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| American Legion's Boys State Program Seeking Future Leaders in Local High School Juniors 11/30/18 01:00pm |
Future Leaders of America Wanted for The American Legion’s Boys State November 30th, 2018 --The American Legion, the nation’s largest veteran’s organization, is seeking boys with outstanding qualifications in character and leadership to attend one of the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction ever designed for high school students. Boys State is a participatory program where each young man becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government. “These young men are the future leaders of America,” said, Lee Hinkleman, Commander of Lowville American Legion Post 162 High school juniors will be selected this month by the American Legion to attend the program, which will be held at SUNY at Morrisville. From June 27th through July 2nd 2019. “I encourage the entire community – and in particular high school counselors, community leaders and business owners – to submit their recommendations for candidates to attend The American Legion Boys State program,” said Commander Hinkleman. “It is a participatory program where each young man becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government,” said Commander Hinkleman. Interested High School Juniors should contact their High School guidance counselors. Outside groups who wish to support this should call 315-376- 3712, visit us on Facebook or at americanlegionfamily.org. The training at The American Legion Boys State is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs. ”The American Legion’s Boys State program is a unique way for young men to learn about the American system of government by taking part in a mock governmental system,” said Commander Hinkleman American Legion Boys State is currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion. Hawaii does not conduct a program. As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called Girls State . Beaver River School is handled by the Croghan American Legion. |
