CONGRATS TO LEBANON’ S 100 TH EAGLE SCOUT BO PARDO!
What does becoming Lebanon Borough’ s 100 th Eagle Scout mean to you?
It is an honor to be Lebanon Borough’ s 100 th Eagle Scout. I would not be in this position without the support of the people of Lebanon Borough, and I am grateful to everyone who has contributed donations, time, or help in any way along my journey. However, being an Eagle Scout means much more to me than simply completing requirements and earning badges.
In my troop, there was a group of older Scouts whom I always looked up to. They were funny, kind, and responsible, and from the very beginning, I knew I wanted to grow into someone like them. Over time, I became friends with those Scouts, and I still keep in touch with them today.
Becoming an Eagle Scout allowed me to prove to myself that I could push far beyond my comfort zone and develop the same qualities I admired in those Scouts when I was just starting out.
Another aspect of scouting that helped me transition to college was the emphasis on responsibility. One of the most important qualities I gained from scouting was learning to be responsible for myself. Many of the activities at meetings and campouts are not guided by adults, and the boy-led structure encourages Scouts to take initiative and solve problems on their own. That experience taught me how to manage responsibility, a skill that has helped me immensely during my time in college.
What inspired you to create the Gather & Game Garden?
The Gather & Game Garden was a project inspired by my childhood memories of the Lebanon community. Every week, a large group of people— including my family— would come together to play volleyball. Seeing that sense of connection made me want to create a project that would provide a similar space for the community to gather.
What is the Gather & Game Garden?
The Gather & Game Garden is a small community space located outside the Lebanon Reformed Church. It features a picnic table, surrounding foliage, and a Little Free Library box stocked with board games. The space is designed to be welcoming— a place where people can sit down, play a game together, or simply relax and enjoy the surroundings.
What was the most rewarding part of the project?
The most rewarding part of the project wasn’ t the completion itself, but what I realized afterward. While reviewing the attendance records from the day I finished the project, I noticed all the names on the list— current Scouts in the troop, former Scouts, friends from school, and more
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