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Lowville American Legion Seeking Nominees for Boys
State Program for High School Juniors
Published: November 13, 2022
at 03:30 p.m.
By: Media Release from Lowville American Legion
American Legion
Post 162
5383 Dayan Street
Lowville, New
York
315.376.3712
Future Leaders of
America Wanted for The American Legion’s Boys State
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
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 in
December by the American Legion to attend the program, which will be held
at SUNY at Morrisville. From June 25th through July 2nd,
2023.
“I encourage the
entire community – particularly 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.
High School
Juniors should contact their High School guidance counselors. Outside groups who wish to support this
should call 376-3712 or visit us on FB or at americanlegionfamily.org.
The training at
The American Legion Boys State is objective and practical with city, County
and state governments are 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. Still, 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. The Croghan American Legion handles
Beaver River School.
More information on The American Legion’s
Boys State program at https://nylegion.net/boys-state/
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