Junior Matthew Barrett Teams Up to Beautify Campus

On Saturday February 1, a group of St. Edward’s students and local Scouts with their adult leaders gathered on campus to complete an Eagle Scout project. Led by junior student, Matthew Barrett, a member of Troop 567, the group undertook a two part project to benefit the school campus. 

Part one was to construct three benches to be positioned along a footpath by the lagoon. The benches will be used for the outdoor classrooms of Marine Biology teacher Brandy Nelson as well as anyone in our community who would like to sit and enjoy the beauty of our campus. 

Part two was to refurbish the memorial garden between the Benedict Library and the Waxlax Auditorium. The team took down a weathered bamboo curtain and replaced it with two white, vinyl fence panels. This effort was part of a larger undertaking to restore the garden, built in memory of Michael Trevino-Aversa from the class of 2003, who lost his life two days after his graduation. The memorial garden, will be rededicated with Michael’s family present early in May. A separate article will be posted then as a way of remembering Michael, who considered Saint. Edward’s School his home.