2024 Reflections Program

Katelyn Bigard To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, Katelyn wanted to share her love of reading and encourage young readers at her local elementary school. So, she took action to create a new library organization system so non-readers or early readers could still find the books they needed and that interested them. Katelyn partnered with the school's librarian to complete her Gold Award project and learn more about library organization systems. Katelyn reorganized the books by the author's last name instead of using the METIS method which was the library's original organization system. The new system will allow readers to easily find books and ease their frustrations when looking for something new. Katelyn also contacted other libraries in the area to pass along her concept to consider at their locations. “My advice for other Girl Scouts going for the Gold Award would be to pick a topic that you really enjoy, like a hobby or future career idea. This will help make your project more fun!” Clara Bonstead Clara was passionate about helping children recently diagnosed with dyslexia and wanted to provide a resource to help them understand their diagnosis better. Clara researched, wrote, illustrated, and published a children's book titled "My Superpower: The Story of a Girl with Dyslexia." The story follows the journey of Ella, a bright 3rd grader, as she struggles with reading and finally discovers her superpower. Clara included handwritten diary entries in the book to highlight how Ella's brain works. She also provided materials for young readers to get more information about dyslexia at the end of the book. Clara donated 273 copies of her book to public schools across eastern Missouri to complete her Gold Award project. “My Gold Award project has encouraged me to continue learning and growing all the time.”

District 4, Troop 2610 Francis Howell High School 12 years in Girl Scouts

Milestones Girl Scout Silver Award 2023 Graduate Girl Scout

District 4, Troop 3993 Francis Howell North High School 13 years in Girl Scouts Milestones Girl Scout Bronze Award Girl Scout Silver Award 13-Year Girl Scout 2023 Graduate Girl Scout