Lexie Sigel from Belleville Designated a Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Lexie Siegel from Belleville, Illinois for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout—a designation she earned by updating the library at Our Lady Queen of Peace School.
When Lexie had been a student, she found that most of the books on the library shelves were outdated. She knew that more students would check out books if the library had an improved collection.
Working with the school librarian, she researched which books were not being checked out. She withdrew those titles from the shelves and donated them to the Memorial Hospital book sale. She also removed books that were significantly damaged. Next, she compiled a list of books that students requested and donated them to the library with the help of cookie funds and contributions from friends and family.
As they take action to transform their world, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skills and prove they are the leaders our community and world need. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national and global challenges. Since the highest award was established in 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change. The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable.
Not only do Gold Award Girl Scouts better their communities through their projects, they often grow themselves through the process and learn skills they can take with them throughout their lives. “Completing my Gold Award has taught me that I am more capable than I ever thought before,” said Lexie. “I learned that I have the ability to make a significant change in the world if I put my mind to it.”
Lexie is the daughter of Becky and Bob Siegel. She is a junior at Belleville West High School, with plans to graduate in 2026 and attend college. Lexie is a Trifecta Girl Scout who has earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards.
March 20, 2025
