Serena Birnbaum from Los Alamos has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Serena Birnbaum from Los Alamos New Mexico has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious achievement in Girl Scouting.

The Gold Award, which challenges Girl Scouts to make a difference in their communities, is presented to fewer than 6 percent of Girl Scouts each year. This Award is recognized by colleges and employers.   

Serena’s project “Choir Risers” addressed the need to support the arts program at Los Alamos High School.  The current risers were decades old and rickety. She “hopes future students benefit from a rehearsal space that is well equipped and conducive to an active learning environment”.  Serena quoted “I learned a lot from this project including how important it is to support what you enjoy in life. I learned about leadership and what it means to be in charge of a large scale project. This knowledge contributed to my growth as a person and leader because it gave me valuable experience and knowledge that I will use throughout my life.”

Other Los Alamos Awardees include Kaya Loy, Emily McLaughlin, Jaida Connolly, Isabel Meana, Seanna Shedd, and Katelyn Tapia. All Bronze Awardees, the highest award a junior level team can achieve.  We congratulate all of you on your accomplishments!