2024 Reflections Program

Jocelyn Ryan Driven by the desire to help her fellow teens relieve their daily stress, Jocelyn worked with the organization Sew Hope to create special sewing support classes for teens. To earn her Gold Award, Jocelyn taught other youth the skill of sewing and helped them discover that hobbies can help release the burden of stress and anxiety from their lives. Jocelyn hosted three day camps where she taught the students how to make pillows, pillowcases and tote bags. She also made a video about how stress can negatively affect teens and tips for ways they can manage it that was shared through Sew Hope’s social media channels to reach a wider audience. “I have increased my presentation skills and grown my leadership skills by sharing my project with many groups of children and adults.” Ebba Schroeder Knowing how expensive it can be to receive private music lessons, Ebba decided to share her knowledge and love of music to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award. Ebba created a website with basic violin lessons to help kids learn how to play scales and beginner concert pieces. The lessons included different tempos and tips on scales to improve a student's skills. Ebba’s website is an excellent resource for beginning musicians who may not have the resources available for private lessons or access to a music teacher. She also sent the link with a local music teacher who will continue to share the videos with students and fellow teachers. “Seeing the positive impact my Gold Award project had on others, especially kids, has inspired me to volunteer more. I now volunteer at area food banks and will continue to do so.”

District 9, Juliette John Burroughs School 12 years in Girl Scouts

District 6, Troop 766 Kirkwood High School 11 years in Girl Scouts Milestones Girl Scout Bronze Award Girl Scout Silver Award 10-Year Girl Scout Graduating Girl Scout