Gavin Tramontozzi, 17, a Medway High School senior, Scout and National Honor Student, planned and implemented an emergency bucket program for his Eagle Scout project. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools)
MEDWAY — Gavin Tramontozzi weighed the possibility of a crisis at his school. He considered the items that could save lives if they were in every classroom during a lockdown. He crafted a plan, found support and executed the operation utilizing teamwork and hard work.
“I knew I had wanted to do an Eagle Scout project with the school since I started to plan my project,” said Tramontozzi, 17, a Medway High School senior, Scout and National Honor student. “With the schools being such a major part of the community and providing so much, I just wanted to be able to help in any way possible.”
Tramontozzi collaborated with Medway High School Assistant Principal Ryan Augusta, who helped formulate a plan to make emergency buckets for every Medway Public Schools classroom.
“After finalizing the preliminary things, I was able to fundraise close to $2,000,” said the future Eagle Scout. “This enabled me to be able to, along with the supplies the schools were providing, add first aid kits to the buckets to ensure that, if needed, some first aid supplies could be reachable in a lockdown.”
Tramontozzi and Augusta gathered the bucket components, assembled a team and took a day to assemble the buckets.
“Now that the buckets have been completed, they have been distributed across the schools to each classroom and can be used if a lockdown were to arise,” said Tramontozzi. “Now, when students or teachers are facing a crisis, there is something that can lessen this pain and provide comfort, even if it’s momentarily.”
Commercially available classroom emergency kits can range from $110 to $300 each and are largely supplied by companies based on the West Coast, resulting in substantial shipping costs.
“By sourcing the materials individually and organizing the assembly of the buckets, Gavin not only saved the district a great deal of money but also ensured that our facilities and school staff were not burdened with the additional responsibility of putting the kits together,” said Assistant Principal Augusta. “His leadership allowed these employees to focus on their primary roles while still benefiting from a vital new safety resource.”
The scope of Tramontozzi’s Eagle Scout project was significant.
“These Emergency Buckets are a crucial tool in ensuring the safety and well-being of staff and students during a lockdown or other emergency situation,” said Assistant Principal Augusta. “In today’s world, where school safety is one of the most pressing concerns in communities across America, the importance of this project cannot be overstated. Gavin’s commitment to enhancing preparedness directly contributes to creating safer learning environments for our students and staff.”
Tramontozzi also worked to ensure the buckets and their contents would be sustainable long-term. He organized and communicated a detailed material list and provided clear guidance on how supplies could be replenished, which will support school leaders and facilities staff in maintaining the emergency buckets into the future.
“This project was a large and meaningful undertaking,” said Assistant Principal Augusta. “The conversation about Emergency Buckets has been ongoing in our district for over five years, and Gavin’s action and leadership were the driving forces that finally brought this long-discussed safety measure to reality. Staff throughout Medway Public Schools have expressed their gratitude for this resource and are proud of Gavin’s contribution to our school community.”
Tramontozzi will present his project before a Scouting America Eagle Board of Review on Nov. 20.
“I am sincerely thankful for Gavin’s leadership, perseverance and service,” said Assistant Principal Augusta. “His Eagle project has provided a tangible, lasting impact on school safety for the Medway Public Schools, and it serves as a powerful example of what it means to give back to one’s community.”
The mission of Scouting America is to “prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes.” And the organization’s motto remains — “Be Prepared.”
“Students like Gavin elevate our Medway Public Schools community,” said Dr. Armand Pires. “This is an inspiring project that touched every classroom and every Medway student. Planning for the worst-case scenario is never easy, but thanks to considerate and compassionate individuals like Gavin, our schools are better prepared.”
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Gavin Tramontozzi led a team in the assembly of an emergency bucket for every Medway Public Schools classroom. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools)
Medway High School senior Gavin Tramontozzi raised funds, gathered the bucket components, assembled a team and took a day to assemble the buckets. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools)
Gavin Tramontozzi weighed the possibility of a crisis at his school, considered the items that could save lives if they were in every classroom during a lockdown, crafted a plan, found support and executed the operation utilizing teamwork and hard work. (Photo Courtesy Medway Public Schools)
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