This past weekend, a handful of our scouts braved the weather to attend a campout at Durland and participate in the 2019 Klondike. The scouts used a handmade backpack containing the tools they needed to compete against other troops in several scout skill challenges. Overall the team scored 36 out of a possible 40 points!…
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This year, Troop 173 continued our annual participation in the Yorktown Memorial Day Parade. Over 20 of our scouts and 10 leaders gathered on Front Street and marched up to the Jack DeVito Memorial Field to honor those who died serving in our country’s armed forces. After cermeonies on the field, the scouts enjoyed hot…
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Congratulations to Troop 173 ‘s newest Eagle Scout, Matthew B. Matthew is the 5th this year, the 26th this decade, the 51st this millennium, and the 93rd young man of all time from Troop 173 to earn the Eagle Scout Rank.
Congratulations to Troop 173 ‘s newest Eagle Scout, Ian S. Ian is the 4th this year, the 25th this decade, the 50th this millennium, and the 92nd young man of all time from Troop 173 to earn the Eagle Scout Rank. It Runs in the family! Well Done, Ian!
Congratulations to Troop 173‘s newest Eagle Scout, Jarrett S. Jarrett is the 6th this year, the 25th this decade, the 48th this millennium, and the 91st young man of all time from Troop 173 to earn the Eagle Scout Rank. Well Done, Jarrett!
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Scouts: Tomas C, James D, Frankie B, Ryan G, Ian S, and Jarrett S Adults: Carlos Cartaya, Jim Dowd, Fred Gonfantini, and Ken Schwartz On the bike trek our scouts went all over Cape Cod, every day biking about 20 miles or so to get from one place to another. Each day they stopped at…
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Rocket night was a blast. Scouts got the chance to fire off model rockets that they made. Many rockets had successful launches, and the weather couldn’t have been any better. I’m glad that this troop tradition has stuck around for this long, and I hope to see it continue for many more years.
Thanks to everyone who came to help out at the Saint Patrick’s Church grounds clean up! Check back for photos soon.
Fun pinewood derby for girl scouts. At Saint Patrick’s church in Yorktown. Help support the saint pats girl scout troop with their powder puff derby, there will be tons of cars, girls and food. Bring a positive attitude. Weigh-in: May 10-11 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm both nights Set up: May 13 from 6:30 pm -8:30 pm Race…
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