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.

William Hanna

Pioneering Animator

J.R. Harris

Explorer

Josh Hart

New York Knicks #3

Michael Hart

Founder of Project Guntenberg

Steven Holcomb

Olympic Medal Winner

Jon Bon Jovi

Rock Legend

Roger Krone

Aerospace and Scouting Executive

Ashton Kutcher

Actor and Entrepreneur

Kjell Lindgren

Astronaut and Physician

Gary Locke

U.S. Ambassador to China

James Lovell

Astronaut and American Hero

Michael Manyak

Explorer and Expert in Backcounty Medicine

Charles McGee

Tuskogee Airman

Norm Mineta

Trailblazing Politician

David Montgomery

Professional Football Player

Andrew B. Muir

Record-Setting Mountaineer