Alumni Archives - Bryan on Scouting

All about Alpha Phi Omega, a great way for college-age BSA alumni to stay connected

May 7, 2021 12

Alpha Phi Omega transports the Scouting commitment to service into college, where service projects are a great way to give back and make friends.

Eagle Scout writes heartwarming song for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 3, 2021 1

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Eagle Scout Donald Gee wrote and recorded the song “Thank You Teachers.”

5 Quick Questions with: Joe Davidson, Eagle Scout and Washington Post columnist

March 17, 2021 1

Joe Davidson, Eagle Scout and columnist for the Washington Post, shares his thoughts about why we still need Scouting today.

At Georgia Tech, proof that the joys of Scouting don’t have to end at 18

March 8, 2021 9

A student organization at Georgia Tech brings together young people to go camping, help local Scouts and serve their community.

At the Citadel, a three-step approach to keeping college-age Eagle Scouts involved

February 21, 2021 8

The members of the Citadel Eagle Scout Association take trips together, host events and complete acts of service in the community.

Eight century-old quotes about Scouting that are still relevant today

February 3, 2021 4

As we near the BSA’s birthday on Feb. 8, let’s look back on eight quotes from 1921 that are not-so-surprisingly still relevant today.

Points in history: Three things to know about why Scouts use the fleur-de-lis

January 13, 2021 9

Where else might you find the fleur-de-lis? Why did Baden-Powell choose it to represent Scouting? And what does the symbol mean today?

Help solve the mystery of this 1965 photo showing Scouts, heavyweight boxers

June 12, 2020 0

A Maine newspaper is trying to solve the mystery of a 1965 photo that depicts six Scouts and two heavyweight boxing champs.

On the 100th year since the 19th Amendment, let’s look how Scouts stood with suffragists

March 5, 2020 2

Report to the Nation delegates toured the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument in Washington, D.C.

Saluting Joseph Merton, Tuskegee Airmen pilot and barrier-breaking BSA professional

February 21, 2020 3

In honor of Black History Month, let’s remember Joseph Merton, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and the first black leader of the BSA’s older youth division.