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By Lucas Greifzu – Editorial Editor

Junior Brandon Bartholomew is a busy member of the Jonathan Law community. He has a full schedule, plays varsity tennis, and is involved in several clubs. However, he also finds time to do Boy Scouts. Brandon recently completed his Eagle Scout project at Jonathan Law. Advocate Editorial Editor Lucas Greifzu interviewed Brandon Bartholomew about his Eagle Scout project.

Lucas Greifzu: Why did you choose this for your Eagle Scout project?

Brandon Bartholomew: I chose this project because first I was going to do the eagle project at the submarine downtown but it was too much work. When I first saw the courtyard, I knew it was the project because of the repairs and rebuilding.

LG: What exactly did you do in the courtyard?

BB: At the courtyard, I rebuilt one of the herb garden boxes and some of the boards at different boxes were breaking apart and we repaired it. After that, we painted it with each row being black, gold and purple for Maren. I cut down some branches because we couldn’t get through the courtyard. We did some weeding but we couldn’t do all of it. Then we power washed the benches and painted it black.

LG: How long have you been doing scouts?

BB: I have been doing scouting for almost 10 years now. I started Cub Scouts back when I was six and joined Boy Scouts when I started middle school.

LG: What has made you want to continue doing scout?

BB: I like Scouts because of the friends I make there, I love camping outside, and I want to make a difference in the Milford community.

LG: How has Scouts impacted your life?

BB: Scouts impacted me a lot because I was volunteering for the food drive and I was going to a house to deliver food and when I got there and dropped off the food, she was crying and she gave me a hug. I felt that not only did I do a good thing in Scouts, but I did a good thing for the Milford community.

LG: What inspires you to volunteer in the community?

BB: I love volunteering in the community because I love helping people when they need it and along the way I make new friends.

LG: Will you continue to volunteer and help the community when you’re an adult?

BB: I will keep volunteering in the community when I’m an adult.