Daniel Latus (pictured above), a junior at Batesville High School Charter, recently dedicated his final Eagle Scout project: placing a flagpole at the Batesville Community & Aquatic Center in honor of his late father, George Latus.
George Latus, who died in April of 2021, was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 30 years as a Scout Master where he was a Silver Beaver and Wood Badge recipient. He served as the Race Director for the BSA National White River Canoe for 17 years. He was also an active member of the Batesville School District Board having served Sulphur Rock and Batesville for 20 years.
Via his Twitter account, State Sen. James Sturch said: “I was able to spend the first week of the new year supporting some outstanding young people. Daniel Latus officially finished his Eagle Scout project on Saturday by raising the flag on the Batesville Community Center flagpole built in memory of his dad.”
Images by David Campbell, Batesville School District assistant superintendent
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