Mt. Scott adopts local cemetery for service project

Mt. Scott Learning Centers' commitment to community service is filling a big need at one of Multnomah County's historic cemeteries.

Multnomah Park Pioneer Cemetery, one of several historic cemeteries supervised by Metro, was the only one that did not have a regular volunteer group to help maintain the property. Mt. Scott High School teacher Kyle Golphenee responded by organizing a hard-working team of students to adopt the cemetery (located at the corner of Holgate Blvd. and 82nd Avenue) as a regular service project.

Every month about 15 students care for this historic cemetery in a variety of ways. They cut and trim grass that has grown over neglected tombstones, clean historic headstones with various brushes, solvents, and soap, and pick up debris and trash.

"We have become the stewards of this cemetery and have established a positive working relationship with METRO," reports Golphenee.

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