Kids & Family
Girls Scouts Celebrate Organization's Centennial
Troops young and old gathered Monday to recognize the anniversary.
Wayland Girl Scouts joined scouts from around the world at 7:12 p.m. Monday night for an international recognition of the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary.
Alexia Obar is a troop leader for Wayland Troop 71359, a group of fifth-grade girls that includes Obar's daughter.
“It was just the perfect event for what it was,” Obar said.
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Wayland Girl Scouts, both past and current, gathered at Wayland High School Monday evening for the event. Obar said the festivities included a "fashion show" of Girl Scout uniforms from years past, over-the-top scout-inspired cupcakes, and a singalong of "Happy Birthday" complete with light sticks instead of candles.
Then, at 7:12 p.m., the Wayland Girl Scouts joined scouts from around the world in reciting the pledge.
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"It was really sweet," Obar said.
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