Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Fifty years ago today, history was made on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington. More than 200,000 people marched from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. People from different backgrounds peacefully marched for racial justice and equality. The March on Washington was vital part of the Civil Rights Movement.

Juliette Gordon Low and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  shared similar dreams. One dreamed of a nation where children of all walks of life could join hands as brothers and sisters, while the other dreamed of girls coming together to make the world a better place and being a sister to one another regardless of race, religion, or background. Dr. King and Juliette Low dreamed of diversity and inclusion for all.

Girl Scouts-Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas take our hats off to the brave people that marched on Washington fifty years ago. We will continue to carry on Dr. King and Juliette Low’s message of making the world a better place for all.

First Day of School!

Summer has flown by and now it is the first day of school for many of you! I’m sure you are all very nervous yet excited to begin this new adventure! For some of you this is your first time going to a new school. You may have butterflies in your stomach, because you are worried about so many things such as if you will like your teacher, if you will make new friends, or if you will enjoy your new school. Don’t worry! Everyone has felt that way on the first day of school. Come tomorrow your butterflies will flutter away along with your worries.

Some of you are ecstatic, because this is the first day of the last day of your senior year. To some it may have come too soon, to others it didn't come soon enough. As quickly as it came, senior year will fly by! You look forward to homecoming, senior night, prom, and most of all graduation. Remember to snap a picture at all of these wonderful events and make a senior scrapbook, so that your memories can last a lifetime.

Just a few words of wisdom on the first day of school…

Elementary school students…elementary school is where you build your foundation. Your foundation is the key to starting a successful academic career, so strive for excellence.

Middle School students…this is the time you discover your likes and dislikes. Middle School is what you choose to make it so try new things, because you will never discover your hidden talents if you don’t try.

High School students…remember to be a leader, because there is always someone younger than you watching, so lead by example. Begin to think about what you would like to do after high school, go to every school event, but most of all enjoy high school!

Back to school, back to Girl Scouting! 

How is your troop getting ready for the fall? Share your stories and ideas with us! 

We are Crazy About S'mores!

A warm ooey-gooey marshmallow cuddled next to a creamy piece of chocolate, sandwiched between two fresh graham crackers, when I think about the sensational combination of a S’more my mouth begins to water! As you take that first bite into the s’mores and the concoction of magnificent sweetness tickle your taste buds, you may begin to wonder who exactly invented S’mores. 

As you continue to dine on your delectable treat your mind begins to wonder. Just where did s’mores get their start? Were s’mores dropped on this planet by aliens? After a long day of hunting did the cave man and his family nibble on this sweet treat? Or did s’mores just appear out of the sky? Actually, no one is quite sure who invented s’mores, but according to the Hershey’s Chocolate website the first s’more recipe was discovered in a 1927 Girl Scouts handbook called, “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts”. It is said that the name S’mores came about because people would eat one then beg for “some more”.  Check out Hershey’s webpage to see the timeline of the s’more!

 S’mores have evolved over time! From the campfire to the grill, from the grill to the microwave.  Now there are tons of innovative ways to eat s’mores! There are s’more dips, s’more shakes, s’more cookies, and s’more cakes. There is even s’more ice cream!!!

S’mores are so great they have their own song and their own National Day!!! August 10^th is considered National S’mores Day! We are so excited that we are celebrating National S’mores Day early! Join us Thursday, August 8^th at 3:00pm for our National S’Mores Day Open House! 

We will be making crafts, fellowshipping, and of course eating s’mores!!! Although Girl Scouts are considered the creators of s’mores we don’t mind sharing this tasty treat! Everyone is welcome to this event, the “s’more” the merrier! We hope to see you at our National S’mores Day Open House! Don’t worry--we’ll bring the s’mores!!!