Local Stars
A Local Star
Living in Our Community Since the 1980s by Bob Blaisse Photo by Chris Stack
Did you know Don Johnson is an Eagle Scout? Not the Don Johnson of 1980s TV fame, Don Johnson of Marple Township fame, known for his service to youth. Yes, that Don Johnson who for more than 35 years has served as a Boy Scout leader in our community and is currently the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 315, chartered by St. Anastasia Church since 1947. Originally chartered as Troop 1, it was in the late 1960s that Boy Scouts of America, now Scouts USA, required “Larchmont Troop 1” to change its unit number from Troop 1 to Troop 315. A few years later, Don Johnson, a Boy Scout himself at that
time, stood on the parade field at Resica Falls Scout Reservation. Under a full moon, Johnson watched on live TV that “…the Eagle had landed” carrying Neil Armstrong, an Eagle Scout, to be the first man to walk on the moon. Months later, Johnson earned his own rank of Eagle Scout, taking his life-long pledge to always do his best, to use his training to be an example, and to influence for better Scouting.
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In 1984 Don Johnson and his wife Joan moved to Broomall so their son Donny could begin first grade at St. Anastasia School. That year, Donny became a Cub Scout of Cub Pack 315. It was then that Donny's dad began his faithful service as a Scout Leader, first as Cub Pack Den Leader and later as Cubmaster of Pack 315. When Donny crossed over into Boy Scout Troop 315, his dad took over as Scoutmaster of Troop 315 and has continued in that leadership role for the past 32 years. Johnson has spent that time guiding Scouts ages 11 through 18 in camping, outdoor survival skills, respect of God and Country, nature, and the importance of giving cheerful service to their community. Since 1947 Troop 315 has been honored to have 65 Eagle Scouts, more than half of whom recall Don Johnson as their Scoutmaster. They reflect on fond memories when they achieved Scouting’s highest honor and rank, one which less than five of every one hundred Scouts nationally are able to achieve.
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Don Johnson, you are a Local Star to Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors for your cheerful service to youth. Thank you for honoring your Eagle Scout Oath to teach the values of Scouting, to always Be Prepared, to Do Your Duty to God and Country, and to obey The Scout Law. Thank you for always being Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent! NS
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