Girl Scouts of EasternMissouri, the preeminent leadership organization for girls, proudly announcesthe 2008 Girls and Women of Distinction. The 20 award recipients, recognizedfor exhibiting courage, confidence and character, and making the world a betterplace, were honored at the inaugural Girls and Women of Distinction awardsreception on Tuesday, May 6, at the Saint Louis Club in Clayton, Mo. The Girlsof Distinction each received a $500 scholarship.

“This event provided anopportunity to honor these girls and women whose achievements reflect themission of Girl Scouting,” said Marcia Barber, CEO of Girl Scouts of EasternMissouri. “These leaders of today and tomorrow are making a positive differencein our community.” 

The 2008 Girls and Women ofDistinction were selected for their accomplishments in one of ten categories:

Creative Arts

Maria McDonough, St.Charles home school

Megan Denell, Saint LouisSymphony

Entrepreneurship

Megan Corbin, MarcelineHigh School

Michelle Bain, Pixie Stuff,LLC

Numbers

Rachel Musick, St. Joan ofArc School

Patricia O’Herin, RegionsFinancial Corporation

Government & Legal

Katie Nicholson,Pattonville High School

Rachel L. Bringer, MissouriHouse of Representatives

Inspiration

Willeesa Martin, UniversityCity High School

Tina E. Grimes, SuccessAcademy, LLC

Practical Arts

Sarah Grover, FrancisHowell Central High School

JacquelineDavis-Wellington, St. Louis County Economic Council

Social Sciences

Theresa M. Jabouri,Rockwood Middle School

Bobette Balser Wilson,Simmons’ Stable Preservation Fund

Sports & Fitness

Amalia Rose Burkemper, TroyBuchanan High School

Jacqueline Bickel Schapp,retired, community volunteer

Technology

Louise Johnston, WinfieldHigh School

Judy Brackman, Girl Scoutvolunteer

The Sciences

Elizabeth Brianne Karslake,Westminster Christian Academy

Dr. Dolores J. Gunn, St. LouisCounty Department of Health

About GirlScouts of Eastern Missouri

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri serves more than64,000 girls supported by 17,000 adult volunteers in the City of St. Louis and28 surrounding Missouri counties covering 15,700 square miles, including Adair,Audrain (Van-Far School District), Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jefferson,Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls,Reynolds, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis,Ste. Genevieve, Sullivan, Warren and Washington. For information on how tojoin, volunteer or donate to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, call 1.800.727.GIRL[800.727.4475] or visit www.girlscoutsem.org.