Best Eagle Project 2018 - LCS Joyful Noise

[RememberSchiff]

Scout Nathan Fain created a $40,000, handicapped-accessible musical playground at the Lafayette Christian School (GA) called the LCS Joyful Noise.

His project was rated the best among more than 50,000 service projects completed the previous year by an Eagle candidate and won the 2018 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award.

The playground’s name came from a conversation Nathan had while working on the project with his father, Jay Fain, an electrical engineer with Milliken & Company, who mentioned the Bible verse Psalm 98:4: “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!”

The national Eagle Scout project award includes a $2,500 scholarship. Nathan wants to attend Georgia Tech and become a mechanical engineer.

More details and video at source link:

https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/education/article213525074.html

[Hawkwin]

I would think an organization of our size could do a bit better than a $2,500 scholarship when the winner is the best out of 50,000. $10,000 seems more reasonable.

[ItsBrian]

Just now, Hawkwin said:

I would think an organization of our size could do a bit better than a $2,500 scholarship when the winner is the best out of 50,000. $10,000 seems more reasonable.

At least they give a scholarship for completing a requirement / giving back to the community.

[shortridge]

5 minutes ago, Hawkwin said:

I would think an organization of our size could do a bit better than a $2,500 scholarship when the winner is the best out of 50,000. $10,000 seems more reasonable.

NESA also does academic need-based scholarships at higher levels ($25,000+). http://www.nesa.org/site/c.9oIFJMPsGgIWF/b.9535031/k.8FA8/Scholarships.htm

It appears the project of the year award was specifically funded by the Adams family, and perhaps $2,500 is all the endowment allows at this time.

[RememberSchiff]

I had not heard of this scholarship award before. From the NESA link, 

Three regional recipients will receive $500, to be available for their future educational purposes or to attend a national or international Scouting event or facility. (Local council will also receive a $500 award.)One national recipients will receive $2,500 to be available for their future educational purposes or to attend a national or international Scouting event or facility. (Local council will also receive a $2,500 award.)

If the potential award is considered too small, then do not apply. 

Thanks to Glenn and Melinda Adams for their kindness.  Glenn Adam is a Distinguished Eagle Scout and past president of NESA.