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| Samantha Presson |
BIRMINGHAM,
Ala. –March 17, 2015–Samantha Presson, a 12th
Grader at Oxford High School, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Samantha
earned her Gold Award for her project, “Proactive
and Sustainable Leadership”. Her project focused on Altar Servers at the
Sacred Heart Church, and she addressed this challenge in the form of a work
day. Samantha renovated the server room,
developed and implemented a food drive. Her
project will be sustainable because she plans to assist with yearly Altar Server training and
weekly Mass leadership. The most successful part of the project was the renovation.
It efficiently incorporated many skill sets of numerous volunteers. The project
allowed many people to work and connect. It enhanced Ms. Presson’s leadership
skills: public speaking, time management, communication and perseverance.
“In many cases, if someone steps up to lead a cause, that
is all that is needed to get people to follow. The older people in our church
were so willing to help someone… who is interested in supporting their church
and local community by simply wanting to make a difference.”, Presson reported.
“By earning
the Girl Scout Gold Award,” said Mary Charles, interim
chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, “Samantha Presson 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 is 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.
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