----Source: Greenwood Pubic Library and "Clippings" from the Greenwood Gleaner

GREENWOOD WI GIRL SCOUTS, 1951
Photo by Alvin Schwarze-March 29, 1951
Sitting, Front Row L>R: 1. Patti Lindner 2. Helen Stewart 3. Carolyn Koci (Kolhnhofer)
4. Sharon McConnel 5. Nancy Scherrer 6. Rita Syth (Mayenschein)
Sitting, Middle Row: 1. Beverly Fresenborg 2. Joyce Kivako ( ) 3. Becky Perushek
4. Nancy Cox 5. Darlene Younker 6. Carmen Fresenborg
Standing, Back Row: 1. Carly Robins ( ) 2. Francis Koschak 3. Kathryn Brux
4. Joanne Bergeman 5. Joan Abel 6. Joan Kowieski 7. Yvonne Abel
8. Carol Speich 9. Joan Jackson 10. Mrs. Mead
(Identifications were made by Gwen Christie and Carolyn Kohlnhofer)

Girl Scout Court of Awards

On Thursday night, March 29th, 1951, one of the most impressive Girl Scout Court of Awards was held at the Greenwood High School with twenty-two Girl Scouts participating. The Girl Scouts' mothers and Women's Club members were their guests.
The evening program started with a bountiful supper, which was supplied by the mothers and members of the Women's Club. The tables were beautifully decorated with green candles placed amid clusters of pine sprays and cones and cute little umbrella favors which were made by Dorothy Herbert, Home Economics teacher at the high school. Beverly Fresenborg asked the blessing.

By the noise made at the Girl Scout's table, each girl was enjoying herself immensely. The noise was especially an uproar when Nancy Scherrer misfortune of dropping her cake, but she took care of the situation nicely.
Some of the girls in the Home Economics class served the supper.

Mrs. Mead, Girl Scout Leader, was presented with a corsage of green and white carnations, the Scout colors, by the girls.
After the supper Mr. Schwarze took pictures of the tables and diners.

The evening program started with the Scouts marching into the gym to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner, the color guard leading with the flag of our country. All present pledged allegiance to the flag.

The girls then gave a sample of their acting ability by presenting a play, which was written by themselves entitled, "Trouble, Trouble, Trouble." Maybe we have a future writer among us. The play had to do with a Girl Scout group trying to raise money to go on a camping trip. They went to see the Mayor seeking aid, but this does not prove very favorable, so they decided to start a day nursery which proved very successful. There was a set of four-year old twins, who gave the girls a lot of trouble, and with the crying of the babies, things weren't too easy.

Finally one of rich, haughty women of town arrives inspecting every inch of the place. Finding it satisfactory, she gives the girls a large sum of money, hence all troubles end.

The highlight of the program was the pantomime put on by the girls. Each girl was dressed to represent a certain country and as they marched onto the stage, music was played which portrayed that country. The costumes were beautiful. Many of the mothers' old sheets were dyed and made into pretty dresses. Our little Dutch girl found it difficult walking with her wooden shoes which were only a size or two too large and we were sure Arthur Godfrey's Hawaiian maid, has nothing on our little hula-hula dancer. After each girl had reached her destination, they song "America, The Beautiful" was sung. Mrs. Don Warner was the pianist. Before the song, Carol Speich explained that the Scouts were made up of all nationalities.

Mrs. Mead, the Scout Leader, with the assistance of Joan Abel (who by the way, has earned enough badges to merit her becoming a Senior Scout) performed the impressive candle lighting ceremony, thereby Beverly and Carmen Fresenborg, Carol Koci, Darlene Yonkers, Caryl Robins, Helen Stewart, Joyce Kivko, Nancy Scherrer and Rita Syth were initiated as members. Mrs. Mead then distributed the badges each girl had earned the past year.

Each of the following women, Mrs. Alf Larson, Mrs. Fred Hohl, Mrs. Gilbert Meyer, Mrs. Wilbur Stewart, Mrs. Lawrence Cox and Mrs. James McConnell, who represent the Girl Scout Council who were presented with a gift by Mrs. Mead to show her appreciation for their assistance.

At the close of the program the Women's Club presented Mrs. Mead with two beautiful plants, as a token of their appreciation for the wonderful work she is doing for our Girl Scouts.

We would like to thank Mrs. Don Warner for acting as musician.
Greenwood Gleaner 1951