Sixty-nine Girl Scouts ages 5 and up flexed their STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) muscles to turn a block of pinewood into a gravity-propelled race car.
The Marblehead Girl Scout Service Unit held its annual Marblehead Girl Scout Derby April 1 at the Brown School.
After building their cars at home, the Girl Scouts had to pass inspection with a volunteer pit crew on site at the Brown School to ensure that their cars complied with the derby’s rules and regulations.
The school auditorium filled with cheers as the cars were sent down a six-lane ramp in six separate heats to compete for trophies in six categories.
“Win or lose, this girl-led friendly competition helps our Girl Scouts develop leadership skills, own a sense of accomplishment in the car that they have designed and build good sportsmanship skills,” said Calista Maharaj, a co-leader of Cadette Troop 82194 and Girl Scout regional delegate.
Derby results are as follows:
Overall Fastest Speed
1. Addison Torrence
2. Cara Crandall
3. Parker Horgan
Daisy
1. Winnie Gallagher
2. Sidney Rosenhagen
3. Eleanor Park
Brownie
1. Milly Gallagher
2. Rosie Smith
3. Emily Herendeen
Juniors and Cadettes
1. Sivan Hod
2. Eloise Cohen-Mavros
3. Skyler Finn
Most Like an Animal
Vivien Lien
Most Girl Scout Spirit
Maeve Weibust
Most Like a Race Car
Eloise Gummere
Most Colorful Car
Ayla Fox
Best Overall Car Design
Beatrix Marcy
Twelve individual troops comprise and 128 participants comprise the Marblehead Girl Scout Service Unit, which is affiliated with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.
