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