Staff Writer
ISLAND FALLS — On Friday, Girl Scouts from around the region gathered to celebrate World Thinking Day, a Scouting event that dates back to 1926.
Troop 819 of Sherman chose the country of India for their display. Troop members are, from left: front, Kate Anderson, Bailey Porter, Jordyn Ritchie and Allison Noyes; standing, Maddy Russell, Erin Buhler, Natalie Rickards, Hannah Drew, Diana Allen, Rylee Fitzpatrick, Emily Knowles and Molly Elwell; back, Troop Leader Sue Knowles.
World Thinking Day was designed to be a “special day when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world think of each other and give thanks and appreciation to their ‘sister’ Girl Scouts.” It’s a day to celebrate world friendship, peace and understanding.
Troop 568 of Sherman researched the country of Italy. Troop members include, from left: front, Kami Guiggey and Riley Thurston; back, Patricia Robinson, Lizzy Knowles, Hannah Buhler and Troop Leader Sue Knowles.
Locally, each troop involved in the event created a display which highlighted the country of their choice. Troop members create a display with information and facts, a craft originating from their chosen country and food from that nation.
Troop 1487 of Houlton presented information about the country of Ireland. Members pictured here, from left, are: MacKenzie Hunt and Brittany Fitzpatrick; back, Desiree Deprey, Tara Beals, Laura Beals and Troop Leader Shelly Beals.
The event, held at the Island Falls Municipal Building, opened with a presentation of flags and a short candle-lighting ceremony that emphasized the importance of friendship and understanding. After which, girls were divided into groups and visited each display.
Troop 410 of Houlton had a display on Japan for Thinking Day. Troop members are, from left: Autumn Fox, Erin Keehn and Jamiee Theriault; middle, Leader Kim Keehn, Hannah Chapla, Jacqueline McCarthy, Rebecca Moreno and Katelyn Wiggins; standing, Co-Leader Jody Wellington, Erin Wellington, Abigail London, Jenica Frazier and Courtney Jurson.
Participating troops and their featured countries were: Troop 254 of Hodgdon showcasing Norway; Troop 410 of Houlton presenting Japan; Troop 1487 of Houlton, Ireland; Troop 205 of Monticello, Mexico; Troop 568 of Sherman, Italy; Troop 819 of Sherman, India and Troop 548 of Island Falls, Sweden.
Troop 254 of Hodgdon shared information about the country of Norway. Troop members are, from left: front, Morgan Bolling and Kaylie Nichols; second row, Cassidy May, Lindsay Dechses, Hannah May and Amanda Clark; standing, co-leader Kelly Boyce and troop leader Susan May.
Troop 548 of Island Falls represented the country of Sweden during World Thinking Day. Pictured here, from left, are: Samantha Emery and Troop Leader Alice Beaulieu.
Troop 205 of Houlton presented the country of Mexico. Members include, from left: Sarah Verville, Crystal Boyce, Jade Tingley and Troop Leader Jen Verville.
