Girl Scouts were shining stars during Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ (GSSI) All That Glitters Award ceremony on March 28, 2015 at Rend Lake Resort in Whittington, Illinois. Each year, the banquet recognizes Girl Scouts from across southern Illinois who achieve significant accomplishments in community service and leadership. This year, GSSI recognized 73 girls who earned the Girl Scout Silver Award ... the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. The Girl Scout Silver Award is symbolic of accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as a girl becomes her best self and builds the world around her. The Girl Scout Silver Award project benefits a girl's community and can be earned as an individual or as part of a group.
2015 Girl Scout Silver Award Recipients
Troop #52: Leatrice Hein, Edwardsville - “Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue”
Troop #52: Sydney Joslyn, Edwardsville - “Voice of Reason”
Troop #71: Abby Fahnestock, Brighton - “Stepping Through the Seasons”
Troop #71: Sarah Gratton, Alton - “Berry Wine Path & Leadership Path”
Troop #71: Taylor Houchens, Godfrey - “SHHH The Plants Are Sleeping”
Troop #89: Anastazia Jany, Hecker - “Tots at the Roundtable”
Troop #89: Payton Smith, Waterloo - “Project Linus”
Troop #109: Sarah Dietzen, Glen Carbon - “The (Hidden) Hillside Garden”
Troop #109: Anndi Partridge, Edwardsville - “Memories of Granny”
Troop #248: Allison LaSalvia, Swansea - “American Flag Retirement Ceremony”
Troop #248: Gabrielle Gebhardt, Swansea - “Canvas Quotes”
Troop #248: Caroline Smith, Swansea - “Gift of Sight”
Troop #299: Gabby Holmes, Millstadt; Heather Gundlach, Belleville - “Community Baby Shower”
Troop #299: Megan Scheibel, Millstadt; Emma Hampsten, Millstadt; Courtney White, Belleville - “Accept Your Friend Request Here”
Troop #345: Chelse King, Fairview Heights - “Preserving the History of GS”
Troop #370: Colleen McCracken, Edwardsville - “The Pillowcase Project”
Troop #371: Mackenzie Butchee, Granite City - “Meme Champion”
Troop #371: Kimberly Melton, Granite City; Grace Sedabres, Granite City - “Mission: Sisterhood”
Troop #444: Kelsey Campbell, Marissa; Adrianna Wyninegar, Marissa - “Nursing Home Entertainment”
Troop #444: Reesha Beivenue, Marissa; Kyla Krause, Marissa - “Book Drive, Building Equipment”
Troop #517: Lydia Fulton, Worden - “Goal Getting
Troop #517: Isabelle Zurek, Staunton - “Library of Rocks”
Troop #539: Kaitlyn Barnett, Troy; Fayth Benson, Collinsville; Katie France, Marine; Hannah Franklin, Troy - “Science Day”
Troop #559: Hannah Almos, Edwardsville; Adriana Powell, Olathe,KS; Lauren Whaley, Glen Carbon - “Library League”
Troop #663: Maria Caito, Dupo; Selena Douglas, Dupo; Micayla Koonce, Dupo; Elizabeth Nelson, Dupo; Victoria Weaver, East Carondelet - “A Helping Hand”
Troop #795: Sydney Grellner, Swansea - “Helping the Day Star”
Troop #917: Lydia Blaies, Troy; Noelle Grabowski, Troy; Mary Hamilton, Troy - “Career Day”
Troop #958: Melissa Atkins, Troy; Jenna Fisher, Saint Jacob; Katharine Housewright, Saint Jacob; Shelby Lavely, Troy; Danielle Overbey, Troy; Megan Quam, Saint Jacob - “Relay for Life: Lighting the Path”
Troop #961: Jessica Scarbough, Granite City - “Camp Refresh”
Troop #1123: Caitlin Lloyd, O’fallon - “Crafts for Kids”
Troop #1496: Darla Balint, Highland - “Sports Day”
Troop #1496: Mallory LaFrance, Highland - “Boo-Boo-Bears”
Troop #1496: Chiara Frydruch, Highland - “Sports Clinic”
Troop #2073: Madison Blacker, Effingham; Tristen Jones, Effingham - “One Stop Teacher Shop”
Troop #2073: Sarah Lemar, Effingham - “Operation Quiet Comfort”
Troop #2644: Jessica Atwell, Neoga; Sheila Cline, Neoga; Emily Coen, Neoga; Cheyenne Vondrak, Neoga - “Jennings Park Renovations”
Troop #8047: Gillian Emrich, Benton - “A Journey Through a Year”
Troop #8249: Amber Haantz - “Organization of Marion Jr. High Choir Department”
Troop #8249: Katherine Hickey, Marion; Emily Kucharski, Marion; Sierra Smith, Marion - “Choir Prop and Costume Clean Up”
Troop #8308: Laura Juelfs, Red Bud - “Caring for Kids”
Troop #8308: Tory Huggins, Red Bud - “Teddy Up”
Troop #8441: Tessa Beckman, Germantown; Samantha Eversgerd, Germantown; Morgan Huelsmann, Bartelso - “Science Fun Day for Girls”
Troop #8643: Lexi Scrivner, Bluford - “Ballerina for a Day”
