Creekview High School freshman, Stephen Adcox, began scouting as a first-grade Tiger Cub Scout at Rosemeade Elementary in 2010, with Pack 735. He is now a Life Rank Scout with Troop 876 and working toward the rank of Eagle Scout. According to the Boy Scouts of America, the rank of Eagle Scout requires several steps based on a foundation of earlier achievements and culminating in a service project, Scoutmaster conference attendance, and a successful completion of a board review.
For Stephen’s service project, he saw a need at his elementary alma mater. The small covered pavilion at the south side of Rosemeade was in need of updating. Stephen worked on the planning and implementation of his project to improve this space for over a year. This resulted in a complete tear-down of the old pavilion and replacing it with a structure better suited for outdoor learning.
A year in the making
Stephen began the funding of his project by selling engraved bricks to raise money for the new outdoor classroom pavilion he envisioned. The over $1900 in engraved bricks have been added to the existing brick path next to Rosemeade. Stephen worked with CFB employees Victor Melton, Scott Behner and former Rosemeade principal, M. Amy Miller to coordinate the stages of tear down and rebuilding.
Support from local businesses
Stephen visited several local hardware stores for donations and supplies. New View Roofing provided free roof supplies and labor to the project. Ace Hardware provided a gift card and discount. Additionally, the Lowe’s at Preston Rd. and the George Bush Tollway provided a large gift card as well for supplies. In October 2018, he oversaw the tear-down of the old pavilion, with a new concrete slab foundation poured in January. The rebuilding of the pavilion was completed in March, and the roofing completed in April.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the pavilion on Friday, May 24, at 7:45 AM.
