Jacob Wright, a junior at Walter Panas High School and proud member of Boy Scout Troop 174, has completed an Eagle Scout Project that leaves a lasting legacy of giving back to the school communities that shaped him.
Jacob spearheaded the effort to build three mini Lending Libraries for the schools he once called home in the Lakeland Central School District: Lincoln-Titus Elementary, Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School, and Walter Panas High School.
With generous support from Dain’s Lumber Co. and helping hands from his Troop and community, Jacob gathered books and constructed the colorful little libraries for everyone to enjoy. Students are encouraged to take a book and leave another, keeping the joy of reading circulating throughout the district.
“Jacob is sharing his love of books with the schools where he read many stories during his education,” said Dr. Karen Gagliardi, superintendent of schools. “We are so grateful for these mini lending libraries, which will spark students’ imaginations for years to come.”
Jacob presented the Lending Libraries to each school’s principal.
