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THE MARK OF THE TRULY REMARKABLE 2019–2020 GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD CEREMONY
Event Program
Welcome
Alison Wernicke: Girl Awards and Teen Experience Manager
Opening Ceremony
Ava G.: Troop 50014, Sand Eagles Service Unit
Message from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Board President
Laura Webb
Go Gold Manifesto
Laura Webb
Message from Girl Scouts of USA CEO
Sylvia Acevedo
In Memoriam of Florence Whiteman
Marcia Greensfelder: Gold Award Committee Member
Presentation of Scholarships
Jennifer Telfare: Gold Award Committee Member
Congratulations from Girl Scouts of West Central Florida CEO
Mary Pat King
Honoring the 2019-2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Alison Wernicke
Congratulations to the Bronze and Silver Award Girl Scouts
Alison Wernicke
Closing Song
Make New Friends
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
President’s Message
Welcome to Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s 2019–2020 Girl Scout Gold Award
Ceremony! For more than 100 years, the Gold Award has established a legacy, not only for the
young women who achieve it, but also for the communities that have benefitted. Although
it has evolved from its beginnings in 1916 as the Golden Eaglet of Merit, it has always held
its place as the highest award in Girl Scouting, which is a testament to the leadership and
determination of every girl who has earned it.
We thank you for joining us in honoring the outstanding achievements of 33 young women who have
continued that legacy by earning their Girl Scout Gold Award. We look to the future as we recognize 108
Girl Scout Cadettes who are following in their footsteps by earning the Girl Scout Silver Award and 441 Girl
Scout Juniors who are earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award. These young leaders all demonstrate hard
work and passion, and in doing so touch lives and improve our communities of today and the future. Today,
these young ladies join the alliance of women who took the initiative to assert themselves as leaders
and community advocates, and made meaningful, sustainable changes in their communities and around
the world.
Please spend some time to learn about these inspiring young women and their projects. I promise you will
be in awe of their dedication, perseverance, compassion, and overall character. They are our future business
and community leaders, and they possess the skills and ambition to overcome any obstacle or task that
comes their way. We honor them here today as they move into a new phase of life, following paths that lead
them to continue to be enthusiastic visionaries.
Congratulations to all of the 2019–2020 Gold, Silver, and Bronze award recipients. These young women are
leaders and innovative change-makers. We can all be confident that whatever their aspirations, with Girl
Scouts as part of their backgrounds, these young women will continue to make all of us at GSWCF proud! We
wish them the best in all their future endeavors. Lastly, a special thank you to all of the Girl Scout Gold Award
mentors and parents for their help in guiding the girls to achieve their goals, and to the committee members
for this wonderful event.
Sincerely,
Laura Webb
Webb Insurance Group, President
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, Board President
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
Scholarship Recipients
Ann Hensler Scholarship
Ann Hensler relocated in 1988 from Pennsylvania to become the Executive Director of the former Girl Scout
Suncoast Council. Ann was recognized as a Woman of Distinction in 1992. There was a beautiful presence about
her with a genuine heart. There are three scholarships available for graduating Girl Scout Ambassadors.
Gabrielle Mevers Lauren Munson Lily Riopelle
Girl Scouts of West Central
Florida Scholarship
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida established this scholarship in 2019 for Gold Award Girl Scouts to further
their education after high school graduation. The funding for this scholarship comes from supporters of the Gold
Award program. Gold Award Girl Scouts are graded on their participation in our program, community volunteer
services and a 500 word essay.
Miranda Bihler
To earn a scholarship, a girl must have received her Girl Scout Gold Award; be a currently registered Girl Scout; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; and submit an application,
a list of Girl Scout accomplishments, awards, community and volunteer activities, and a 500-word essay on how she discovers, connects, and takes action.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
The Mark Of The Truly Remarkable
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who demonstrate extraordinary
leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities—and beyond. In 100
years, one million girls have earned the Gold Award or its equivalent. University research indicates that adding the Gold Award to
a college application is a critical element in the admissions decision process.
• According to the 2012 National Girl Scout Alumnae Study, Gold Award Girl Scouts place significantly higher importance on
having a successful career and financial security, being leaders, and they are more likely to believe that they are achieving their
life’s ambitions.
• A number of colleges and universities recognize the achievements and leadership abilities of Gold Award Girl Scouts
by establishing scholarship programs for them. Girl Scouts of the USA publishes the Scholarships for Girl Scouts at
girlscouts.org/scholarships and all Gold Award Girl Scouts and their families are strongly encouraged to check it out. Seniors in
high school can also apply for a council scholarship.
• A Girl Scout who has earned her Gold Award immediately rises one rank in any of the U.S. military branches.
• Gold Award Girl Scouts are acknowledged by many government, state, local, and non-profit organizations.
