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- Last Updated on Monday, 30 October 2017 13:48
Boy Scout Troop #2 held an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Sunday, October 1 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Bridgeville. Matthew Smith was recognized as the newest Eagle Scout of Troop #2.
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| Pictured are (l-r): Troop #2 Scoutmaster Norman Miller; second Eagle in the family, Daniel; new Eagle, Matthew; first Eagle in the family, Caleb; and Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge 2213 representative Gene Eckman. |
The ceremony was attended by several local dignitaries who presented awards and congratulations to Matthew. The Elks presented award certificates, a personal US flag, and an Elks scouting pin to Matthew in recognition of his achievement.
Every potential Eagle Scout must complete a special community service project as the last hurdle in attaining his Eagle rank. Matthew’s project consisted of renovating the athletic field entrance area and bleacher seating area of Our Lady of Grace Church in Scott Township.
Matthew is the third son of the Bridgeville Smith family to earn this highest scout ranking. This is the second Bridgeville Troop #2 family to have three Eagle Scout sons.
