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AUBURN — Grace Girardin of Auburn has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award for a project reflecting leadership and citizenship skills. These accomplishments were recognized at Girl Scouts of Maine’s G.I.R.L. Celebration at the Waterville Opera House on May 12.
“By earning this award, these young women reflect leadership in all its forms,” said Joanne Crepeau, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Maine. “They saw a need in their communities and took action. Their extraordinary commitment is making the world a better place.”
During the after-care program at her school, Girardin realized students didn’t have a good, comfortable place to work on their homework outside. They’d either sit on the concrete ramp, or they just wouldn’t do their homework at all, choosing to wait until later, prohibiting them from spending time with family, or staying up too late to finish it.
To provide a proper homework space, Girardin secured a portable table and benches. Not only was this a great place for kids to do their homework, but Grace also designed a small “take a book, leave a book” storage space, as well as a fun, interactive U.S. map game.
While the “Outdoor Homework Area” is a creative, fun place for kids get work done, Girardin’s true accomplishment was helping them use their time better, so that when they got home, they could spend it where it was most important – with family.
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout in grades 6-8 can earn and gives girls the chance to show they are leaders who are organized, determined and dedicated to improving their communities.
