Famous People Archives - Bryan on Scouting

Hank Aaron, former Scout, baseball legend and lifelong friend of Scouting, dies at 86

January 25, 2021 3

Hank Aaron, the baseball Hall of Famer who joined Scouting as a boy and continued to support the BSA throughout his life, died at age 86.

Paul Dye, Eagle Scout and NASA’s longest-serving flight director, shares how Scouting ‘truly shaped who I am’

January 11, 2021 1

Bryan on Scouting talked with Eagle Scout Paul Dye about Scouting, his job at NASA and how young people can prepare for a career in space.

NASA specialist shares why she’s a Space Exploration merit badge counselor

December 30, 2020 1

“I’ve had a front-row seat during significant moments in space exploration history,” Rachel Brachman says. “I love sharing what I’ve learned.”

First-ever Time Kid of the Year is a STEM Scout from Colorado

December 9, 2020 2

Gitanjali Rao, a STEM Scout from Colorado, was interviewed by Angelina Jolie as part being named Time Kid of the Year.

Just weeks before he died, Alex Trebek sent note of congratulations to new Eagle Scout

December 7, 2020 2

Thirteen days after Alex Trebek’s death, a Pennsylvania Eagle Scout received a photo and handwritten note from the Jeopardy! host himself.

37 Scouting-related ‘Jeopardy!’ answers (and questions) in memory of Alex Trebek

November 18, 2020 5

In Alex Trebek’s memory and in honor of his 37 seasons, we’re sharing 37 of our favorite Scouting-related Jeopardy! answers (and questions).

The 2020 Beagle Scout ornament, “Portaging Pals.” Image courtesy of Hallmark Cards Inc.

Meet the artist behind beloved Hallmark ornaments featuring Scoutmaster Snoopy

October 2, 2020 5

With its Beagle Scout ornaments, Hallmark has found a fun way to showcase the kind of unforgettable adventures families enjoy in Scouting.

‘Holey Moley’: Scouting volunteer shares stories from his appearance on ABC show

September 9, 2020 2

Gerritt Beatty, a committee chairman in the Ventura County Council, appeared on ABC’s “Holey Moley” and shares his experience with Bryan on Scouting.

So cool it’s scary: Stephen King references Scouting in more than half of his novels

August 19, 2020 11

Stephen King uses Scouts and Scouting as a kind of shorthand for a range of character traits, including trustworthiness, bravery and preparedness.

School, sports, Scouts — here’s how this pro baseball player and Eagle Scout did it all

August 3, 2020 2

Eagle Scout Jason Munsch has signed with the Milwaukee Brewers organization, proving once again that a young person can be a student, athlete and Scout.