THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 Page 3 ~ THE ADVOCATE ASKS ~ Four Eagle Scouts from Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 discuss how Scouting made a difference in their lives Editor’s Note: At the beginning of their meeting this week (Tuesday, Feb. 15), the Board of Selectmen honored four new Eagle Scouts from Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61: Dominic J. Imbrogna, Michael S. Kallelis, Colin M. Wildman and David W. Woodworth. Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin M. Wildman, who had earned the Eagle Scout badge in the same troop – which he has served as an adult leader of for more than a quarter of a century – presented each of the Eagles a citation signed by the five selectmen. The selectmen stood in a reception line to congratulate the Eagle Scouts and then joined them in a ceremonial photo shoot. For this week’s interview, we decided to reach out to the new Eagles and ask them how earning Scouting’s highest honor has influenced their lives. We also SCOUTING’S FINEST: Left to right: Eagle Scouts David W. Woodworth, Colin M. Wildman, Dominic J. Imbrogna and Michael S. Kallelis of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 waited outside the second floor auditorium at Town Hall on Tuesday night (Feb. 15) before receiving commendations from the Board of Selectmen for achieving Scouting’s highest honor. Since the inception of the Boy Scouts of America in 1912, only about four percent of all scouts have gone on to become Eagle Scouts. (Saugus Advocate photos by Mark E. Vogler). talked to Scoutmaster Wildman, whose son Colin is among those Eagle Scouts being honored. Highlights of this week’s interview follow: Saugus Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin M. Wildman Q: How many scouts have earned the Eagle Scout badge during your time as Scoutmaster of Troop 61? A: There have been eight EaA NIGHT OF RECOGNITION: The Board of Selectmen took a moment at Tuesday night’s (Feb. 15) meeting to publicly honor four members of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 with special citations commending them for “Earning the rank of Eagle Scout.” Left to right: Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree, Selectman Michael J. Serino, Eagle Scout Michael S. Kallelis, Eagle Scout David W. Woodworth, Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony W. Cogliano, Sr., Eagle Scout Dominic J. Imbrogna, Eagle Scout Colin M. Wildman, Selectman Corinne R. Riley, Board of Selectmen Vice-Chair Debra C. Panetta and Selectman Jeffrey V. Cicolini. gle Scouts since I took over as Scoutmaster in the Fall of 2014. Three of them did most of the work prior to me taking over though. I got the pleasure of awarding them the award and hosting the Court of Honor. Q: When did you earn your Eagle Scout badge? A: I earned my Eagle Award ASKS | SEE PAGE 4
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