• Girls completing their High Awards at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels may apply their service hours to the President’s
Volunteer Service Awards. For more information or to apply, visit presidentialserviceawards.gov.
• Through sustainable Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award projects, girls find the root cause of community issues and take action to
improve lives now and in the future.
Sarina Albaugh, Dunedin
Sarina is advocating for women’s health with her Advocate for Yourself project. Sarina realized a lot of
pregnant women mistake serious health conditions, like a heart attack, for a pregnancy symptom. Sarina
spent more than 100 hours researching, planning and developing a program for healthcare workers and
women from low socioeconomic backgrounds who may not be able to access healthcare as easily. She
presented her program at a booth at the March of Dimes Tampa walk where she spoke directly to women to
educate them about her cause. Sarina is a 2020 graduate of Dunedin High School.
Genevieve Allen, Lithia
Genevieve’s Girls Can Do Anything project aims to educate future female leaders about women’s history.
Genevieve believes a deep understanding of our past is key to a successful future. She babysat to raise $300
for her project and used that money to purchase 21 books that highlight female trailblazers. Genevieve hosted
a workshop for girls in grades 3–5. They read books, recommended new ones, and wrote about the lessons
they learned. Genevieve’s project will be sustained through her donation to a third grade classroom and the
school’s library. Genevieve is a 2020 graduate from Newsome High School.
Ashlyn Baralt, Clearwater
Ashlyn’s Be My Friend Bench aims to improve self-confidence and kindness among children in preschool
and kindergarten. Ashlyn remembered how lonely she sometimes felt as a child if her best friend was absent
from school. She recalled it being intimidating to ask to be included in activities. If a child is experiencing
similar feelings, they can sit on the bench to let other children know they would like to be included in recess
games. Children learn about this system through pamphlets and an informational video Ashlyn created.
Ashlyn is a 2019 graduate of Gibbs High School.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Miranda Bihler, Wimauma
Miranda tackles a serious health risk facing children and young adults with her The C.O.N.: Cost of Nicotine
project. She identified that there’s been a decrease in cigarette use by teenagers because they’re turning to
e-cigarettes since vaping is promoted as a safer alternative. Miranda spent 150 hours researching, planning
and developing a program she presented to educate her peers and their parents about the misconceptions
and dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. Miranda is a 2020 graduate of Durant High School.
Abigail Clark, Largo
Abigail’s Autism Awareness Interaction project is designed to educate people of all ages about Autism and
how to interact with someone who has it. Abigail aims to break down the social barriers people with Autism
face every day with her project. She created an educational pamphlet with tips for successful interactions
and an animated video that demonstrates a conversation between a Neurotypical and Autistic person.
Abigail’s project will be sustained through USF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) social
media channels. Abigail is a 2020 high school graduate.
Natalya Donaldson, Homosassa
Natalya knows how popular scalloping is in Florida, but she realized many people aren’t aware of how harmful
it is to the environment when scallop shells are dumped into fresh water. Her Scallop Destinations: An
Awareness and Conservation Project aims to educate people about this environmental concern. Natalya
conducted a six month study and documented her experience in a video she used for presentations. She
wrote letters to more than 15 state legislators asking them to pass a bill protecting Blue Water Ways. The
booklets, pamphlets, and informational signs she created can be found at multiple parks in Citrus County.
Natalya is homeschooled and will graduate in 2021.
Emily Dufour, Lakeland
Emily’s Post Your Secret project encourages people to find their voice and use it. Emily noticed some people
are afraid to share their opinions, but she recognizes there is power in expressing your thoughts. Emily
created a program that will live on through the art department at her school. It encourages people to decorate
an anonymous postcard containing a secret. The postcards are then hung around the library. Emily’s goal is to
spark conversation among people when they read the anonymous secrets because that’s where the greatest
changes begin. Emily is a 2019 graduate of George W. Jenkins High School.
Bayley Edwards, Homosassa
After learning about the dangers students in her school district face when walking to school, Bayley created
the Light Your Way to Safe Education project. It combats the serious risk that more than 2,600 students
face every school day by providing reflector lights they can attach to their backpacks. Bayley secured $3,000
in grant money and donations in order to purchase 2,500 three-mode LED reflectors for students in Citrus
County. Bayley also recorded a video that played during all the middle and high school morning shows. Bayley
is a 2020 graduate of Crystal River High School.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Eva Erhardt, Tampa
Eva wanted to bring more awareness to the medical examiner’s office because she believes there was such
negative stigma surrounding that career choice. She decided to educate the public with an informational
video explaining this career called What Goes on in There? Answering Questions About Medical Examiners.
Eva worked with volunteers and used her school’s equipment to interview a medical examiner from
Hillsborough County. The medical examiner’s office and her high school’s Television and Film Club Board will
sustain the project by using the video for promotional purposes.
