Michigan Teen Sells 17,328 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies
Summary from United States, from articles in English
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A Girl Scout sold 17,328 boxes of the group's signature cookies this year by setting up shop on a street corner, shattering her troop's old mark and probably setting a national record. (article 2)
Jennifer Sharpe plans to travel to Europe with her troop with the proceeds from her feat. (article 2)
The two bakeries that make the cookies said Sharpe sold more than anyone this year, according to Dianne Thomas (article 2)
DETROIT- A Girl Scout has financed her trip to Europe with Thin Mints, Samoas and Do-Si-Dos, possibly breaking a national record in the process. (article 1)
Groping for a quick response to rising gasoline prices, Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to order the Bush administration to stop depositing oil in a national reserve even though lawmakers predicted the impact for consumers would be modest at best. (article 5)
The annual cookies sales are the main way in which members of the Girl Scouts raise money for activities such as trips. (article 3)
Now, with 17,323 boxes sold under her name, the 15-year-old Dearborn girl is believed to have sold more cookies in a single season than anyone in the United States ever, according to Girl Scout officials. (article 4)
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Sharpe, cookies, Girl, Jennifer, Scouts |
Source articles
- Teen sells 17,328 boxes of Girl Scout cookies (boston.com, 05/14/2008, 383 words)
- Michigan Girl Scout sells 17,328 boxes of cookies (sfgate.com, 05/14/2008, 303 words)
- Michigan Teen Sells 17,328 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies (FOX News, 05/14/2008, 314 words)
- Girl Scout sets record for cookie sales with 17,323 boxes sold (dallasnews.com, 05/13/2008, 481 words)
- News for Dallas, Texas (dallasnews.com, 05/14/2008, 819 words)
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