Local Eagle Scout Installs Buddy Benches At All St. Bernard Elementary Schools To Promote Kindness

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Mark Ragas built and installed seven Buddy Benches—one for each public elementary school in St. Bernard Parish—to serve as lasting reminders for students to be kind and inclusive. The benches are intended to help students build friendships and promote a culture of compassion on campus. Mark’s project took 220 hours to complete, from planning and buildin...

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