Scouts from Troop 53 earn merit badges
Scouts from Troop 53 earn merit badges

On September 16, 2002, Boy Scout Troop 53 presented scouts with merit badges earned over the summer. The boys worked very hard on their requirements both at Massaweepie and on their own. Twenty-three scouts earned a total of 83 badges. Paul Wolski earned seven, Tom Small-six, Ryan Hosie-four, Erik Strassner-four, Will Cuthbert-seven, Kyle Poole-two, Cory Duell-four, Matt Duell-four, Nathan Wolski-four, Peter Abee-four, Vince Adams-four, Jerry Cardiliechia-four, Brian Rebman-four, Kyle Poole-three, Ryan Perna-three, Greg Davis-two, Mike Pehta-two, Jarad Cramer-four, Rob Calvette-three, Josh Brugger-one, Chris Brugger-one, Chris Burant-two, Chris Collins-four.