Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Alexandra
Lloyd from O’Fallon, Illinois; Bailee Warsing from Granite City, Illinois and Katie Albert from
Waterloo, Illinois have been selected as its 2016 Outstanding Graduating Girl Scout Scholarship winners.
The girls were recognized April 9 at GSSI’s annual All That Glitters Ceremony held at the Holiday Inn in
Mt. Vernon, Illinois. In addition to earning this prestigious award, Alexandra and Bailee each received a
$500 scholarship and Katie received a $1,000 scholarship for the college or university she will attend this
fall.
Alexandra Lloyd from O’Fallon
Alexandra is a Girl Scout Ambassador who received her Girl
Scout Gold Award in 2015. She is also a Trifecta recipient. Alex states that the Girl Scout program
has empowered her to try new things and helped prepare her to make a difference as an adult. Alex
is currently a senior at O’Fallon g\Township High School and plants to attend the University of
Notre Dame in the fall.
“Growing up as a Girl Scout, I have always known that girls are strong and powerful. My leaders
always challenged me to try new things, and having the opportunity to grow and learn in a
community of supportive women and girls helped me to become more confident and adventurous,”
said Alex.
Bailee Warsing from Granite City
Bailee is a Girl Scout Ambassador who is also a Girl Scout
Gold Award and Trifecta recipient. She states that through Girl Scouting she has gained the communication and leadership skills necessary to become a community member that makes a
difference in the lives of others. Bailee is currently a senior at Granite City High School and plans to
attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the fall.
“During my eleven years in Girl Scouting, I have been able to participate in so many activities I
wouldn’t have otherwise had the opportunity to. I have become a leader. It is the most influential
activity I have participated in,” said Bailee.
Katie Albert from Waterloo
Katie is a Girl Scout Ambassador who is also a Girl Scout Gold
Award and Trifecta recipient. Katie states that the most memorable part of her Girl Scout career
cannot possibly be limited to one event; it is the cumulative experience of thirteen years. Katie is
currently a senior at Waterloo High School and plans to attend Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville in the fall.
“The best thing I could tell others about Girl Scouts is that it is not about the badge, the pin or the
award. It is about the program and all that it represents. It is a door to opportunity. All you have to
do is walk through that door and discover all it has to offer,” said Katie.
“We are so pleased to honor Alexandra, Bailee and Katie with our Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts
Scholarship,” said Villie M. Appoo, GSSI Chief Executive Officer. “All three of these exceptional young
women are shining stars. They have done amazing things in their Girl Scout adventures – from giving
back to their communities to traveling the world. They are great examples of Girl Scouts of Southern
Illinois’ mission of Building Leaders for America,” Appoo added.