Katelyn Fischer, St. Petersburg
Katelyn’s Environmental Resilience through Community Collaboration project brings organizations like
NOAA and SRI together in order to collaborate more easily. While volunteering for different organizations
in her community, Katelyn identified that there is a lot of research that still needs to be done regarding
marine science life, but lack of funding is a problem. This project creates a centralized hub for environmental
organizations and companies to store their data and collaborate more efficiently. Katelyn is a 2020 graduate
of Osceola Fundamental High School.
Danielle Gaus, St. Petersburg
Danielle’s love of the outdoors inspired her to share that passion with others while working to preserve
the environment. Danielle’s Bird Scavenger Hunt project is intended to bring awareness to the possible
extinction of birds in a fun and engaging way for children. Danielle researched the importance of birds in our
ecosystem and why some are so close to extinction. She then created a scavenger hunt program that targets
children in order to educate them. She partnered with three parks in Pinellas County that offer the program to
visitors. Danielle is a 2020 graduate of Osceola High School.
Hailey Hayes, Palm Harbor
Hailey highlights the importance of understanding mental health issues in her original e-book Gilbert the
Gator Goes to School. Hailey wrote and illustrated the digital children’s book as part of her To Be Different
project which addresses the issue of mental health awareness. Hailey worked with a psychiatrist to research
cognitive behavioral therapy techniques for anxiety and panic attacks. Using this research, she then wrote
Gilbert the Gator Goes to School for kindergarten to second grade children. To sustain her project, Hailey
created the To Be Different website where visitors can find the book and other resources related to mental
health awareness. Hailey is a 2020 graduate of Palm Harbor University High School.
Halle LeNoble, Wesley Chapel
In her Love Your Inner You project, Halle tackles the issue of low self-esteem and the impact it has on middle
and high school girls. Halle saw how social media plays a big role in how girls view themselves because they
are constantly bombarded with photos society deems beautiful. Halle created a Facebook and Instagram
account where she posts body-positive images and self-love tips. Her intention is to create a space that
promotes self-confidence. Visitors to the social platforms can also find free resources to help them if they are
struggling with low self-esteem. Halle is a 2020 graduate of Pasco High School.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Marissa LeNoble, Wesley Chapel
Marissa understands that domestic violence can affect anyone, including middle and high school students.
Her R.O.A.R: Recognition of Abusive Relationships project is designed to bring awareness to this issue. She
created a Facebook page where she shares information that highlights the warning signs and what to do if
you or someone you know is involved in a domestic violence situation. She also shared this information with
younger Girl Scout troops through in-person presentations. Marissa is a 2020 graduate of Pasco High School.
Erin Lynch, Land O’Lakes
After noticing a lack of awareness for readiness and preparedness, Erin launched a Pasco County Teen CERT
(FEMA Community Emergency Response Team) at her high school. The goal of her project is to fill the void
in community awareness, preparedness, and response capabilities for disasters and other emergencies—
particularly among teens. Erin dedicated 80 hours to researching CERTs and working with her local sheriff’s
office and school district to implement a Teen CERT. She secured grant funding to host a training for the
Pasco County Teen CERT. Erin is a 2020 graduate of Land O’Lakes High School.
Amber Matlach, Winter Garden
After learning of the financial hardships some families face when purchasing the proper sensory items for
their children, Amber decided to create A SENSE of the World. This project aims to help offset the costs of
these valuable items by creating her own and donating them to families in need. Ainsley met with families
with autistic children to identify their needs, partnered with other community organizations to collect
donations and created 150 sensory toys. Amber’s project will be sustained through her Instagram account
which shares DIY videos so others can learn how to create sensory toys. Amber will graduate from West
Orange High School in 2023.
Gabrielle Mevers, Seminole
Gabrielle wanted to brighten the days of hospital patients who were missing their beloved pets. She
dedicated close to 200 hours to her Tampa General Hospital Animal Visitation Area project. With the help
of volunteers she recruited, Gabrielle was able to identify an area at the hospital where transplant patients
can safely meet their pets. The park now has a bench where patients can spend time with their animals while
receiving treatment. Gabrielle is a 2020 graduate from Clearwater High School.
Miranda Midkiff, Trinity
Miranda’s love of the outdoors is the inspiration behind her Pollination Station project. She recognized
pollination is continuing to decline and took action to not only educate others about this important issue, but
ensure pollination continues at Camp Indian Echo. After gathering information from several lectures by the
Florida Native Plant Society, Miranda created informational posters and flyers that are on display at Werner-
Boyce State Park. With the help of her troop, Miranda planted native plants at Camp Indian Echo. Miranda will
graduate from J.W. Mitchell High School in 2021.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Bryn Muller, Largo
Bryn’s February Festival project lends a helping hand to those struggling with homelessness while also
bringing awareness to the community. Bryn saw homeless people in her community were not only living
without basic necessities, but their neighbors often looked down on them. She interviewed homeless people
and created a documentary to educate others. She also planned an event that provided basic hygiene
services, health checkups, resources for health insurance and meals to the homeless population. Bryn will
graduate from Largo High School in 2021.
