As our troop celebrates 100 years of scouting in Weymouth, we look back to our first members.
Today is our 100th anniversary, and without their contribution, it would not be possible.
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On January 22, 1911 the following 20 young men of Weymouth voted to organize as a Boy Scout troop, sponsored by the Rev. Walter H. Commons and led by Scoutmaster Ernest A. Smith.
| John T. Dizer | Julian Merchant | Harold Gardner | |
| Alton Blanchard | Donald Canterbury | Vincent Robinson | |
| Howard Diersch | Elmer Sampson | William Rix | |
| Merton Rix | Roderick Ells | Francis Dennison | |
| Arthur Russo | Ralph Chase | Harold Morse | |
| Robert Gay | William Savage | Reginald Bates | |
| Parker Bates | Norman Dizer |
As a result of their actions, Troop 2 was officially chartered on April 16, 1911, and held their first scout meeting on Saturday, April 22 at the East Weymouth Congregational Church.
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Since that time thousands of scouts have passed through the troop, developing their leadership skills and learning valuable lessons that shape their lives forever. Over 200 have achieved the Eagle rank, and many have returned years later to pay forward to the new generation of scouts. It's fitting that today, on our 100th anniversary, members of the troop are camping at Valley Pines, hiking, cooking on an open fire, and enjoying the outdoors with the support of their adult leaders and the camaraderie of their fellow scouts. It's a privilege to be a member of a troop with the long and distinguished history of Troop 2. Please plan to join us in September for our celebration at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center.
