Every Wednesday evening, an otherwise nondescript meeting place comes alive with the laughter and chatter of Girl Scout Troop 22176. Under the watchful eye of troop co-leader Jennifer “Jenni” Hicks, …
Girl Scouts spring into action for the community
As gardens burst into full bloom this spring, so is a lively group of Girl Scouts in Troop 29220. The group, a mix of 10 Daisies (kindergarten to first grade) …
Girl Scouts cookies by the case
Hey, ever wished you had a freezer full of thin mints? How about multiple boxes of do-si-dos to share with your book club?
For a limited time (and with limited choices), …
Ball Camp fifth grader wins national Girl Scouts essay contest
On Thursday, March 16, Gracie Ogle was recognized in a special ceremony as the winner of a national essay contest titled “Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back” and she …
Girl Scouts: Connection outside the classroom
Despite their age or where they attend school, members of Girl Scouts Troop 20986 are finding friends outside the classroom. The Troop includes Daisies (grades K-1), Brownies (grades 2-3), Juniors …
Girl Scouts: Friends, confidence, leadership
Karianne LeClair’s West Knoxville Girl Scouts troop started two years ago and already has completed a successful cookie-selling season, organized drives for community causes and started covering their vests with …
Vintage Girl Scout uniforms set stage for premiere
Girl Scouts, which was founded in 1912, started with the belief that girls could do anything. Although women were not able to vote until 1920, that idea inspired girls to …
Girl Scouts closes the gaps for ‘untraditional’ families
Nicole Williams didn’t plan on spending her evenings twice a month to organize donation drives, mix elephant slime or fundraise for a derby racetrack. She also didn’t see herself cooking …