Feb. 14, 2003 — The annual "Girls Can Do Anything — Science Too" science series of the U.S.V.I. Girl Scout Council will be held Saturday, Feb. 15, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School cafeteria.
All registered Junior Girl Scouts on St. Thomas and St. John are invited to participate. Each Scout should bring one size D battery, a pencil, and their own lunch, to the activity which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The V.I. Girl Scout Council's science series was recognized as a model project by the Lockheed-Martin Science Career Exploration Fund several years ago. In January of this year, the Advertising Council and the Girl Scouts of the USA launched an ad campaign "designed to encourage girls to develop and maintain an interest in math, science and technology." The V.I. Council supports the national organization's initiative to "prepare today's girls to take on the technological opportunities and challenges of the 21st century."
"We have a unique opportunity here in the U.S. Virgin Islands to encourage our girls to pursue math, science and technology interests", Council president Jacqueline Dennis stated. "The commitment and dedication of Girl Scout leaders, other Girl Scout volunteers and families provide our girls with a strong network of positive influences that will benefit them as they grow into productive, contributing members of our society.
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