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 our organization’s 115th birthday in 2025, “Aaron on Scouting” highlighted 115 Scouts who became famous.

Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper

Father of Aerobics

Welles Crowther

A Creative Force Behind the Muppets

Elijah E. Cummings

Congressman, Civil RIghts Advocate

Joe Davidson

Journalist

Walt Disney

Creator of Cartoons and Theme Parks

Charles Duke

Astronaut

Arthur Rose Eldred

The First Eagle Scout

Alan K. Engen

Skiing Legend

Daniel J. Evans

Governor and Environmentalist

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Poet, Painter, Author, Publisher

Percy Fitzhugh

Author of Youth Literature

Gerald Ford

United States President

Steve Fossett

Adventurer

Michael Fossum

Astronaut

Louis Freeh

Law Enforcement Professional

Colonel Gail Halvorsen

The Candy Bomber