Lauren Munson, Lithia
Lauren understands the importance of mental health and aims to help others cope with difficult situations
through her Journal Your Journey project. During her research, Lauren identified that parents of sick children
often neglect their own mental health. She also learned about the benefits journaling can have as a stress
reliever. In order to create an easy coping mechanism for them, Lauren worked with Ronald McDonald
House to create a website with helpful resources and provide a journal to all families being served by the
organization. Lauren is a 2020 graduate from Bloomingdale High School.
Sophia Paige, Pinellas Park
Sophia’s More than a Vote project aims to increase not just the desire, but the ability for teenagers to be
more involved in our democratic system. She realized her peers weren’t engaging in the voting process
because they either didn’t understand it or thought it was boring and unimportant. Sophia organized a
program that included a mock election to educate teenagers and change their perspective. She utilized social
media and the internet to reach others outside of her community. Sophia is a 2020 graduate of Osceola
Fundamental High School.
Chrissy Park, Tampa
Chrissy noticed the socioeconomic background of a child affected his or her ability to excel in the education
system. Her Tutoring for Change project aims to combat this achievement gap. Chrissy rallied and educated
volunteers to help her tutor more than 40 students from Title I schools in her community. She created a
website and informational flyer in order to sustain her project and raise awareness about her initiative and
the benefits of tutoring. Chrissy will graduate from Berkeley Preparatory School in 2021.
Julie Park, Tampa
Julie believes in the importance of preserving our environment and that a key component to this is early
education. Her Recycling Awareness project targets children in elementary school and kindergarten so they
can learn about the importance of recycling and develop habits at a young age. Julie worked with recycling
coordinators at City of Tampa to research the issue and put together an engaging program for her school
visits. She also partnered with local grocery stores to have reusable grocery bags donated to her recycling
education program. Julie is a junior at Berkeley Preparatory School.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Kara Pugliese, New Port Richey
Kara has made it safer for children to play sports outside through her project called Project Ultraviolet. After
learning about the dangers of UV rays, Kara not only educated her community about the importance of eye
health in children, but she also purchased and donated more than 300 pairs of sunglasses to the Greater
Holiday Little League. The sunglasses were passed out to players on opening day. Kara’s project will be
sustained through the website and brochures she created. Kara will graduate from Gulf High School in 2021.
Ashlee Rice, Madeira Beach
Ashlee dedicated 110 hours to her Severe Allergy Awareness Campaign project which targets children and
young adults. Ashlee noticed young adults were struggling to control their allergies during their transition into
the real world. She researched what support people in this age group were looking for and worked to create
resources for them. Her project will be sustained through the website and infographics she created in order
to spread her message. Ashlee also created posters and placed them at universities and public areas in her
community. Ashlee is a 2018 graduate of Clearwater High School.
Lily Riopelle, Tampa
Lily’s Love Does Not Hurt: Know the Signs project tackles the issue of domestic violence, specifically in
teenage relationships. Lily created this public service announcement that explains 10 warning signs for people
to look for and what to do if they see them. She was professionally trained in workshop guidance, then
developed her own workshop to present to her peers. The workshop included a viewing of the PSA and open
discussions about domestic violence. Lily is a 2020 graduate of H.B. Plant High School.
Reanna Stiehler, Seminole
Reanna’s Protect our Planet project encourages people to realize the beauty of the outdoors and the harmful
effects littering can have on it. She spent more than 85 hours researching the state of the environment
and what steps she could take to improve it. She worked with the City of Pinellas Parks and Public Works
departments to organize park clean-ups that her high school’s National Honor Society will continue. Reanna
saw children and adults offer to help while she was conducting a clean-up. She was able to speak with these
volunteers about her cause and spread awareness about climate change. Reanna is a 2019 graduate of Dixie
Hollins High School.
Samantha Sutton, Palm Harbor
Samantha’s Teenage Fortitude project is designed to encourage people to learn about the importance of
mental health and bring more awareness to mental illnesses. Samantha took action after realizing she and
her peers weren’t receiving this information in school. After conducting in-depth research on various types of
mental illnesses, Samantha created a website where she shared her findings. She also planned and recorded
videos for the website. The posts highlight mental illness symptoms and the best ways to cope if you or
someone you know is struggling. Samantha is a 2019 graduate of East Lake High School.
