2025 Reflections Program

GRACE FADLOVICH Fidgets can help improve focus by providing a subtle, tactile outlet for restless energy, which can help individuals stay more engaged and on-task, especially those who struggle with inattention or hyperactivity. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, Grace wanted to provide these useful tools to kids across our region and help educators learn more about their benefits. Grace created her own fidgets and chewlery, which is jewelry used by students with sensory processing needs to satisfy their urge to chew. She provided instructions and handmade fidgets to schools, so they have the option to create these items in the future. By providing a handmade option, schools can create their own fidgets if a budget is not in place for these resources. She also developed a presentation for schools to show that fidgets are not just toys, but vital to the success of students who need the additional stimulation in the classroom. “What I learned about myself through this Gold Award project is that I am passionate about helping kids. Researching the topic and being more informed about what goes on made me more motivated to choose this career path.” MEGHANA HEBBAR Meghana addressed opossum conservation in the state of Missouri, primarily focusing on the protection and rehabilitation of opossums to earn her Girl Scout Gold Award. She partnered with the Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center to donate essential resources they need to support the rising numbers of injured opossums being admitted to their facility for treatment. With the help of her community, Meghana made 125 opossum pouches and 7 cage liners. She also made 75 craft kits with helpful educational resources and held two classes at the Saint Louis County Library Thornhill and Grand Glaize locations, where she reached more than 50 community members on the importance of opossums to our local environment. To complete her project, Meghana created a website with resources such a links to wildlife conservation databases all around the United States. This website reached over 100 people and was shared with the Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center to be shared with surrounding rescue centers in the Midwest. “Working closely with the Missouri Wildlife and Rescue Center and engaging with the public deepened my commitment to helping others and addressing community needs, and will push me to follow more initiatives in the future to support local organizations."

District 12, Troop 4404 Westminster Christian Academy 13 years in Girl Scouts Milestones Girl Scout Bronze Award Girl Scout Silver Award 13-Year Girl Scout 2024 Graduate Girl Scout

District 8, Juliette Parkway South High School 9 years in Girl Scouts

Milestones Girl Scout Silver Award