Saratoga High School Student Earns Girl Scout Gold Award – The Mercury News

Documenting success

Saratoga High School senior Kylee O’Brien recently achieved the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for her documentary on school shootings in the United States. This award is the highest recognition that Girl Scout members can receive. O’Brien utilized the skills she acquired in Saratoga High’s media arts program to create the documentary as a means to raise awareness on this important topic. She plans to further her education at California State University, Long Beach, where she intends to pursue a double major in film and Spanish.

Lecturer looks west

The Saratoga Historical Foundation is set to present “Opening the West: 1840 to 1846,” a lecture led by Robert Keahey, a docent at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum in Sunnyvale. Keahey will delve into the topic of westward migration to California on June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Foothill Club, located at 20399 Park Place. The event is free for club members and $5 for non-members. More information can be found at saratogahistory.com.

Repair cafe needs volunteers

The Saratoga Library is currently seeking volunteers with repair experience to assist at its upcoming repair cafe event. Scheduled for June 30, members of the community can bring in items in need of repair to the Saratoga Library, where volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance. The library specifically requires volunteers skilled in repairing small appliances and electronics, sewing and mending, and bike repairs. Those interested in volunteering can reach out to Lisa at lliu@sccl.org for further details.

Additional insight:
It is commendable to see young individuals like Kylee O’Brien using their talents to raise awareness on important societal issues. The collaboration between local organizations and experts, such as the Saratoga Historical Foundation and Robert Keahey, helps bring insightful discussions to the community. Additionally, initiatives like the repair cafe not only promote sustainability but also create a sense of community involvement and support. It is heartening to see such efforts being made to engage and benefit the local community.