Elise Waldo, Summerfield
Elise’s Eating Healthy on a Budget project tries to combat the belief that only people with a higher income
can have a healthy diet. Elise saw too many people engaging in poor eating habits, simply because it was a
cheaper option. She worked with dieticians, physicians and other experts at The Villages Health to research
on this issue. She created a research paper that explains how people can implement healthy eating habits
without breaking the bank. She has shared the information she compiled with local chefs so they can pass it
along to their students. Elise is a 2019 graduate of The Villages Charter School in Marion County.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA2019–2020 Gold Award Girl Scouts
LeeAnn Wallace, Brooksville
LeeAnn highlights the importance of reading in the educational development of children with her Give a
Book; Get a Book project. LeeAnn researched, planned and developed a presentation for elementary school
students to teach them about the benefits of reading. She also set up a “Give a Book; Get a Book” shelf for
them in their cafeteria so students have access to reading material that they can take home with them.
LeeAnn is a 2020 graduate of Central High School.
Emily Watkins, Auburndale
Emily understands the importance of mental health, but knows some teenagers have a tough time finding the
proper resources for help. She created the Be the Light project to help end the stigma around mental health.
Working with her school’s administration, she was able to host a mental health fair during school hours giving
her peers access to the resources she compiled. In order to sustain her project after the fair, Emily recorded
a video of herself sharing her personal experience with mental health and posted it online in an effort to
encourage others to follow in her footsteps.
Ainsley Williams, St. Petersburg
Inspired by the novel Wonder, Ainsley’s project shines a light on children with disabilities and their parents in
order to make them feel more included. The project also serves as a tool to teach kindness. Ainsley dedicated
more than 100 hours to create The Wonder Project, a documentary that shares the stories of disabled
people and families in her community. The documentary is being shown to 5th graders at Perkins Elementary
through virtual schooling because of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. The documentary is available for
viewing on YouTube. Ainsley is a 2020 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School.
Katlin Witte, Lithia
Katlin’s passion for the environment is what drove her to create her Save the Bees project. She identified the
bee population is declining because of harmful pesticides coupled with a lack of safe shelter for the insects
to lay eggs. On top of planning and developing an educational workshop, Katlin also built and installed a bee
habitat at Girl Scout Camp Wildwood and in a community garden. Katlin is a 2020 graduate of Durant
High School.
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDAGirl Scout Silver Award Recipients
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. Girls earning this award have DISCOVERED
issues, CONNECTED with their community, developed leadership skills, and TAKEN ACTION to advocate for their passions. They
have each given 50 hours, and most gave many more, towards their award. We congratulate the girls below for their dedication
and hours of hard work!
Irelyn Allen Madison Hurst Gabrielle Sanders
Isabella Amenta Dakota Jokela Liberty Sanford
Abigail Asaro Nitya Katwala Cassandra Santella
Jamie Barr Serene Khadir Adriana Santos
Lola Bavaro Isha Khan Madison Schmidt
Courtney Bennett Edyth Krook Meera Shevade
Kate Bentley Olivia Kurtz Hailey Siswanto
Aiden Blue Julia Lane Abigail Smith
Shaw Bouley Jessica Lankford Tiara Smith
Zuhra Brand Emma Lefferts Chaeli St. John
Gillian Brown Sairea Levenson Alexis Steiner
Kate Cameron Elena Levy Jamie Straily
Carly Chambers Presley Lomel Josie Stromgren
Macey Clay Sofia Marasco Gracie Sullivan
Ariel Cochrane Mallory Marsland-Pettit Sophia Thomasson
Riley Coleman Natalie Meyer Emelia Torres
Kayla Condron Bianca Middleton Keila Vanda
KayLynn Cordero Kassidy Morris Addison Weaver
Emma Crakow Kate Niehoff Abigail Webb
Addison Crawford Lauren Norvorska Amanda Whittlesey
Ashley Custin Rachel Obgregon Rowan Williams
Lillian Dettmer Olivia Ondash Ayla Yebba
Malaina Dickey Danielle Ortiz Emilie Youmans
Alyssa Dufort Isabella Page Amberlyn Young
Sydney Dufort Sierra Payne List reflects girls who completed
Skyllar Erikson Camila Perez-Martinez their projects between
Lauren Erwin Jessica Pittman March 30, 2019–April, 1 2020
Isobelle Evjen Isabel Rose Poholsky
Mia Faingold Allison Preston
Elaine Feaster Zoe Pukas
Ana Fernandez Saylor Purks
Sofia Figueroa Aubrey Raile
Kylie Francois Sarah Raza
Bayan Gazmour Brynlee Rhodes
Kayla Grosch Ella Riddle
Ava Gunter Holly Roberts
Faith Hall Isabella Robinson
Jacey Hayden Laney Runkles
Emma Henshaw Taylor Russell
Jessica Hill Madelyn Ruyle
Rees Homer Alexa Sanchez
Kalisa Hosch Emma Sanders
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O FF W E S T CC EENNTTRRAALL FFL LOORRI DI DA AGirl Scout Bronze Award Recipients
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Girls earning this award have DISCOVERED
issues, CONNECTED with their community, developed leadership skills, and TAKEN ACTION to advocate for their passions. They
have each given 20 hours, and most gave many more, towards their award. This award is worked on as a troop. The list below
includes girls who completed their project between Oct. 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2020. We congratulate them for their dedication
and hours of hard work! We cannot wait to recognize our 2018–2019 Bronze Award recipients who have completed, or are
currently working on their project.
