt Raleigh, Wake 18

Morgan Elizabeth Trachtman Durham, Durham 10

Addressing the issues of isolation many nursing home residents experience, Kimberly Thornton created a club at her school called Hanover’s Helping Hands. She and members of the club went to Liberty Commons Nursing Center to engage the residents in a different activity each month.

She also gave presentations about the isolation of nursing home residents to different community organizations. Kimberly is the daughter of Doug and Emma Kay Thornton and is a graduate of New Hanover High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #286.

Interested in supporting local music programs in her community, Tiana Threatt collected supplies for the Community Music School.

She also redecorated the music library, provided two bookcases and file storage, collected and framed 21 posters, and created eight videos to promote the nonprofit organization. Tiana is the daughter of Kenneth and Emily Threatt and is a graduate of Sanderson High School. Threatt has been in Girl Scouts since 2002 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #73.

To help raise awareness about teenagers affected by cystic fibrosis and lymphoma, Morgan Trachtman organized the “Dancing For Life” event. In collaboration with the Jewish Social Action Committee at the Levin Jewish Community Center, her event honored teens Amy Wolf and Corey Gradin. Morgan is the daughter of Lynn Black and Larry Trachtman and is a graduate of Jordan High School.

She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is in Girl Scout Troop #1657.

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Anita Jordan Tyndall Wendell, Wake 20

Sneha Venkatraman Cary, Wake 23

Dayna Carol Wells Raleigh, Wake 14

Concerned about the lack of exposure to American Sign Language (ASL) and awareness of deaf culture, Anita Tyndall led sign language classes to children ages 7 to 10 through the Knightdale Parks and Recreation’s summer camp program at a local recreation center. The lessons were videotaped to create a practice-at-home program utilizing DVDs and others to view online via the YouTube website. She currently attends The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she is studying to become an ASL interpreter. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2003 and was a member of Girl Scout Troop #925.

To teach the public about more affordable and more convenient ways to support a sustainable food system, Sneha Venkatraman planted a garden at the Rex Hospital daycare.

The garden provided children at the daycare an opportunity to engage in gardening and with the food they eat. She also prepared a salad for the Ronald McDonald House and gave presentations to young children.

Sneha is the daughter of Ravi and Uma Venkatraman and is a rising senior at Apex High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2006 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #1842.

Traveling with a mission team to Guatemala, Dayna Wells worked with the team to establish a dental clinic in a local community.

In particular, Dayna worked with the youth near the clinic. She distributed toothbrushes and toothpaste to nearly 500 children, administered fluoride, and discussed with them the importance of good dental hygiene and instructions for proper teeth brushing. Dayna is the daughter of Dave and Donna Wells and is a graduate of Millbrook High School. She has been in Girl Scouts since 2000 and is a member of Girl Scout Troop #776.

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Board of Directors

Members

Bernadette Spong, Chair Jean Gordon Carter, First Vice Chair Joyce Mitchell, Second Vice Chair Annette Moore, Third Vice Chair Jim Peterson, Fourth Vice Chair Kristi Pindell, Treasurer Michelle Lewis, Secretary

Scottie Bryan Cheryl Burns Karen Dickinson Jenna Green Bonnie Hancock Kristen Hess Darleen Johns Deborah Johnson Manju Karkare Debra Laughery Damita McDougall Courtney Mumford Fran O’Sullivan Valerie Quiett Melissa Reed Marywalker Romanus Edelmira Segovia Karine Stallings Susan Stevens Marie VanHeusen Frank Westmeyer

Lisa M. K. Jones Chief Executive Officer

Girl Board Members Victoria Daniels Nathalie Hernandez Destiny Oakley Ami Patel Hannah Przelomski Tiffany Smith

Gold Award Committee Jane S. Barringer Mary Beth Hall Emily Adcock Hayne Jennifer Stewart Jones Lori Winkelstein