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28-02-2025
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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. 'A natural fit' Scouts partner with American Eagle Foundation for 110th anniversary 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.' Swift actions of TWRA officer credited with saving two from Blount County dam 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. A scout named Scout: Meet this year's Great Smoky Mountain Council Scout of the Year 'The real focus is fellowship': Sea Scout of the Year recognized for leadership, community service 'Scouting means family:' Cub Scout feeding others by founding nonprofit 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-02-2025
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‘A natural fit' Scouts partner with American Eagle Foundation for 110th anniversary
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Great Smoky Mountain Council celebrated it's 110th anniversary on Wednesday with the organization partnering with the American Eagle Foundation. The partnership was signed Wednesday morning, and Great Smoky Mountain Council CEO and Scout Executive David Williams told 6 News the new partnership was 'a natural fit.' 'Our organization's just match up values and service together. It's an awesome opportunity for us to provide service to their organization and we're super grateful for the opportunity,' Williams said. A scout named Scout: Meet this year's Great Smoky Mountain Council Scout of the Year He explained that one of the first projects lined up is for a crew of Eagle Scout Alumni to help with improvements to the facilities that were requested by government agencies overseeing the American Eagle Foundation's facility. A signup is available for Eagle Scout Alumni on the Great Smoky Mountain Council's website. Williams also explained that for parents who may be questioning if they should sign up their children for scouting, it's much more than a camping club. 'Scouting at its core is a leadership program,' Williams said. 'We use camping and the outdoors and STEM to kind of hook the kids and say 'Hey, come have all this fun' and we work on in the background throughout their time in scouting— citizenship, personal fitness, reverence, leadership skills. So you come out at the end of it ready to be this great leader for our community throughout your lifetime.' 'Scouting means family:' Cub Scout feeding others by founding nonprofit He added that getting to watch scouts grow up and go from someone who wouldn't talk to you at first to someone speaking in front of a room full of people and become an iconic leader is an incredible gift. To learn more about how to get involved with scouting in East Tennessee, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-01-2025
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Sequoyah Council hosts Distinguished Citizen Dinner
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Thursday, the Sequoyah Council of Scouting America recognized community members at the annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner. News Channel 11's Kenny Hawkins emceed the event. The dinner recognizes the community's efforts in supporting and raising money for Scouting America. Organizers said recognizing the community ensures generations of Scouts. Members of Scouting America were honored at Thursday's events for their contribution to the organization and the community. Those members are listed below: Brayden Beecham won the 2025 Glenn A. & Melinda W. Adams Service Project of the Year Award for building the new entrance to the Jonesborough Library Community Garden. Jack Stinson, Arrow of Light Scout Pack 239, was named the 2025 Cub Scout of the Year. Jaden Ray, Eagle Scout Troop 99, was named the 2025 Scout of the Year. Jacen Post, Corbin High School JROTC, was named the 2025 Cadet of the Year. Mark Caruso, LTC USA IN (RET) Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge Commandant, was named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Jason Berry, Eagle Scout and Washington County, VA, county administrator, was named the 2025 Distinguished Citizen. This year's guest was Tony Vitello, the University of Tennessee's head baseball coach, who talked about the importance of being a team player. 'I think the thing that we've tried to preach to our guys the most is being a good teammate and that applies not just to being on a team but being a part of any group and then ultimately, no matter what group you're part of your ultimately a part of a bigger group in the community,' Vitello said. 'So being out in the community and understanding the fact that if you give to somebody else, they'll want to give back to you and it kind of becomes a circular thing and everybody's better off for it.' The Sequoyah Council of Scouting America reported that the group met its fundraising goal of $400,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
