Madison Scouts Alumni Association
Never walking alone since 1938
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.
Henry James Barney, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Henry Barney
Henry James Barney (1945-2025) began his volunteer service with the Madison Scouts organization in the mid-1970s. Henry would tour with the Madison Scouts souvenir crew while on summer break from teaching 5th grade science at Schenk Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin. Henry was drawn to the Scouts through his musical interests, as he could pick up and play almost any instrument.
Ollie Mae Banks, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Ollie Mae Banks
Ollie Mae Banks (1924 -1992), cook, Corps Mother, Sister of a Founding Drum Major, Bodyguard, and resolver of disputes.
Ollie Mae Banks was widely known in the Madison Scout community and the drum corps world as the “original” legendary cook technician for the Madison Scouts from 1980 through 1991.
Edward Benjamin Matthews, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Edward Matthews
Edward Benjamin (EB) Matthews (1923 - 2013) was a significant figure in the history of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps. He was from Madison, Wisconsin, and was a founding member of the Madison Scouts when they were established as a Boy Scout Drum & Bugle Corps in 1938. Notably, he was also the first Black Drum Major for the corps. E.B. was a natural leader in early public performances of the Madison Scouts and his story is magnified through the lenses of a legendary family, as he is the brother of Ollie Mae Banks, who is also being honored as an inductee in the MSHOF Class of 2025.
Barbara "Barb" Loeffelholz, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Barb Loeffelholz
Barb Loeffelholz began her volunteer service with the Madison Scouts organization alongside her husband, Adrian, when their sons, Mike (brass), Mark (percussion), and Eric (brass), marched with the Madison Junior Scouts from 1978 to 1981. Adrian and Barb were known to travel with the Jr. Scouts in their motorhome, which was affectionately referred to by its CB call signs, “Leader” and “Yellow Duck.” Barb did many things for the Junior Scouts, including cooking, sewing flags, mending and washing uniforms, and merchandise sales.
Patricia Omilianowski, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Patricia Omilianowski
Patricia “Pat” Omilianowski began her volunteer service with the Madison Scouts organization alongside her husband, Dan, when their son, Andy (percussion), joined the Jr. Scouts in 1977. Pat would take weekends and vacation time from her job at the University of Wisconsin to help out. Dan and Pat were known to travel with the Jr. Scouts in their motorhome and were recognized by their CB call signs, “Zero” and “Sub-Zero.” Pat did many things for the Junior Scouts, including cooking, sewing flags, mending and washing uniforms, and merchandise sales.
Chris Forbes, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Chris Forbes
Christopher (Metzger) Forbes is a highly respected figure in the drum corps world, particularly known for his time as a soprano soloist with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. He is widely recognized for his exceptional talent and is considered one of the "gods of Madison soloists."
Doug Tholo, 2025 Madison Scouts Hall of Fame Inductee.
Doug Tholo
Doug Tholo is a highly significant figure in the history of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, based in Madison, Wisconsin, with a comprehensive background as a performer, drum major, instructor, designer, and administrator. His contribution and service span several decades, and he is widely recognized for his impact on the corps.