Vivian Abston Megan Berkey Mollie Clampitt Ava Eng
Fatima Abukhaled Francesca Best Rose Clemons Alesya Enyart
Olivia Adams Abigail Bigelow Gabrielle Clohessy Daniella Estevez
Maryn Adams Katrin Bjornsdottir Olivia Collier Janna Fahmy
Helena Adkins Bailey Blackwell Allyson Conner Aubreigh Fairall
Gianna Aguirre Bella Blair Heidi Connor Sophia Fanous-Samaan
Maya Agustines Emily Blair Kai Connors Sierra Farrell
Emma Alexander Lilianna Bobo Jillian Cornwell Maryrose Fausnaugh
Jordan Alexander Cecelia Bosque Bianca Coton Ava Fedorchak
Samantha Alexander Amber Bouchie Alex Couch Ella Fedorchak
Anastasia Allen Caytlenn Bowers Caitlin Couture Vicky Feigel
Abigail Alperovich Zoie Bowers Ameera Crawford Neveya Fletcher
Lily Anderson Grace Bowman Olivia Creel Abigail Flinchum
Angelina Anderson Isabella Boyd Makenna Crotty Gianna Floyd
Londyn Andrews Rebecca Brabant Taina Cruz Zionne Fluellen-Ersery
Isabella Arad Alida Bravo-Harrington Moriah Cue Ava Ford
Stella Arcadu Alexis Brayer Amanda Custin Ila Ford
Aspen Armstrong Hope Brillhart Amelia Dahlvik Kaelyn Foubister
Ava Arrighi Jaeda Brock Keira Daily Hannah Fouche
Natalie Ashline Kayleigh Brock Marisol Delgado Kylie Freebairn
Reymoni Austin Sophia Brosch Margaret Dewsbury Jaidyn Freyn-Angel
Makayla Baier Jacqueline Brown Andrea Diaz-Chaves Aubrianna Fulford
Rosemary Bailey Bridget Browne Alexa Dickey Haven Fulk
Lila Bailey Jocelyn Buczek Amelia Dille Caroline Gallant
Emma Baldwin Chloe Burnett Bella DiMedio Aleiya Garcia
Adalyn Ball Jaeci Burney Katherine Dixon Ellie Garland-Cook
Alexandra Ball Brielle Burt Natalie Donovan Lela Garlock
Ava Ball Emerson Busciglio Mary Dorries Zoe Garruto
Sarah Barbosa Sofia Call Ellena Duprat Lily Geis
Natalie Barcelo Kyleigh Caracciolo Gabriella Eads Madison Gelwix
Kayla Barone Nola Carden Tessa Eaton Gabrielle Gennille
Kyleigh Barry-Vespole Delaney Carpenter Katelyn Edwards Claire Gentner
Morgan Batey Isabell Carpenter Maggie Edwards Ramiyah Gilliam
Kaylin Bauer Shaldemar Carreras Susan Egan Ava Giordano
Arianna Beasley Kaitlyn Carroll Samantha Eisenhart Keeley Girovasi
Rilee Behnke Gianna Casacchia Sarah Elessawy Natalie Gonsalves
Eloise Benham Katelyn Caseber Anabella Elliott Emma Gostian
Celia Bentil Isabella Cenal Natalia Ellis Jaina Grable
Annika Beresheim Athena Chung Cecilia Elza Lindsey Grauer
Katrina Berg Samara Cimarik Williams Emma Celeste Gray
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W E S T CC EE NNTTRRAALL FFLLOORRI DI DA AGirl Scout Bronze Award Recipients
Marlow Griffin Arianna Kasarjian Reese McClellan Kyalee Peercy
Kalila Grimes Madison Katsares Kyrie McDaniel Haley Peet
Ashlyn Grisham Rebecca Kennedy Emilee McGinnis Camryn Pelski
Marguerite Guerra Leyan Khadir Gabbie McGlinsey Avery Pento
Autumn Hale Addison Kinsella Georgina McGonnigal Penelope Perez
Fionnuala Hallinan Courtney Kirk Isabel McIrvin Isabella Phillips
Leena Hammond Olivia Kittendorf Zaria McKinney Gabriella Pichowski
Bailey Hand Peyton Kizilelma Caitlin McKnabb Kalani Pierce
Samantha Haro Calissta Knapp Ava McLachlan Andrea Pinkerton
Amanda Harris Madison Knesl Sadie McLaughlin Desiree Piquette
Korinne Harris Sarah Knight Reagan McLean Aubrey Pitts
Meghan Harry Alisa Koch Lexie Mehr Shea Polley
Maya Harvey Dahlia Kolaxazov Sydney Merrill Lilli Posey
Elizabeth Hasty Bridgette Kolka Ainsley Meyer Brooke Pothier
Katie Haya Lucy Kossoff Laura Meyer Lily Preston
Nikki Haya Natalie Kossoff Avery Michael Jillian Priole
