Scouts fly up

Stillwater Girl Scout Troop 599 officially crossed the bridge from Brownie Scouts to Junior Girl Scouts. The ceremony began with the salute to the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Girl Scout Promise. Each of the 12 fourth-grade scouts passed the candle while reciting the Girl Scout Laws and a poem. As the girls crossed the bridge they were received by Cadet Troop 484. Back row, leaders Connie Pyne, Lisa Beckert and Kristin Meredith. Front row, Phoebe Livingston, Samantha Givone, Hannah Beckert, Cayla Gely, Nicole Harris, Beth Mackey, Emanuella Maselli, Willow Meredith, Kasey VanGorden, Kate Begraft, and Dakota Rewoldt. Absent, Christine Manser.