Haven’t ordered Girl Scout cookies yet? Don’t worry, Troop 2951 will sell boxes throughout February.
The Girl Scouts will sell cookies from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 12 outside of Michael’s, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at Gene’s Heartland Foods and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 outside of Walmart on Iowa Street.
After presales, Troop 2951 has already sold 2,020 boxes. Many of the Scouts, however, are hoping to sell a lot more boxes.
The Times asked Troop 2951 and some members of Troop 2783 about all things Girl Scouts and cookie sales. Here’s what they said:
Cora Lyons, 7
Q: Why is selling cookies important?
A: Maybe some people haven’t tried cookies before, so now they can order them. These cookies are really good.
Q: Why do you like being a Girl Scout?
A: I get to help people in need, do fun stuff and sell cookies at the cookie booths.
Hadley Lewis, 8
Q: How many boxes do you want to sell?
A: 600.
Q: Why do you like selling cookies?
A: I like how all my family members come to me and say, “Hey, I want cookies!” I also like it because I get to learn about the economy.
Eisley Low, 9
Q: Why do you think people like cookies?
A: My dad says there’s a special ingredient in cookies. It’s flour.
Q: How many boxes do you want to sell?
A: At least 2,000.
Piper Bruce, 8
Q: Why do you like selling cookies?
A: I get really cool prizes at the end.
Q: Why do you like being a Girl Scout?
A: We can use the money to make fun things and do fun things.
Lilah Natarajan, 8
Q: Why do you like being a Girl Scout?
A: I get to hang out with my friends, sell cookies and go on fun field trips.
Q: Why do you think people like cookies?
A: Because cookies are yummy and we sell so many different kinds!
Shelby Fueston, 9
Q: Why do you like selling cookies?
A: I like being kind and it’s fun.
Q: Why do you think people like cookies?
A: Because they’re sweet just like the Girl Scouts.
Jaylynn Ditty, 7
Q: How many boxes do you want to sell?
A: 500.
Q: What do you want to do with the money?
A: Go on fun trips.
Bianca Baum, 8
Q: How many boxes do you want to sell?
A: 400.
Q: Why is selling cookies important?
A: Because it’s really fun and cookies are really yummy.
Paisley Boswell, 9
Q: What did you learn from selling cookies?
A: That you don’t have to just sell them, you can eat them, too.
Q: Why do you like selling cookies?
A: It’s fun, and my mom said it would be good for me.
Addilyn Steffen, 8
Q: What’s the best part about cookies?
A: You get to eat them!
Q: Why is selling cookies important?
A: People can get cookies, and they’re so yummy.
Lucy Evans, 8 (Troop 2783)
Q: What did you learn from selling cookies so far?
A: I learned people expect what they order. My neighbor said that he better get his cookies or the delivery guy will be in trouble. People expect to get what they buy.
Q: Why do you like being a Girl Scout?
A: I get to be friends with the other Girl Scouts, and we get to do experiments. Experiments!
Heidi Ward, 9 (Troop 2783)
Q: How many boxes of cookies do you want to sell this year?
A: I usually get 750, so 750.
Q: What did you learn from selling cookies so far?
A: I learned about new people. It gave me more social confidence because when you sell cookies you get to talk to new people you haven’t met yet. It’s fun.
Zoey Schuler, 7 (Troop 2783)
Q: Why did you join Girl Scouts?
A: I knew you could get money and eat cookies.
Q: What is your favorite memory with the troop so far?
A: One time we went horseback riding, and it was really fun.
Maddy McClanahan, 7 (Troop 2783)
Q: Why do you think selling cookies is important?
A: It’s important because some people don’t have enough food, so we can give them a box of cookies.
Q: Why did you join Girl Scouts?
A: I wanted to make everyone happy and be kind to others.
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