Michelle Haynie Annabelle Kumm Kendall Mies Hailey Provanzana
Katie Heidelberg Katie Kurtz Abigail Miller Aurora Quiterio
Amelie Heine Kira Kuznietsova Grace Miller Bronwyn Radi
Norah Henderlong Tiary Larson Natalie Miller Kelsey Radigan
Savannah Henington Alannah LaSpesa Zoie Miller Quinn Rainbeau
Elizabeth Hero Messano Madison Lawton Jenna Miner Natalia Ramirez
Christina Hills Addison Leach Cambell Mischler Meagan Ray
Victoria Hills Siena Leadbetter Haylee Mobley Makenzie Reinartsen
Holly Hocking Gabriella Leck Sara Monzon-Hiraldo Malia Rezac
Sydney Hoffman Meredith Lee Adrianna Morales Josslyn Rice
Hannah Hopkins Sydney LeMay Makayla Morgan Haidyn Rich
Madison Horner Alexandra Lemonias Miles Morgan Gabrielle Richardson
Aysia Horton Kathy Ligertwood Norah Motta Kylie Riddle
Lilly Hotchkiss Fako Lilli Lilly Mullins Ruby Riddle
Eva Hsi Madison Lincoln Julianna Myers Averry Robbins
Kyla Hudson Aiyanna Lindsey Jasmine Nandlal Bailey Robinson
Kate Hughes Jade Linscott Faith Neil Morgan Robinson
Hayden Hurlburt Bella Longano Grace Neil Melanie Robles
Peyton Hussey Daphne Lovell Sarah Nelson Elena Rock
Mary Grace Hyde Anna Lucas Emily Norton Skylar Rockey
Samantha Iglesias Zoey Lulgjuraj Ysabella Nunez Alexis Rodriguez
Sadie Irwin Malin Lunsford Lauryn O’Neal Ava Rodriguez
Ella Isacksen Ella Lurz Yohara Ortiz Bea Rodriguez
Delaney Jarrell Kethryn Lynch Abigail Osadchey Elianna Rodriguez
Anabela Johnson Alexandra Lyons Alisa Owens Leeann Rodriguez
Catalina Johnson Brianna Maguire Calla Owens Christina Rodriguez-Marin
Ella Johnson Alexandra Majer Megan Pace McKenzie Rolle
Madissen Johnston Mia Manning Abigail Page Emmalyn Ronuckeo
Addison Jones Lauren Marquardt Amia Paige Elise Rowland
Jenna Jones Lilly Marshall Hayley Palte Taylor Russo
Josie Jones Avery Massey Ryleigh Parker Lilliana Salerno
Madeline Jones Emma Matthews Bailey Pate Zaina Salih
Hana Joseph Sophia Maust Lindsay Paulson Kayleigh Sand
Jianna Jurado-Marcano Abigail McCarthy Emerson Payne Lily Sanford
GGI RI RL L SSCCOOUUTTSS OO FF W
W E S T CC EE NNTTRRAALL FFLLOORRI DI DA AGirl Scout Bronze Award Recipients
Morgan Sayer Mira Snyder Mikayla Valdes Elyse Whitesell
Isabelle Scaramauzzi Danai Sparou Madison Varoutas Ella Wiley
Brooke Schoening Katie Spong Jayden Vega Sydney Wilkerson
Sarah Schreider Shelby Steppacher Jollysa Velaquez-Lopez Victoria Williams
Ava Schroeder Ellajoy Stevenson Delaney Vessey Darrah Willson
Abigail Segall Emily Stewart Bella Vielledent Lucy Wilson
Juliette Selman Viola Stimtikidis Adeline Wager Sydney Wilson
Gabrielle Senning Isabela Stitt Chloe Waite Valentina Wilson
Vinci Settlemire Sophia Suchodolski Genevieve Wakczak Vida Wilson
Adalynn Shepherd Julia Swigart Aubrielle Walker Dakota Wood
Giada Shepherd Kate Thacker Myla Walker Leah Wood
Mackenzie Sherburne Mina Thackeray Sophia Walker Isabella Wright
Safiya Sherif Ariana Thomas Abigail Watson Madison Wright
Emma Shivel Sydney Thomas Charlotte Weber Giuliana Yambo
Emmie Silcox Audrey Thomasson Shiomi Weber Echo Yates
Jessica Simkins Ashtyn Thompson Avery Wehling Sophia Yates
Campbell Simons Riley Throneburg Piper Weingart River Yebba
Mikayla Sinnett Amayah Tipsword Maya Weinstein Alyssa Youmans
Hazuki Skyes Chloe Troupe Margaret Welch List reflects girls who completed
Laura Smith Camryn Turner Fenix White their projects between
Madison Smith Emily Uravich Ava Whitehouse Oct. 1, 2018–Sept. 30, 2019.
