The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) has recognized Gold Award Girl Scout Emily Conner as the recipient of the Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship. Conner, a St. Petersburg Collegiate High School 2024 graduate, earned $5,000 in honor of her enterprise entitled, “Astraea Zine Project,” according to a news release.
Astraea Zine is a magazine in which photography, art and writing are published both digitally and in print to amplify the voices of girls who would not otherwise have the resources or ability to express and share their experiences. With the help of 10 girls, Conner published five issues of the magazine, showcasing hundreds of submitted works, the release says
“I was inspired to create Astraea Zine because of my love for writing, art and sisterhood. I had submitted some of my poems to similar online magazines, and I felt really fulfilled and proud to be part of a publication. I wanted to help other girls, especially younger girls just starting their creative journey, to get published, too,” said Conner in the release.
“Anyone who submits to Astraea Zine, no matter the experience level, can be part of the publication,” said Conner.
Each year, the Gold Award Scholarship recognizes one outstanding Gold Award Girl Scout, per council.
The Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, available to girls in high school who create sustainable change in a community.
As a recent graduate, the scholarship Conner received will assist with tuition as she begins her college career this fall, at which she plans to study psychology.
In addition to the $5,000, Conner also earned the local council’s scholarship of $450 and the Ann Hensler Scholarship of $600.
For more information about Conner’s project, visit www.astraeazine.com or GSWCF.org/gold.
Published July 31, 2024
