In a narrow victory today, Elias Mastakouris (#1077) beat his opponent and was awarded the highest state office of Governor at Boys’ State New York. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Former Counselor and Veteran Visits Boys’ State
Al Paviglianti has been a counselor at Boys’ State for 40 years. Due to health issues, he could not come this year but he did come for a visit. He is a World War II veteran and was at the original flag raising at Iwo Jima, Japan. Continue reading
ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN!
Congratulations to all Boys’ State citizens elected to office, and thanks to everyone who ran and made it a great race. The results of the 2015 Boys’ State state office elections are as follows: Judges: Max Tempel #0244 (Federalist) Michael Gossel #0289 (Nationalist) Thomas Wirth #0156 (Federalist) Matthew Hoffer #0779 (Nationalist) Andrew Emerson #1089 (Nationalist) … Continue reading
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Voting Has Commenced
The Boys’ State citizens have voted for all the state candidates they want in office. The winner will be announced during today’s assembly. Make sure to come back and meet your next Boys’ State governor. Continue reading
Marines 2015
Meet the U.S Marines that helped guide our Boys’ State citizens through the week. Boys’ State also would like to say Thank you for your service to the U.S Marines of Boys’ State. Major Then MSGT Cruz SSGT Eric Kyne Boys’ State Band Director/Composer Name: SGT. Colombrito County: Roosevelt Name: … Continue reading
The Race for Governor
Last night, June 28, 2015, both the Federalist and Nationalist parties elected their candidates to run for state offices, as well as the highest Boys’ State office of Governor. Tonight the candidates will give their final speeches before the voting begins tomorrow. Everyone wishes them the best of luck. Continue reading
Morrisville Hosts 77th Boys’ State
On June 26th, 2015, approximately 1,000 young men from all across New York State arrived at SUNY Morrisville for the 77th annual American Legion Boys’ State. Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY has been the home of Boys’ State since 1966. Below is the Boys’ State Alma Mater along with a link to a map … Continue reading
Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Boys’ State
Helen Sperling came to the Rec Hall today to talk to the citizens of Boys’ State about how to overcome challenges to survive. She taught the young men how to overcome whatever is thrown in their direction to get into their desired offices and to enjoy their time here at Boys’ State. Continue reading
Boys’ State Learns About Public Speaking
Boys’ State had a very special guest to help the citizens learn more about how to speak publicly to fellow peers easily and efficiently. Fred Ashforth visited the rec hall to deliver his very important speech and words about different strategies and techniques on how to get their audiences interested and help to get more … Continue reading
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