28-02-2025
Knoxville Catholic student named Scout of the Year for leadership, service
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Mason Marlowe is a student at Knoxville Catholic High School. He embodies the spirit of scouting through his actions and leadership. He's been chosen as a Scout of the Year by the Great Smoky Mountain Council.
'Right here is the field before the project, then this is what it looked like after we finished. This was one of the first times I was in charge of something,' said Marlowe.
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The 16-year-old is a leader on the rise. He showed us pictures of his Eagle Project, a Gaga Ball Pit at St. John Newman Middle School nearly two years ago.
'It was definitely a good experience. It was a benchmark of this is what I know for leadership and this is what I can improve on,' said Marlowe.
Marlowe came up with the idea, developed the plan, and carried it out with help from his troop.
'During COVID, everything changed. Our middle school added a 15-minute break, just in the morning, where we could go outside for a break. They just gave us a field to play in, which was great, but I wanted to put the Gaga Pit in because it was a game we all knew and enjoyed,' said Marlowe. 'Right now, I'm the Troop Guide. I get to help with all the new scouts coming in. This year will be my fourth class of kids.'
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In the summer, Marlowe is a counselor guiding new scouts at Camp Buck Toms. You'll also see him volunteering for various community service projects like Second Harvest Food Bank and the Empty Stocking Fund drive.
'I just love going to it and helping out. So, I started bringing some of my own buddies along, dragging them along to it. This year, we had, I think, 12 or 13 other people along with us. It's really impactful to be helping all those people,' said Marlowe.
For his volunteer efforts, he's twice won the Presidential Service Award at Catholic High School. Scouting is shaping his life.
'It's taught me so much about how the world works, how people work with each other. It's taught me a lot about communication, how effective leadership can be with a group of people,' said Marlowe.
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Marlowe and three other scouts will be recognized at the council's annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner tonight. The guest speaker will be Governor Bill Lee. At the banquet, the council will honor 110 iconic leaders since its founding 110 years ago.
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