Avon Girl Scout Earns NASA Honor

Three northeast Ohio Girl Scouts were honored with merit badges that have flown around the Moon and back.

These young women, as well as their troops and families, were invited to attend a recognition ceremony at NASA Glenn on May 4. Afterward, the troops enjoyed hands-on engineering activities and a tour of some of Glenn’s world-class facilities.

Evalina D. (Girl Scout Junior in Brecksville), Mary Rose G. (Girl Scout Brownie in Brecksville), and Clara Walsh (Girl Scout Cadette in Avon) are winners of the “Girl Scouts to the Moon and Back” national essay contest and will be presented with Space Science badges that have flown on Artemis I. The essay contest prompted girls to imagine their role in space exploration.

Clara Walsh (Girl Scout Cadette in Avon, center)

NASA and the Girl Scouts of the USA have long worked together to inspire girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. The two organizations have extended their relationship to the Moon, using Artemis content and missions to engage and inspire students across the United States.

NASA flew several Girl Scout space science badges on Artemis I, the first uncrewed test flight of the agency’s Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket to the Moon. Badges were earned by Girl Scouts when participants learn a new skill and are used to recognize their accomplishments.