Congratulations to four Webster Girl Scouts for earning recognition as Gold Award Girl Scouts.
At a ceremony held on Saturday, May 30, Amelia Thompson, Addison Terrana, Karolynn Shaw and Ava Hartfield all received their Gold Awards. The award recognizes Girl Scouts for their years of dedication to Scouting, and their outstanding accomplishments and service to the Webster community.
Here’s more information about these incredible young ladies and their projects:
Ava Hatfield
Ava’s Gold Award Project was called Trailside Comfort: Benches and Table for Everyone. She partnered with the Friends of Webster Trails to enhance the State Rd. Nature Preserve. The project assessed the need for accessible rest areas to improve the visitor experience along the trails. She and her team of volunteers installed two benches and a table at separate locations, sites which were selected to improve accessibility and use, and they made additional improvements to create welcoming spaces for bikers and families.
Ava is a junior at Webster Schroeder High School, and is a member of Troop 60415.
Karolynn Shaw
Kari’s Music Revamp project addressed the financial barriers preventing low-income students in Rochester city schools from fully participating in music education. Many students lack proper instrument cases and essential supplies, making it impossible to practice outside of school. Kari worked with a Rochester City School band director to collect donations from families, friends and community members to provide students with sturdy instrument cases, reeds, cleaning kits, and other necessary supplies. She also created and provided materials for a year’s worth of bulletin board ideas, musician compliment cards and a website.
Kari is a senior at Webster Thomas High School, and a member of Troop 63113. She was also the recipient of the GSWNY Education Scholarship and the Ralph and Mary McLean Wilson Scholarship.
Addison Terrana
Addison’s Keeping Your Dog Safe in All Weather project partnered with local veterinary offices, animal rescues and Scout leaders to promote safe outdoor recreation with pets. The project addressed gaps in accessible information on pet safety and its connection to mental wellness. She created a comprehensive website and brochure called “Badge in a Box,” and developed a virtual option for Brownie troops. She also created materials designed to support families in safely engaging with pets outdoors.
Addison is a senior at Webster Schroeder, and a member of Troop 63113. She was also the recipient of the GSWNY Education Scholarship. Click here to see the website she created: Keeping Your Dog Safe in All Weather
Amelia Thompson
Amelia worked with Challenger Miracle Field’s Track and Field Program to create an inclusive track and field experience for athletes with disabilities. The project addressed the lack of accessible track and field opportunities in the community. Amelia coordinated volunteers, organized and ran two events, held at Webster Thomas High School last year, which included sprinting, relays, shot put, and long jump competitions.
Amelia is a junior at Webster Thomas High School, and a member of Troop 60617.
Earning a Girl Scout Gold Award is a distinguished accomplishment. The award ceremony program explained it best:
Gold Award Girl Scouts are change-makers. They have changed the world, changed their lives, and earned the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a Girl Scout identifies an issue in their community, drafts a plan to address a route cause, and leads a team of volunteers to implement it. When the project is complete, the Gold Award Girl Scout and their team have made a sustainable impact on the world that continues to last beyond their involvement.
It’s a huge accomplishment that also impacts the Gold Award Girl Scout as a person. How they see the world — and how the world sees them — is forever changed, It’s also a credential that will be with them for the rest of their life; having a Girl Scout Gold Award on a high school transcript or resume can make a Girl Scout stand out when it comes to college admissions, scholarship applications, internships, and job interviews.
Only 6% of all Girl Scouts earn a Gold Award. This year, Girl Scouts of Webster NY had 412 Gold Award Scouts, four of which were Webster students.
Congratulations to Ava, Karolynn, Addison and Amelia. You make Webster proud!
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(posted 6/5/2026)
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