Troop 2’s new Scoutmaster, John Tobin served as Master of Ceremonies of the annual Fall Court of Honor at which the achievements of 27 boy scouts were recognized.

Troop 2’s new Scoutmaster, John Tobin served as Master of Ceremonies of the annual Fall Court of Honor at which the achievements of 27 boy scouts were recognized.

Many scouts completed merit badges and rank requirements during the summer, with most coming from two weeks at Camp Read in the Adirondacks.  Participation in the quadrennial USA Boy Scout Jamboree in West Virginia provided others with a chance to complete merit badge work while experiencing outdoor activities like rock climbing, white water rafting, zip lining, mountain biking, archery with a quality compound bow case, fishing, camping, hiking, and riflery.

The Troop recognized Evan Clark and Jacob Nurick for achieving Eagle, Scouting’s highest rank. Both Evan and Jacob graduated from Rye High School this past June, but were able to return from their respective colleges for their Court of Honor.

This past summer, a group of eight scouts and fathers completed a 12-day mountain trek through the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. While challenging, the scouts reported impressive views and several close encounters with wild life, including a family of bears.

The Troop is planning a canoeing trip for next summer to the Scout’s Northern Tier reserve in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota.

Anyone interested in finding out more about boy scouts in Rye can contact Scoutmaster John Tobin at 6Tobin5@optonline.net or Troop Secretary Debbie Bharucha at debbieb.mac1@me.com.