GGI RI RL L SSCCOOUUTTSS OO FF W
W E S T CC EE NNTTRRAALL FFLLOORRI DI DA ACongratulations!
Genevieve,
We are so very proud of you!
Girls REALLY can do anything!
Love you,
Mom & Grace
Congratulations!
Natalya,
We are so proud of you and all you
have accomplished! We love you!
Love,
Dad, Mom, Harmonie, Nana,
PopPop, Grammie Joan, Howard,
and all your sisters
GIRL SCOUTS OF WEST CENTRAL FLORIDACongratulations!
Congratulations on your Girl Scout
Gold Award achievement Halle &
Marissa LeNoble; Troop 663, Class
of 2020.
Sand Eagle Service Unit Community
Congratulations!
Congratulations Gabrielle,
from kindergarten through 12 grade;
you grew from a Daisy to a beautiful,
successful young woman. Completing
your Gold Award project reflects your
love and compassion.
We love you,
Mom and DadCONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations on achieving your
Gold Award, Kara. You are truly a girl
of courage, confidence, and character,
who has made the world a better place.
Love always,
Mom and Dad
Congratulations!
Smiling Sisters celebrates
Eva Erhardt and Lily Riopelle on
this amazing achievement! We
hope that your love of scouting
and the power of G. I. R. L.
continue to guide you in your
brilliant future. Congratulations!Congratulations!
Amber, we are so proud of you.
Your project made a difference
in people’s lives! We love you!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Bayley on your Gold
Award! We are very proud of you!
Love,
Madre, Padre, Austin, & Carson
Congratulations!
Lauren,
We are so very proud of you!
Congratulations!
Love you,
Mom, Dad & RileyNational Gold Award Girl Scouts
Every year, ten exceptionally inspiring Gold Award Girl Scouts are chosen as National Gold Award
Girl Scouts.
This honor is given to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors whose Gold Award projects demonstrated
extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge
related to a national and/or global issue. These young women are taking matters into their own hands,
generating much-needed change!
This year, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has nominated Miranda Bihler, Natalya Donaldson, and
Hailey Issues
Hayes. The tenworld,
of the new National Gold Award
meet your match:Girl Scouts
Gold will Girl
Award be announced in July.
Scouts. They commit
the time, energy, and passion to tackle challenges in their communities and around
the world — all while finishing high school.
BECOME A GIRL SCOUT AT Council URL here © 2019 Girl Scouts of the USA. All Rights Reserved.Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Laura Webb, President
Mary Pat King, Chief Executive Officer
Vinnie Vaughn, First Vice President
Abby Mackness, Second Vice President
H. Tyson Lykes, II, Third Vice President
Gwin Londrigan, Treasurer
Kelly Flannery, Secretary
Members at Large:
Jodi Avery Lynn Jackson Dorman Stephen Ponzillo
Susan S. Craig Michelene Everett Denise Reddick
Renee Dabbs Cami Gibertini Marion Rich
Lauren Debick Nicole DeLoach Hubbard Keith Smith
Deirdre Dixon Grace Maseda
Girl Board Members
Annabelle A.,
Breana W.
Gold Award Committee
Diejonia Abbott Mary Hamilton JulieAnne Parker
Vickie Abbott Dawn Horton Kelly Sobtzak
Kathy Antis Julie Linhart Jennifer Telfare
Marcia Greensfelder Karen Macauley Florence WhitemanƗ
Amy Hamilton Birdie Mumford Stephanie Wilson
Ɨ In Memoriam of Florence WhitemanMake New Friends Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold. A circle is round, it has no end. That’s how long, I will be your friend. A fire burns bright, it warms the heart. We’ve been friends, from the very start. You have one hand, I have the other. Put them together, we have each other. Silver is precious, gold is too. I am precious, and so are you. You help me and I’ll help you and together we will see it through. The sky is blue. The Earth is green I can help to keep it clean Across the land, Across the sea Friends forever we will always be
Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be and to
honest and fair, respect myself and others,
friendly and helpful, respect authority,
considerate and caring, use resources wisely,
courageous and strong, make the world a better place,
and responsible for what I say and do, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence,
and character, who make the world a better place.Thank you to our sponsors:
Jean Kohler
Lt. Col, USAF, Retired
Girl Scouts of Suncoast Council
Board President, 1994-2000
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