Troop 53 Celebrates 100 Years

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Nov 16 2024
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March 7, 2024 was an important milestone in Troop 53's history. It was its 100th birthday! To celebrate, the troop celebrated with a dinner and court of honor at the Schodack Central School District's District Office (formerly Maple Hill Middle School). Current troop members, troop alumni, and friends of the troop were invited.

The night was full of speeches, food, desert, photos, and memories.

Here's to 100 more years of bringing scouting to Castleton, NY!

Photos

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A patch that says
The official centennial patch. The 7 gold stars surrounding the fire represent the seven Gold Star Scouts, scouts who gave their lives defending their country.
A bunch of scouting memorabilia. To the top is a sign that says
A collection of Troop 53 memorabilia, including a troop sign, an old rank chart, and pictures of Troop 53's Eagle Scouts.
A bunch of scouting memorabilia. There are four old class A uniforms, an old Boy's Life Magazine, old neckerchiefs, and patches.
Old class A uniforms on display.
A bunch of scouting memorabilia. There are four old class A uniforms, an old Boy's Life Magazine, old neckerchiefs, and patches.
The Troop 53 sleigh, which a life raft on it. There are also pictures of knots surrounding it.
The troop sleigh, used for Klondike Derbys. On it is a life raft of the S.S.S. Venture, which was Sea Scout Troop 153 of Castleton NY's boat. In the back are pictures of some of Troop 53's Gold Star Scouts.
A cake that has the centennial patch on it.
A chocolate and vanilla cake with a sign that says
The Scouting America Logo, hand drawn with sharpie.
This was a candle holder used during court of honors. The candles were mounted behind the logo. This was build by Seth Hendrick (Eagle Scout, 2009) and his family and then donated to the troop to replace the old candle holder, which was broken.
Two scouts taking apart a chuck box.
A man in a tan class A uniform speaking into a microphone at a podium.
Charted Organization Representative, Kurt Maier, welcomes everyone to the dinner.
Two men stand behind a podium. One is wearing a green class A and speaking.
Unit Commissioner, Richard Noll (left) and District Commissioner, William Clancy (right) present the official charter to Troop 53.
A man speaking into a microphone at a podium.
New York State Senator, Jake Ashby, gives proclamations celebrating the troop's 100 years.
A gray-haired man speaking into a microphone at a podium.
Scott VanNederynen (Eagle Scout, 1978) gives a speech on the history of Troop 53.
A man wearing a black polo and an eagle metal speaking into a microphone at a podium.
Paul Albertine (Eagle, 1976) gives speech on the Gold Star Scouts, scouts who lost their lives serving their country.
A man in a tan class A uniform speaking into a microphone at a podium.
Scoutmaster, Jeffrey Brewer, gives remarks.
A two scoutsn in tan class A uniforms speaking into a microphone at a podium.
A two scouts in tan class A uniforms speaking into a microphone at a podium.
A two scouts in tan class A uniforms speaking into a microphone at a podium.
A three scouts in tan class A uniforms speaking into a microphone at a podium.
One scout lights a candle on the stage. There is one candle per scout rank.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
A scout giving an award to another scout. Both scouts shake hands.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
A scout giving an award to another scout. Both scouts are shaking hands.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
A scout giving an award to another scout.
Five scouts and adults standing on stage.
Five scouts and adults standing on stage. The scoutmaster is pointing to the left (his right).
Four scouts and adults talking to each other on stage.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to two scouts. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
The scoutmaster giving an award to a scout. He is joined by other adults and scouts standing beside him.
Two people smiling at the camera. One of whom is eating cake.
Two people in class A uniforms standing in front of a balloon wall with
Assistant Scoutmaster, Ethan Maier (left) and Committee Member Ciaran Sweet (right) stand in front of the balloon wall. Both earned Eagle Scout in 2023.
A man in a class A uniform standing in front of the balloon wall.
Former Assistant Scout Master and Troop 53 Scout, Seth Hendrick. Seth earned his Eagle in 2009. He currently is a merit badge counselor for the Seneca Waterways Council in Rochester, NY.
Three people in class A uniforms and one in a suit stand in front of the balloon wall. They are holding a proclamation.
Three men in class A uniforms and 2 in suits stand in front of the balloon wall.
Three people in class A uniforms stand in front of the balloon wall.
A man in a suit jacket and an Eagle Scout metal points to the TV with a water bottle.
Don McKnight points to a photo on the television screen. Don was a Troop 53 scout and earned his Eagle Scout rank in 1976. He later became scoutmaster of the troop from 2003 - 2008.
Five people looking at photos on the TV.
Two people wearing Troop 53 hats smiling for the camera.
Bob Warland (left) and Fred Wolfe (right). Bob is a former Cubmaster of Pack 253, while Fred is a former assistant scoutmaster of Troop 53.
29 people wearing class A uniforms on a stage.
Troop youth and adult members as of November, 2024!

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