2022 Inaugural Hall of Fame Announcement

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association are pleased to announce the newly established Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, the highest achievement recognition and honor to individuals who have participated in the Madison Scouts organization throughout its long history.

2023 Hall of Fame Announcement

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association will announce the second class of inductees into the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame at Drums on Parade July 1st. This year's class follows the 2022 inaugural class that included C. H. Beebe, William Howard, and Scott Stewart. The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame honors individuals who have participated and achieved at the highest level in the Madison Scouts organization throughout its long and storied history.

2024 Hall of Fame Announcement

The 2024 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame will be recognized and toasted during ceremonies at the 2024 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Drums on Parade Tailgate hosted by MSAA. Kent Eversmeyer, MSAA& Hall of Fame Committee Chairman says, "It is fitting to honor our inductees and their servant leadership to the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps by having 100% of the proceeds from the MSAA-hosted Tailgate go to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship fund that directly supports life changing opportunities and experiences to the current members of our beloved drum corps".

2025 Hall of Fame Announcement

DOP tailgate event Friday, July 25, 2025

We are proud to announce the 2025 class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame, a group of extraordinary individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have left a lasting legacy on our organization. This year’s inductees include longtime volunteers Ollie Mae Banks, Barb Loeffelholz, Pat Omilianowski, and Henry Barney; member and instructor Chris Forbes; member, instructor, and board member Doug Tholo; and founding member and one of our original drum majors, Edward “EB” Matthews. Each has played a unique and vital role in shaping the spirit and success of the Madison Scouts.

2025 Hall of Fame update

The MSAA Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Committee is preparing to reach a consensus on inductees for the 2025 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame. Each nominee submitted for discernment comes from the 85+ year history of servant leaders and legends of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. The challenging part is sifting through so many worthy candidates; the blessing is knowing that each will likely be honored in time.

MSAA intends to honor members of the 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame by campaigning for contributions to the C.H. Beebe Scholarship Fund, which is a direct and tangible way to support current marching members of the Madison Scouts. Stay tuned for your opportunity to get some cool Madison Scout swag.

The MSAA Hall of Fame Committee will conclude consensus discussions in early March, and a formal announcement of the 2025 Class of the Madison Scout Hall of Fame will be made in mid-April 2025.

2025 Madison Scout Hall of Fame Inducted at MSAA Drums on Parade Tailgate

The Madison Scouts, Forward Performing Arts, and the Madison Scouts Alumni Association (MSAA) inducted the 2025 Class to the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame as part of the MSAA Drums on Parade Tailgate, including recognition of long-serving volunteers Barb Loeffelholz, Patty Omilianowski, Henry Barney, Ollie Mae Banks, E.B. Matthews, Christopher (Metzger) Forbes, and Doug Tholo. The induction ceremony was part of the Scouts' home show, “Drums on Parade,” and was held on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Middleton High School in Middleton. The MSAA MSHOF Tailgate ceremony was anchored at the beginning by the 2024 Madison Scouts performing the opening hit from Malaguena, followed by an excerpt from the 1999 and 2016 production of Jesus Christ Superstar, from an arc pointed at the alumni, family, and friends gathered in and around the MSAA Tailgate at Fireman’s Park Pavilion.

2026 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Nomination Period Begins

Nominations for the 2026 Class of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame (MSHOF) will open on November 1st, 2025 and close on December 31st, 2025.

The mission of the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame (MSHOF) is to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of marching members, staff, and volunteers who have exhibited commitment over time and made significant contributions to The Madison Scouts.

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About the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame

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Forged from humble beginnings in 1920, the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps has established itself as a premier youth performing arts organization on the modern drum and bugle corps scene. Over a century since its formation, the Madison Scouts has been molded by many individuals who have gone above and beyond to make the corps what it is today.

Established in 2022, the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame honors the outstanding achievements of instructors, designers, administrators, performers, and volunteers who have impacted the Madison Scouts organization in monumental ways throughout its long history. Their contributions reflect the high level of training received, and leadership experience gained as a Madison Scout.

The Madison Scouts Hall of Fame will serve as the vehicle to honor great Madison Scouts and ensure the legacy of these individuals and the ideals they embody are preserved and carried forward.

The recognition award for the Madison Scouts Hall of Fame is a recreation of a sculpture called “The Ideal Scout,” awarded to C.H. Beebe in the 1950s. The Ideal Scout sculpture is also depicted in the hall logo.

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How are members inducted in the Hall of Fame?

New members are inducted into the Hall of Fame each year at the annual Drums on Parade DCI show. Nominations for candidates are accepted each year.

Nominations can be made by submitting an official form on the MSAA Madison Scouts Hall of Fame website and must be received before 5:00 pm on 31 December to be considered for the upcoming year.

Once a candidate has been nominated, their nomination will automatically be rolled over for consideration to the following year if not selected for the current year. Nomination submission to the MSHOF does not constitute a guarantee for eventual selection to the MSHOF year after year. The number of inductees each year will be at the discretion of the MSAA MSHOF Committee. The maximum number of MSHOF nomination submissions allowed per MSAA member annually is four.