Big, Little Pals host end-of-the-year picnic

Big and Little Pals tested their skills on the inflatables.

A Big and Little Pal having fun

The Big and Little Pals Organization at Saint Mary’s enjoyed an end-of-the-year picnic last week. About 50 SMU students meet once a week with at-risk second- through fifth-graders from the Winona community. On April 26, their “little pals” joined them on campus for a barbecue, inflatable toys and games. The program is a collaboration with Winona Area Public Schools. Throughout the year, SMU students develop a positive relationship with their pals by nurturing their academic, social and emotional stability.