Eagle Scout creates outdoor learning center at Tobias Elem.

By Kim Hilsenbeck

Eagle Scout Garrett DiPalma, a senior at Hays High School, wanted to create an Eagle project that would benefit students at his old elementary school. So after talking with his former art teacher at Tobias Elementary, Garrett designed and helped construct an outdoor learning center.

The effort took three years from conception to completion. Along the way, Garrett said he learned a lot about planning, working with contractors and volunteers, being flexible and adapting to changing situations.