Kara S.,
a 10th grader at Vinemont High School, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold
Award. Smith earned her Gold Award for her project, Introduction to Marching
Band. Her project focused on providing a music program for the students of
Vinemont Elementary. Kara noticed that students were not joining 6th
grade “beginner band” because they had not become familiar with music,
instruments or band in elementary school.
At the end of the program, there was a 23.7 percent increase in basic
instrument knowledge and a 30 percent increase in the number of students who
plan to participate in beginner band.
“At first,
the project seemed overwhelming,” said Kara. “Music is one of the first
programs to be cut when funding is low in schools. Also, many students are
missing scholarship opportunities by not learning to play a musical instrument
or participating in marching bands.”
“By earning
the Girl Scout Gold Award,” said Melva Tate, interim chief executive officer of
the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, “Kara has become a community leader.
Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her
apart.”
The girl who
goes for the Gold embraces challenges, achieves excellence, and works
diligently to make the world a better place, in her own unique way. Her
leadership, vision, and boundless energy are an inspiration to all Girl Scouts.
Each girl earning her Gold Award demonstrates excellence through a leadership
project totaling more than 65 hours. Girls who earn their Gold Award are also
recognized by the President of the United States, the U.S. Congress, the U.S.
Armed Services, state legislatures, colleges and universities for admission and
scholarship opportunities, and the American Legion. Some universities and
colleges offer scholarships unique to Gold Award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S.
Armed Forces may
receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.
About Girl Scout Gold Award
The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl
Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate
extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action
projects. 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. For more
information about the Gold Award, visit girlscoutsnca.org/gogold.
About
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
Girl
Scouting gives every girl access to life-changing experiences that inspire her
to do something BIG! Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way
community partner and serves over 15,000 girl members ages 5-17 and 5,000
volunteers in programs across 36 counties. For more information, call
800-734-4541 or visit girlscoutsnca.org.
