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MOORESVILLE — Nila Granillo of Girl Scout Troop 13036 in Iredell County has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that teaches children about Mexican culture.

Aiming to further educate kindergarten to fifth-grade students in the Spanish Immersion Program, the Girl Scout Ambassador partnered with Lake Norman Elementary School for her Lotería project to help students learn the Spanish language while also teaching them about Mexican culture.

“When I was younger, my family and I would all gather at my grandmother's house during the holidays and play Lotería,” said Granillo, a Girl Scout of 12 years. “Playing the game allowed for a chance to build skills, learn about our Mexican culture and bring everyone toget

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