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Megan Gremillion (2018)

Louisiana Young Heroes

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2018-04-29

Duration: 00:05:09

Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes

Contributors:

  • Scott-Spaulding, Monique Host
  • Courtney, Beth Host
  • Bruton, Allison Interviewee
  • Stanford, Kate Interviewee
  • Harper, Lori Interviewee
  • Germillion, Megan Speaker

Description

This segment from the 2018 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Megan Gremillion, a senior at St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge. As a freshman, Gremillion was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a mental health disorder that causes intense panic attacks. Despite this challenge, Gremillion is a dedicated volunteer and serves as a Youth Board Member for the Ghana Educational Collaborative. Her profile includes interviews with: Allison Bruton, her advisor; Kate Stanford, her friend; and Lori Harper, her teacher. Hosts: Monique Scott-Spaulding and Beth Courtney