Whiz Kid: Rosemary Schick Wins Award for Girl Scouts Service Project

Name: Rosemary Schick

Age: 17

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Accomplishment: Rosemary Schick is a one-woman troop that picked up a great reward for her service as an independent Girl Scout, or Juliette.

Schick–a 13-year veteran of the scouting organization–is the winner of the Gold Award, which is presented to ambassador and senior-level Girl Scouts who display exemplary service to their communities and beyond. As a Juliette, Schick is not technically a member of a troop, but works on obtaining badges, and participates in scouting activities.

“The part I’ve always liked about scouting is the service aspect,” said Schick. “I enjoy finding ways to help other people.”

The program Schick created that nabbed her the Gold Award is called "Service Days of Caring: Bedside Craft Kits for Hospitalized Children." Schick created a plan to secure donations, assemble, and deliver the bead kits. The bead kits were a fun activity that helped some very ill children concentrate on something fun–a luxury for many young patients.

“My project addressed the need for fun activities for bedridden, hospitalized children to do to take their minds off their illnesses,” said Schick. “Mott’s Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor was grateful for the donation of the 600 bead kits for the children. There were multiple bags of each design, so children could choose the same design as their friends.”

To be eligible for the Gold Award, girls earn a series of prerequisite Gold Award charms in the areas of leadership, career exploration, and the Four B's challenge. The Four 4Bs stand for become, belong, believe, and build–all qaulities that help the girls to identify their strengths.

Key to awesomeness: An incoming senior at Dearborn High, Schick participates in a lot of activities that keep her busy when she’s not scouting.

An accomplished musician, Schick said she’s involved with all aspects of the high school’s music programs. Though she has not selected a college yet, Schick’s first choice is Central Michigan University. She’s also still thinking about potential majors and career paths.

Additionally, Schick–who plays piano, violin and several other instruments–also teachers music part-time.

Schick is the daughter of Matthew and Melissa Schick of Dearborn.

Not many students are in the frame of mind or have the ability to make the lives of others better, but when it happens, it’s great for the community. If you know a student who’s working hard to make the grade at school–or in life–we’d like to know about it.

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