BOYS STATE
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American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training 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.
High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization.
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. For online details visit http://www.boysandgirlsstate.org/girls.html
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June 19, 2024
Arizona American Legion Daniel G. Fernandez Post 115 Sponsors Cadet at Boys State
Cadet Chet Van Roekel was sponsored by the Arizona American Legion Daniel G. Fernandez Post 115 to attend the 2024 Boys State event. At the event, Cadet Van Roekel was awarded the prestigious Samsung American Legion Scholarship, presented to him by Adjutant Angel Juarez. Larry Bahill, a retired Naval Commander, Vietnam Veteran, former House Minority Leader, and current Director of Arizona Boys State, was in attendance and congratulated Cadet Van Roekel on his achievement.
The Boys State program aims to educate youth about the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship through a hands-on approach to learning the operations of local and state government.
Congratulations Cadet Van Roekel!
Cadet Van Roekel was awarded the prestigious Samsung American Legion Scholarship, presented to him by Adjutant Angel Juarez.
Cadet Van Roekel pictured with Commander (Ret.) Larry Bahill, Arizona Boys State Director
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