Deer Park Girl Scout Donates Buddy Benches to JQA

From Syntax: As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Deer Park High School student Lauren Depre made a pair of buddy benches for the district’s John Quincy Adams Primary School, for the use of any student in need of a buddy during recess time. JQA’s sudents have been instructed to keep an eye out for any student sitting on one of the benches who they can be a good friend to and include in their play.

“These benches will serve as a tool to help bring our students closer together and to ensure that each student feels included and loved,” said Principal Christopher Molinelli. “On behalf of the entire JQA staff, I would like to thank Lauren for her hard work and donation.”

Depre was honored for her leadership and generosity by Superintendent Eva Demyen at a December board of education business meeting.

Photo courtesy of the Deer Park School District (As part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Deer Park High School student Lauren Depre made a pair of buddy benches for the district’s John Quincy Adams Primary School.)