Notable Alumni

What you will find here is not a definitive list of the “top” or the “most important” Scouting alumni. It is a simple, informal way to share the stories of some of Scouting’s most influential people. Inspiration comes in many forms, so we’ve cultivated a few stories we hope can serve as inspiration for current and future Scouts.  

What you will find here is not a definitive list of the “top” or the “most important” Scouting alumni. It is a simple, informal way to share the stories of some of Scouting’s most influential people. Inspiration comes in many forms, so we’ve cultivated a few stories we hope can serve as inspiration for current and future Scouts. 

In honor of the 114th birthday of the BSA, as of 2/8/2024, “Aaron on Scouting” has an article highlighting 114 Scouts who became famous.

Peter Courtland Agre

Neil Armstrong Jr.

Willie Banks III

Stephen David Bechtel Jr.

Lee Rogers Berger

Stephen Gerald Breyer

Jimmy Carter

Thomas Cech

Arthur Rose Eldred

Alan Engen

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr.

James Stephen Fossett

Michael Fossum

Louis Freeh

Steven Holcomb