Girl Scout Alumnae

"I think the most enduring lesson I was taught through my experiences of being a Girl Scout was that I was a member of a larger community. I out-grew my uniforms and badges years ago, but the memories of visiting nursing homes or organizing Earth Day tree plantings or my summers camping with girls from all different backgrounds will stay with me always."

--Natalie Merchant, Musician & Girl Scout Alumna

Girl Scouts of the USA has impacted the lives of more than 43 million women since its inception in 1912. As the world's preeminent organization for girls, GSUSA has long contributed to success among girls and women by offering opportunities for personal and leadership development, exposure to role models, and community involvement.

Girl Scout alumnae have "strong positive memories" of a number of important experiences offered through Girl Scouting - such as trying new things, working with a group to accomplish a common goal, setting and achieving goals, and doing good things for the community. Most Girl Scout alumnae believe that experiences in Girl Scouting had a positive effect on their adult lives.

In celebration of the upcoming 95th Birthday of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts, Patriots' Trail Council is trying to reconnect with our alumnae. If you are interested in joining our Alumnae Association and the fun for the 95th celebration, please fill out the form below or contact Stacy Wilbur swilbur@ptgirlscouts.org for more information.

Below is a listing of American women who have achieved success in their career field (and who were Girl Scouts growing up)

Business

Chavez-Thompson, Linda - Executive Vice President, AFL-CIO
Dole, Elizabeth - Former President, American Red Cross
Minehan, Cathy - President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Educators

Jones, Elaine - Head of NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund
McAuliffe, Christa - Teacher and astronaut (Framingham, Mass.)

First Family

Bush, Laura - Wife of President George Bush, Jr. (43rd President)
Clinton, Chelsea - Daughter of Bill Clinton (42nd President)
Gore, Tipper - Wife of former Vice President Al Gore
Johnson Robb, Lynda - Daughter of Lyndon B. Johnson (36th President)
Johnson Turpin, Luci - Daughter of Lyndon B. Johnson (36th President)
Kennedy, Ethel - Wife of Robert Kennedy (Presidential candidate)
Mondale, Joan - Wife of former Vice President Walter Mondale
Nixon Cox, Tricia - Daughter of Richard Nixon (37th President)
Nixon Eisenhower, Julie - Daughter of Richard Nixon (37th President)
Quayle, Marilyn - Wife of Former Vice President Dan Quayle
Reagan, Nancy - Wife of Ronald Reagan (40th President)
Rodham Clinton, Hillary - US Senator & Wife of Bill Clinton (42nd President)

Government (Cabinet & Administration)

Albright, Madeleine - former US Secretary of State
Barshefsky, Charlene - US Trade Representative
Boggs, Corinne C. "Lindy" - US Ambassador to the Vatican
Kirkpatrick, Jeanne - Former US Ambassador to the United Nations
Reno, Janet - former US Attorney General
Shalala, Donna - former US Secretary of Health and Human Service

Health, Science & Tech

Collins, Lt Col Eileen - 1st Woman Space Shuttle Commander Astronaut
Jemison, Mae - Astronaut

Judges

Day O'Connor, Sandra - retired Associate Justice, US Supreme Court

Law Enforcement

O'Toole, Kathleen - former Police Commissioner, City of Boston

Media

Couric, Katie - Anchorwoman, CBS Evening News
Norville, Deborah - Host of "Inside Edition"
Pauley, Jane - TV reporter
Walters, Barbara - Anchorwoman of ABC "20/20"
Watts, Rolanda - Former Television Talk Show Host

Performing Arts

Bergen, Candace - Actress
Danner, Blythe - Actress 
Fanning, Dakota - Actress
Ferrara, America - Actress, "Ugly Betty"
Fisher, Carrie - Actress, Author
Lucci, Susan - Actress
Merchant, Natalie - Singer
Norman, Jessye - Opera Singer
Palmer, Keke - Actress/Singer, "Akeelah & the Bee"
Reynolds, Debbie - Actress
Rivera, Chita - Actress
Stewart, Martha - TV Personality; Martha Stewart Living
Thomas, Marlo - Actress
Tiegs, Cheryl - Model
Turner, Kathleen - Actress
Tyler Moore, Mary - Actress
Warwick, Dionne - Singer

Sports

Bell, Judy - Former President, US Golf Association; amateur golfer
Blair, Bonnie - '94 Gold Olympian Speed Skater
Delaney-Smith, Kathy - Head Women's Basketball Coach, Harvard University
Lobo, Rebecca - WNBA Basketball Player
MacMillan, Shannon - Women's World Cup Member
Powell, Renee - 1st African American Golf Player on LPGA
Thompson, Jenny - '96 Gold Olympian Swimmer
Wolters, Kara - professional basketball player (was a Girl Scout in Holliston, Mass.)

Writer/Author

Bloodworth-Thomason, Linda - Writer, TV Producer
Landers, Ann - Advice Columnist
Steinem, Gloria - Author

Calling all alumnae

Are you a former Girl Scout? Please reconnect with us! Fill out this form.