Girls Scouting of Douglas County recognized adult leaders and scouts during a ceremony May 2 at First Presbyterian Church.

Outstanding leaders are Vicki Collie-Akers, Heidi Kennedy, Chris Odrowski, Lisa Waite, Carol Casteel, Tracy Ford Stacey, Jenni Stinnett, Judy Roberts, Lauren Daniels, Mary Jo Mensie, Margaret Townsend, Terri Summers, Val Fittell and Dian Stogsdill.

Rookie leaders who were recognized: Julia Prideaux and Lori Mayo, Deerfield; Toni McMillen and Jamie Stancliffe, Corpus Christi; Jordana Arnold and Renee Caldwell, Cordley; Suzanna Alt, Christy Hunt and Marlette Rafferty, Prairie Park; Jennifer Urish and Shawna Ganaway, Deerfield; Denise Snodgrass and Joanna Voigt, Wakarusa Valley; Tracy Ford Stacey, Deerfield; Kimberly Taylor and Jamie Mullanax, Quail Run; Angie Epp, Amy McCurdy and D’Annta Long, Woodlawn; Jennifer Stellwagon, Broken Arrow; Laura Gardner and Ellie Baer, Sunflower; Sherri Bennett and Heidi Kennedy, Kennedy; Erica Haas and Rachel Price, Veritas; Dana Clem and Arlena McLaren, Baldwin; Kylee Rhoades, Wakarusa Valley; and Lauren Buskirk and April Ramos, St. John.

Awards were presented to: Eileen Phillips and Jackie Holliday, outstanding volunteers; Jill Elmers, Girl Scout plate; and Vera Ganaway, appreciation pin.

The following leaders received pins: Cecilia Burke, Jodi Trast, Maria Ilardi, Rebecca Cruse, Joanna Voigt, Kristin Wethington, Karry Salvino, Brenda McLoud, Cheryl Hughes, Karen Coovert, Lori Howell, Deanne Arensberg and Karen Davies, five years; Stephanie Mathews, Karen Hill, Jane Fevurly, Tracy Harrison, Alison Ogden, Lita Yu and Julia Prideaux, 10 years; Carol Watkins, Erin Smith-Bird, Lori Crabtree and Kimberly Brixey, 15 years: Becky Habluetzel and Christine Graves, 20 years; Diane Oakes and Jean Jamison, 25 years; Lori Hanson, 30 years; Joyce Hobson, Mary Alice Barr and Galen Miller, 40 years; Alice Lassman, 45 years; Ella Yoe, 50 years; and Evelyn Lenzen, 55 years.

The 2005 super troops were: 494, 575, 581, 623 and 658.

The following Girl Scouts earned the following honors: Taylor Augustine, Carolyn Bandle, Kate Baringer, Carly Barnes, Allison Burke, Kelsey Cherland, Jessica Cooper, Amanda Davidson, Taylor Eubanks, Amanda Fevurly, Jackie Garcia, Megan Garvin, Catherine Hall, Sarah Hanson, Alexandra Hoopes, Kelsey Kilburn, Samantha Landgrebe, Adelle Loney, Jessica Mielke, Kajsa Mullenix, Jordan Raye, Brieannon Seaberg, Myette Simpson and Ashlie Thomas, Bronze Award; Cali Burke, Amelia Coons, Kathleen Finnegan, Taylor Fulton, Michelle Jones, Paula Kyriakos, Shelly Pearse, Daphne Phillips and Melanie Wiens-Kind, Silver Award; Danielle Rew and Sommer Terry, Gold Award.

These Girl Scouts received recognition: Kathleen Finnegan, wrangler aide; Hope Carter, Taylor Eubanks and Brittani Glenn, 2004 PR Stars; Kathryn Lewis, Lisa Pearse and Rashai Plymer, graduating seniors.

Members of the Girl Scout 500 Club 2004 were Nikki-Lee Aguilar, Hope Carter, Taylor Eubanks and Brittani Glenn. Members of the Girl Scout 500 Club 2005 were Nikki-Lee Aguliar, Taylor Eubanks, Jamie Goff and Courtney Cooper.

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Cub Scouts and leaders from Pack 3059, chartered to the First Presbyterian Church, participated in Webelos Graduation Weekend May 6-8 at Camp Bromelsick.

Those attending were: Barkley Edison, Philip Gabler, Bryce Griffith, Joshua Seybert and Chris Sims, second-year Webelos; Caelen Golledge, Andy Freeman, Isaiah Martin, Chase Oehlert, Darren Rawlings, Brandon Botkin, Valente Hernandez, Nathan Kappelman, Drew Sheppard and Matthew Steacy, first-year Webelos.

They were accompanied by adult leaders Paul Gabler, Chris Griffith, Russ Seybert, Rob Martin, Richard Freeman, Chris Golledge, Richard Rawlings, Mike Botkin, Caroll Steacy, Shirley Sheppard, Naemi De la Paz, Brenda Kappelman and Clay Kappelman.

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Eight Scouts from Troop 62, chartered to the Linwood Lions Club, camped out at the DeSoto Wilderness Park May 14-15. Scouts attending were John Hopkins, Josh Bowen, Brian Pemberton, Ryan Ellis, Logan Ross, Clinton Kissinger, Levi Draper and Skylar Ross. They were accompanied by adult leaders Matt Ross, Mike Kissinger, Harry Draper and Mike Pemberton.

The Scouts hiked and prepared ready-made meals. They are preparing for High Adventure camp this summer. After the campout, the Scouts helped pick up trash along Highway 32 in Linwood.