Kings Park H.S. Student Completes Eagle Scout Project
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Richard Mangogna started in Scouts in first grade as a Cub Scout where he earned his Arrow of Light. He knew right from the start he was going to be an Eagle it was just when was the question. Richard is the youngest Eagle Scout in Troop 75 at the age of 13. He has been a Boy Scout for four years, he has held leadership positions as Den Chief for two years, went through Den Chief training and received Den Chief Service Award. He was a Guide Patrol leader at the same time he was a Den Chief. He is also the youngest Senior Patrol Leader at 13 a position that his scouts nominated him into. In 2015 he was nominated for Scout Spirit Honor Award. He earned his Ad Altaire Dei Catholic Religious Award and is currently working on his Pope Pious Catholic Religious Award. He has earned 26 merit badges and will have earned his Bronze Palm by his Eagle Court of Honor. He is a true leader for he challenges his scouts to also rank up and helps them in any way he can so they can achieve their goals.
Richard’s Eagle Scout project was to beautify the entrance to the Kings Park Central School District Administration Building. He did this with the help of other scouts and adults, by building four flower boxes, donating a bench with a Fleur-de-lis on it, and replacing the buildings sign. This project helped the whole community not just the school district. The boxes and area are being maintained by the nursery school children who also occupy the building, by planting seeds and learning how flowers grow.
Richard is just a freshman in Kings Park High School, unlike other Eagle Scouts who are just about aging out when they become an Eagle he has four more years to go. Presently he is the Secretary of his class in Student Council. A member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, stage crew and the Model UN Club. In Middle School 7th grade he was the VP of the Drama Club and 8th grade the President of the Drama club also in 8th grade he played the part of Cogsworth the clock in Beauty and the Beast, he has been part of the cast since 5th grade. According to Superintendent Eagen, “Richard is a very special student leader. He strives for success in all aspects of his life, and he has so many talents. His completed Eagle Scout Project serves as a prime example of his devotion to Kings Park and this community.”