Peabody Veterans Memorial High Student Honored For Heroic Efforts

Peabody MA

26 May, 2022

5:03 PM

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PEABODY, MA — Peabody Veterans Memorial High School junior student-athlete Trinity Cabrera did not hesitate to spring into action when a fellow student was in danger at a track and field meet earlier this month. When Cabrera heard other athletes at the meet shout for help as the student suffered a seizure, Cabrera used her training from the school's medical assisting program to stabilize the student correctly and then provide critical information to first responders when they arrived. Cabrera was honored for her life-saving actions at Tuesday night's School Committee meeting. "Her actions were not only heroic but a true testament to what is being taught to the students," said Education Stability Coordinator and track and field coach Marcus Vieira. "I've been Trinity's track and field coach since she entered high school, and she has proven herself as an athlete time after time. "That day, she showed another side to her that I've never seen before and words cannot describe how proud I am of her." Cabrera was able to position the ailing student on their size and recorded the length of the seizure. Providing first responders with that critical information allowed them to quickly and effectively treat the fellow student, who is recovering well. "I am tremendously proud of Trinity's quick thinking and actions in coming to the aid of a student in need," Superintendent Vadala said. "This is a testament to the meaningful, real-world impacts CTE programming has and I'm so grateful that our high school students have the opportunity to pursue their passions in the classroom." (Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)