Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 ASKS | FROM PAGE 5 A: I have been involved in Scouting since I was in third grade as a Bear Cub Scout and have continued with it my whole life now, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. I attended the 2017 National Jamboree at the Summit Bethel Reserve in West Virginia. It was an awesome opportunity, and I met so many people from all over the country, went white water rafting and did so much more, and I was only 13 years old at the time. I am also a member of the OA and also have earned 26 merit badges. Q: Tell me about your Eagle Scout service project. A: I Did my service project at the Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. My project was to clean up the veteran markers. A lot of them were buried or overgrown. Over the course of two days – October 31st and November 1st, my team and I had cleaned up roughly 300 stones. Q: What’s your career objective? A: I plan on going into the plumbing trade. Q: How has Scouting helped you to become better citizens and prepared you for adulthood and your career pursuits? A: Scouting has had a huge part in shaping me into the person I am today, and those skills and things I’ve learned will carry on with me in my everyday life. Q: Has anyone else in your family made Eagle? A: My Uncle Jimmy Imbrogna is an Eagle Scout from Woburn along with my two cousins Joey and Mikey Conway from Weymouth. Q: And finally, what does earning the rank of Eagle Scout mean to you? A: The Eagle badge is the highest badge a Boy Scout can earn and is not easy to get. It’s a huge achievement for me, and it means a lot to me as I’ve done something not many are able to do and am proud to represent the badge as I also represent the helpfulness and skills learned behind the badge. Not only am I proud to earn just the Eagle badge but to earn it along with my longtime fellow Scouts and friends. Michael S. Kallelis Jr. Q: Tell me about your family background. A: I’m 16 years old and I’m a lifelong Lynn resident. My parents are Melissa Segal and Michael Kallelis Sr. My younger brother is Wesley Turner and my older sister is Madyson Kallelis. Q: What about your school or college grade, when and where you graduated, scholastic honors and athletic honors? A: I currently go to St. Mary’s High School in Lynn and I’m currently a sophomore there. I will graduate there in 2024. I take part in three sports for each season. I play football as a left and right tackle defensively and offensively, I swim freestyle, usually a 100 yard free and 50 yard free, then I row and have been in the first race the city of Lynn ever competed in for rowing. Q: What about your Scouting honors ... awards and total number of merit badges and years in Scouting? A: I’ve been in Scouts since I joined in the year of 2010 and have been in the Scouting program since then. As of recently, I earned my Eagle Scout last October. I’ve also earned 23 merit badges. I’ve been in the program for 11 years and I’m currently part of Troop 61. I’ve earned my Mile Swim Award and Lifesaving badge. I’m also in the Order of the Arrow. Q: Tell me about your Eagle Scout service project. A: My Eagle project was a renovation of an eroded beach walkway at Philips Beach in Swampscott. I replaced broken or eroded tree decking from the path. I also repaired the volleyball court next to the walkway. Q: What’s your career objective? A: Currently I’m working on getting my license, but for now I’m a lifeguard, and I want to join the military and become GREETING THE EAGLES: Saugus selectmen stood in a receiving line on Tuesday night (Feb. 15) to congratulate the four new Eagle Scouts of Saugus Boy Scout Troop 61 after they received their special citations signed by selectmen and presented by Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin M. Wildman. a doctor when I graduate from high school. Q: How has Scouting helped you to become better citizens and prepared you for adulthood and your career pursuits? A: Scouting, believe it or not, helped me a lot. I believe that it gave me the important life skills to know in case of emergencies, but also it showed me fun things I can do like arts and crafts, whittling and other fun games or sports. Q: Has anyone else in your family made Eagle? A: Both my stepfather Evan Segal and Uncle Mike Lawless both made Eagle Scout out of Troop 121 that used to be in Lynn. Q: And finally, what does earning the rank of Eagle Scout mean to you? A: To me Scouting means to be a role model and set an example for others. As a Scout we are taught to take the leadership role when needed and how to handle emergency or tough situations. Being an Eagle Scout and prior, I always believed Scouting meant to help other people when they needed it. Colin M. Wildman Q: Tell me about your family background. A: I am 19 years old and the son of Kevin and Colleen Wildman and the younger brother of Megan. Q: What about your school or college grade, when and where you graduated, scholastic honors and athletic honors? A: I’m a recent Honors Graduate of Saugus High School (Class of 2021). I am currently attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell, studying Mechanical Engineering. Q: What about your Scouting honors ... awards and total number of merit badges and years in Scouting? A: I have been involved with Scouting for over 10 years. My father is the Scoutmaster of Troop 61. My mother and sister were involved in Girl Scouts. During my time in Scouting, I attended the National Jamboree in West Virginia, various summer camps and went on countless camping trips with the Troop. During that time, I earned the 21 required Merit Badges needed for Eagle Scout and 11 additional badges. I also held the position of Senior Patrol Leader, assisting the Troop. Q: Tell me about your Eagle Scout service project. A: My Eagle Scout project involved the building and placement of two osprey nesting platforms in East Saugus. By constructing these platforms, it allows the ospreys to return to this area and have a safe space to raise their young. Q: What’s your career objective? A: After graduation…plans include working in the engineering field developing and designing technology. Q: How has Scouting helped you to become better citizens and prepared you for adulthood and your career pursuits? A: The Scouting program has helped me to be the person I am today. It has shown me how to problem solve, develop leadership skills, use my resources, be independent and help others. These are all life skills that will carry me through where they can be applied to my personal and professional life. Q: Has anyone else in your family made Eagle? A: My father, along with being Scoutmaster of Saugus Troop 61, also earned his Eagle badge in the same troop. Q: And finally, what does earning the rank of Eagle Scout mean to you? A: Earning the rank of Eagle Scout has meant a lot to me as it represents who I am and tells a great story. The badge holds many values that are important to me, and I am grateful for ASKS | SEE PAGE 7
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