Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania recently announced that Danielle Lazorcik, of Troop 41205, has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award.
The recent State College Area High School graduate completed her Gold Award project, which she called “Project Raptors.”
“Project Raptors” was developed and executed by Lazorcik and addressed the needs of the birds of prey exhibit at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. She updated the area with new signs that provide information visitors will find appealing and interactive.
She also interviewed visitors to find out what they wanted to know about the 12 species of birds at the center. “Throughout the course of (the) project, I gained more confidence as a leader,” Lazorcik says. “I learned how to coordinate a large project with many phases while managing a variety of large and small groups. I feel empowered to educate people about our impact on the environment.”
The Girl Scout Gold Award challenges Girl Scouts in grades nine to 12 to change the world, no matter how big or small their impact might be.
“Through the Gold Award, girls get passionate about a cause, collaborate with fellow community members, and take on a challenge,” says Jane Ransom, GSHPA CEO.
Lazorcik and other Gold Award recipients from across central and northeastern Pennsylvania will be honored at a special Gold Award luncheon next summer.
