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8/16/2019 SZT Eagle Court of Honor Program

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Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Troop 24

Staten Island NY

Stephen Zachary Trombetta

May 29, 2016

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Stephen Zachary TrombettaBoy Scouts of America

Troop 24, Staten Island NY

May 29, 2016

Aquehonga District Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda Gazinski

Color Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Hionas

Dominic Ciaccio Sean Hionas

John Giarrusso Sean MeineckeLucas Giarrusso James Ruch

Court Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Fehr

Lights of the Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James DemiroPeter Mihailos

John Serrapica

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Michael Martine, Holy Rosary Parish

Family Escorts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alex Guerrero

Daniel MeineckeChris Sorensen

Michael Sorensen

Voice of the Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Ciaravino

Scoutmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane Meinecke

Eagle Scout Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Gazinski

Special Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judge Giacobbee

Retiring of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color Guard

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . Fr. Michael Martine, Holy Rosary Parish

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Reception to follow ceremony.


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Rank Advancement

Scout:01/10/2011 First Class: 05/13/2013Tenderfoot: 05/14/2012 Star: 01/13/2014

Second Class: 08/03/2012 Life: 09/08/2014Eagle: 04/04/2016

Merit Badges Archaeology Medicine

Archery Nature

Camping* Nuclear ScienceCinematography Oceanography

Citizenship in the Community* PaintingCitizenship in the Nation* Personal Fitness*

Citizenship in the World* Personal Management*

Communications* PetsComputers Public Health

Cooking* Pulp and Paper

Digital Technology RadioDisabilities Awareness Reading

Emergency Preparedness* Rifle Shooting

Environmental Science* ScholarshipFamily Life* Scouting Heritage

Fingerprinting Shotgun Shooting

First Aid* Space ExplorationForestry Sustainability

Horsemanship Swimming*

Insect Study TextilesMammal Study Weather

Other Awards and Recognitions

Cyber Chip NOA Camping Award Totin’Chip

Stephen’s Eagle Leadership Project

Stephen's project was to recreate Gemma Caramante's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. For "Aunt" Gemma, her hunt was a way to share the unending

love she had for her family, friends, associates, neighbors....You get the

picture. Her love and dedication to youth was limitless. She invitedeveryone, from every walk of life, nationality and religion. It was as if she

knew the history behind the use of eggs and the hunt.

In 2013 "Aunt" Gemma held her 45th Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of

her Livingston home, as was the Easter morning tradition. Just a few

short months after she had celebrated her 90th birthday which was NewYear's Day. At this point, she had held these hunts for half her lifetime.

Little did anyone know, it would be her last. One year later, shortly after her 91st birthday, she passed due to complications of surgery. This hunt

was her greatest legacy. The year she passed, a great void was left notonly by her passing and the loss of a vibrant community mindedindividual, but for many the "tradition" no longer occurring Easter

morning.

Stephen attended these hunts each year and was deeply affected by her

passing. He wanted to keep her "legacy" alive for future generations to

enjoy as he had. Stephen labored for a year and on Easter Morning2015, with the help of Troop 24, The Beacon Program at I.S. 2 and

individuals from his current school, SI Tech, and his former, Dreyfus

Intermediate, the first annual Gemma Caramante Memorial Easter EggHunt was held on the grounds of Pouch Camp.

Stephen stated he feels blessed to have been able to recreate the event.He further is proud to have known "Aunt" Gemma, and, though not a

blood relative, had the honor to address her as such. Her event brought

joy to an incalculable amount of children, including Stephen, during her 45 years of coordinating the event. With the help of UAU, it is Stephen's

intent for the continuance of the hunt in perpetuity and the bringing of joyto children for years to come.


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Stephen Zachary Trombetta

Stephen was born April 22, 1999, at Staten Island North. He wasintroduced at a tender age to the idea of giving back to his

community. He was but two months old when he attended his firstboard meeting.

Stephen served at the United Activities Brunch each year selling

raffle tickets and now leads the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Every two years, he volunteers for the Gift of Life Van

fundraiser at the Staaten Restaurant. Additionally, he hasparticipated in the fundraising walks for Light of the Night and BreastCancer, and has raised funds for the Leukemia Foundation, Penny

Harvest and the March of Dimes for as long as he can remember. As a student at IS 49, He was always the first to volunteer for all

events being held and organized, and ran an entire bake sale oneyear to help those in need after a natural disaster. To this day, he

is called back by former teachers and administrators when eventsare coming up.

Thought baptized at Our Lady Queen of Peace, Holy Rosary has

been his parish since birth. Each year he assists at the annual massbook opening event. Additionally, Stephen has helped decorate

(and undecorate) the church for Christmas and Easter. There, too,he lends a hand when one is needed.

He is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars,

serves as a National Honor Society minion at Staten Island Tech,was recently inducted to the National Honor Society, works as a

camp counselor over the summers, currently holds a positionworking at SI Tech via SYEP, and serves as a junior docent at the

Staten Island Zoo.

In the future, Stephen’s goal is to attend a prominent school for veterinary medicine, and hopes to one day own a practice.

Thank you to all those who helped with my Eagle Project. Iappreciate all your support through my scouting career too. This

project was deeply personal to me. Since I was a little child I wentto "Aunt" Gemma's Egg Hunt at her house. As I became older Ireally saw what went into it and what she was doing for children.

When she passed, I was deeply affected. When I began working on

the Eagle project, I knew I wanted to do something that wasextremely personal. United Activities had already asked my input inrecreating a hunt to be in her memory. I thought why can I not do

something that does not occur any longer for my project. I spoke to"Uncle" Lou, he conferred with the Judge and my Eagle project was

born. I made Life the September after "Aunt" Gemma's passing, myproject was approved two months later that November, and the rest

is history so to speak.

Stephen Trombetta


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The Eagleby Emily M. Parris

The eagle is a magnificent birdWho soars with Graceful easeHe’s a symbol of our heritage

As he glides upon the breeze.

He’s a symbol of our freedomIn his soaring boundless flight

A beacon for humanity And a splendid, noble sight.

His huge wingspan maneuvers him

In boundless soaring flightOh eagle, in your majesty

May we follow you tonight.

May we soar like eagles on the wingsOf dreams composed of light

Oh, eagle, in your splendor May we follow you tonight.

The Troop 24 family extends its warmest welcome to you, the

relatives and friends of Stephen Trombetta. This afternoon we

honor a young man who has attained the highest award of theBoy Scouts of America, the Eagle Award. Fewer than five per

cent of all boys who enter Scouting achieve this, the “top rung”of the ladder of advancement. Troop 24 salutes this new Eagle

Scout who has brought honor to himself, his family, his

community and to our troop. We wish him continued success inall his future endeavors.

The Boy Scout OathOn my honor, I will do my best

to do my duty to God and my country,and to obey the Scout Law;

to help other people at all times;to keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake and morally straight.

The Scout Law A Scout is:

TrustworthyLoyal

HelpfulFriendlyCourteous

KindObedient

CheerfulThrifty

BraveClean

Reverent

The Scout MottoBe Prepared

The Scout SloganDo a good turn daily

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