When did you start with Girl Scouts? Why did you want to join?
I was a Girl Scout in Fort Worth, Texas, from kindergarten through fourth grade. I joined for the fellowship, skill learning, and leadership development. I loved the sleepovers at the zoo or at the museum, the carol-singing at the senior homes for the holidays, and the memories of bonding with other girls my age in all of our after-school activities. My brother was also a Scout and went on to get his Eagle.
What is your proudest Girl Scout achievement?
My proudest Girl Scout achievement came in the second grade: I sold so many Girl Scout cookies that I won the prize of attending Girl Scout camp for free (shout out to my mom who helped me deliver all of those cookies!). I fondly remember joking in the dining hall and singing songs around the campfire with all of those Girl Scouts that summer. I proudly wore the Girl Scout vests to school on the days of our meetings. Girl Scouts empowered me to start a recycling petition in elementary school. My schedule filled up with competitive soccer and I did not have time to continue my journey in Girl Scouts, and I cried that day. I still have my Brownie vest at my childhood home in Texas.
