Waugh Recognizes Sterner Family of Hanover
 for Unique Girl Scouting Achievement

HARRISBURG – Senator Mike Waugh (R-York) honored the four daughters of Brad and Joan Sterner from Hanover today on the unique accomplishment of each having earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award possible as a Girl Scout. 

“Only 5.4% of Girl Scouts earn the Gold Award,” said Waugh.  “And here we have four sisters who have each been successful in attaining this achievement.” 

Combined, the girls dedicated 43 years to the Girl Scouts, and each of them – Aislinn, 26, Erica, 24, Kristin 22, and Laura 20 – followed similar paths throughout their scouting careers.  All four of them trained to be Program Aides at the local Girl Scout camp during the summers, they each achieved the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award for a Cadette Girl Scout, and they each went on to attain the Girl Scout Gold Award before graduating from South Western High School. 

The Sterner girls come from a strong scouting background, as well.  Their mother, Joan, was a Girl Scout for 12 years and went on to serve as a Junior Scout Leader for 10 years.  Joan’s two brothers were also successful in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and her parents served as leaders within the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.  Joan’s parents and one brother accompanied the family to Harrisburg for today’s recognition. 

“It is an honor and a privilege to recognize one family’s accomplishments, their dedication to personal development and their service to community,” said Waugh.  “They are true role models for all Pennsylvania residents.” 

Waugh presented a citation to the family prior to the start of session and during Session welcomed them as guests in the gallery and recognized them for their accomplishments.