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About two years ago Hannah Holt, now a senior at Newark Valley High School, began formulating in her mind what she might want to pursue for her Girl Scout Gold Award. What eventually unfolded and what she presented on Sept. 13 turned out to be a special and rewarding moment.    <\/p>\n

A Girl Scout in Richford\u2019s Troop 40276 since the second grade, Hannah previously completed the Bronze and Silver Awards and is currently an Ambassador Scout. The Gold Award is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout.<\/p>\n

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From left, Hannah Holt, a Girl Scout in Troop 40276, sits with her Troop Leader, Vicki Davis, in the new outdoor classroom at Newark Valley High School. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Her Gold Award objective, Hannah explained, was to transform the outdoor courtyard at the high school, and so that it would see regular use again.  <\/p>\n

Hannah presented \u201cHannah\u2019s Homeroom,\u201d an outdoor classroom. The project entailed building 13 benches from scratch, and then placing them in the courtyard.  <\/p>\n

It was Hannah\u2019s hope that teachers and students would be able to break away from the regular indoor classroom setting and, instead, take time to enjoy the fresh air while learning outdoors.<\/p>\n

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Pictured are girl scouts from Richford Troop #40276 at the outdoor classroom at Newark Valley High School, a Gold Award project by Hannah Holt. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

She commented, \u201cStudies I found showed that going outside reduces anxiety while also increasing creativity and just overall happiness,\u201d and added, \u201cThis also helps classmates who might struggle to get outside.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this year Hannah was inspired to add a little extra meaning to the plan. The benches evolved into honoring Newark Valley School students who have passed away.<\/p>\n

Two individuals remembered are Miranda Brown, a future Class of 2024 student from Richford and her aunt, Traci Baker, a 1999 graduate also from Richford. Brown and Baker passed away in a motor vehicle accident while traveling together in June of 2020.<\/p>\n

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The family of Traci Baker and Miranda Brown, who passed away together in a car accident in June of 2020, visit the outdoor classroom and memorial benches at Newark Valley High School on Sept. 13. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Each bench tells its own story, and it is these stories that elevate the meaning of Hannah\u2019s Gold Award.<\/p>\n

For the Baker and Brown bench, a plaque with both Miranda\u2019s name and Traci\u2019s name appear on one bench. Andrea Baker, Miranda\u2019s mother and Traci\u2019s sister, shared that is very fitting since they were always together in life. <\/p>\n

Andrea remarked, \u201cWe are very honored that Hannah made this bench.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The family of Bethany Kassapian, a Newark Valley High School student who passed away in November of 2012, visit the outdoor classroom and memorial benches on Sept. 13. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Miranda would have started her sophomore year at Newark Valley this year. It is Andrea\u2019s hope that friends of Miranda and Traci, and others in the community, too, will take a few moments on occasion to sit on the benches and just chat, reminisce, and spend time together.<\/p>\n

Andrea described sitting on the benches, exclaiming, \u201cIt does make you feel better,\u201d and added that the project is, \u201cAn amazing tribute.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The family of Kelli Ford, a Newark Valley High School student who passed away in April of 2004, visit the outdoor classroom and memorial benches on Sept. 13. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hannah\u2019s plan was originally sketched out to build nine benches, but via a donation account set up at a local home center, Hannah\u2019s total donations allowed her to build more, and 13 in all.<\/p>\n

Hannah explained that she did a majority of the work with assistance from her father, such as cutting the lumber, assembling the benches, and staining each bench. The project scope also included talking to families about honoring their loved ones, and then contacting a business to produce engraved plaques for each of the benches. A minimum of 80 hours is required to achieve the Girl Scout Gold Award. Hannah also had help from fellow scouts.<\/p>\n

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Pictured is Hannah Holt, standing, along with members of the Cunningham family, honoring Kelly Perkins, a lifelong Girl Scout who passed away in 2019. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Hannah thanks her parents, the Scout Troop and Leader, all of the families honored, and the school district for approving her plan and allowing her to see the project to fruition.<\/p>\n

Gregory Asfoury, Newark Valley High School Principal, remarked, \u201cHannah did a great job working through and completing her project. She has provided a space where teachers can bring their students outside for instruction.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The family of Brent Northrup visit the outdoor classroom and memorial benches at Newark Valley High School on Sept. 13. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Asfoury explained that, going forward, teachers will be able to reserve the outdoor classroom, and added, \u201cThe faculty and staff are proud of Hannah for her accomplishments and we look forward to utilizing this educational space.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upon graduation, Hannah is considering the field of nursing, and where, she said, \u201cIt\u2019s a great career choice, and I like helping people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The family of T.J. McCall visit the outdoor classroom and memorial benches at Newark Valley High School on Sept. 13. Provided photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

A plaque attached to a stake in the ground near the memorial benches reads, \u201cHannah\u2019s Homeroom.\u201d It is hoped that the space will inspire others for years to come.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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