The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline began selling cookies in January, and the famous treats are available for just one more month. But selling cookies isn’t just a sweet way to raise cash, it also teaches money management, team building, and decision-making. And, of course, the funds go to other endeavors like camping trips and service projects. This week, we asked a few local Girl Scouts to take turns in the hot seat. gsvsc.org
What’s something about the Girl Scouts that people would be surprised to learn: “We go on a lot of cool trips!” (Lily, 9); “Little brothers get to tag along.” (Ava, 9); “There are girl scouts worldwide.” (Penny, 10); “We learn knife skills.” (Molly, 7); “You make a lot of new friends.” (Caroline, 9).
Best part of living here: “Basketball!” (Cora, 9); “The lovely people.” (Lily); “The mountain views.” (Ava); “It can get hot, and can snow a good amount.” (Penny); “I love my school.” (Caroline).
Worst part of living here: “Traffic.” (Lily); “Lots of loud noises.” (Cora); “When it rains, it’s really hard sometimes.” (Penny); “We don’t get enough snow.” (Molly and Caroline).
Favorite restaurant: “Riverside Lunch.” (Cora); “Al Carbon.” (Lily); “Three Notch’d.” (Roz, 10, and George, 7); “Maharaja.” (Penny).
Bodo’s order: “Cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese.” (Ava); “Everything bagel with cream cheese.” (Penny); “Ham and muenster cheese on everything bagel.” (Molly); “Cinnamon raisin bagel, jalapeño lime cream cheese.” (Roz); “Everything bagel, lox spread, herb cream cheese.” (George); “Plain bagel with plain cream cheese.” (Caroline).
What’s your comfort food: “Ramen.” (Beatrice, 10, and Penny); “Pickles.” (Roz); “Cheeseburgers.” (George); “Tacos.” (Lily); “Lemon pancakes.” (Ava); “Spaghetti.” (Caroline).
Who is your hero: “My mom and dad.” (Lily); “Taylor Swift.” (Cora); “My mom and dad.” (Penny); “My dad.” (Ava); “My mom.” (Beatrice).
Proudest accomplishment: “Scoring four goals in a soccer game.” (Ava); “Winning my heat at swim meet.” (Caroline).
Describe a perfect day: “If it was hot and we went to the pool.” (Penny); “Going to the playground with my best friends.” (Caroline).
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for: “(1) Everyone had enough money for food and houses, (2) world peace, and (3) super powers.” (Lily); “(1) Being able to teleport, (2) being famous, (3) owning the whole world.” (Cora); “(1) For my family to be rich, (2) My mom’s bakery to be very successful, and (3) for the earth to be cleaner.” (Penny).
Most embarrassing moment: “When I accidentally said ‘farted’ in front of the class instead of ‘started.’” (Beatrice); “When I raise my hand and forget everything.” (Penny).
Do you have any pets: “Guinea pigs Billie Green Beans, Huckleberry, and Turnip.” (Beatrice); “A fluffy cat named Midge.” (Ava); “Smudge and Penny (giant dogs).” (Roz and George); “Alice, my calico cat.” (Lily); “A dog named Scout.” (Molly and Caroline).
Favorite movie and/or show: “Disney’s Robin Hood.” (Roz and George); “‘iCarly.’” (Lily); “Eras Tour.” (Ava); “‘Henry Danger.’” (Caroline); “‘Bluey.’” (Molly); “The Greatest Showman.” (Cora).
Favorite book: “The Baby-Sitters Club series.” (Ava); “Dragons in a Bag.” (Lily); “Roz the Robot.” (Roz); “Pup Detectives.” (George); “Wings of Fire.” (Penny); “A Wolf Called Wander.” (Caroline); “Amelia Bedelia.” (Molly).
Go-to karaoke song: “‘You Belong With Me’ by Taylor Swift.” (Lily); “‘Call Me Maybe.’” (Roz); “‘Sweet Caroline.’” (George); “‘Flowers’ by Miley Cyrus.” (Cora).
Best Halloween costume you’ve worn: “Vampire Countess.” (Lily); “Cowgirl.” (Roz); “Robot.” (George); “Candy Corn.” (Ava); “Ninja.” (Penny); “Angel.” (Molly).
Subject that causes you to rant: “Pokémon.” (Beatrice); “P.E.” (Cora); “Math! And pineapple on pizza.” (Penny).
Best journey you ever went on: “NYC.” (Cora); “A hike with my grandmother.” (Caroline); “Disney.” (Ava and Penny); “Hilton Head.” (Lily); “Maine.” (Roz); “The Infamous Weekend music festival.” (George).
Next journey: “NYC.” (Cora); “Pittsburgh.” (Roz, and George); “Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons.” (Ava).
Favorite word: “Duh.” (Lily); “Eucalyptus.” (Beatrice); “OMG.” (Cora).
Hottest take: “I actually really like math.” (Cora); “I don’t like pineapple on pizza.” (Penny).
What have you forgotten today: “My water bottle.” (Penny).