At Monday’s Federalist State Party Convention, Federalists from all 10 counties of Boys State organized in a caucus to finalize their decisions on their nominees for state government positions. The convention did not have a scheduled ending time, but the 7:30 p.m. start time gave the party ample time to wrap up the proceedings in … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Fred Ashforth: using the ‘success triangle’ for public speeches
On Sunday, highly experienced public speaking coach Fred Ashforth visited SUNY Morrisville and spoke to Boys State, giving tips and tricks for citizens running for leadership roles in their respective city, county, or state governments. Growing up in Clinton, New York, Ashforth was a track and field athlete, although he admits he wasn’t very good. … Continue reading
Joe Griffo speaks to Boys State, speaks on importance of everyone’s voice
Senator Joe Griffo came to Morrisville on the third day of Boys’ State. He congratulated the citizens on having the honor of being selected to represent their Legion Post. He told us the importance and value that each of us and our voices hold. Griffo told the citizens that it is crucial for us to be … Continue reading
Colin Schmitt makes annual return back to Boys State
New York State Assemblyman Colin Schmitt came to Morrisville this Boys’ State to give an empowering speech to all the citizens on the first night. Assemblyman Schmitt spoke about how in his first twelve hours of Boys’ State he wanted to go home. He was assigned to be a road guard, and he had to … Continue reading
Aidan Nezaj: Limiting food waste while at Boys State
I think I speak for a lot of us when I say that amidst all of the excitement that came with being selected for Boys State, there were concerns about the food situation. What will I be able to eat when I get there? When will I be able to eat? How much food will … Continue reading
Party Conventions: See results through the state caucuses
By: Alex Gillet (#0189) One of the most anticipated parts of Boys’ State is the elections. On Sunday, the citizens got their first taste of these elections on the state level. Since the first day of the Boys State program, the counties and cities have been electing individuals to fill positions on their respective levels. … Continue reading
Keith Koster on handling the role of city counselor, American Legion Department Commander
By: Joss Huesca Peralta (#0690) For the second time in the American Legion New York Boys State, the Department Commander has taken on another role as city counselor, while juggling all of his jobs as Department Commander. Koster is not just checking emails and making phone calls as the President of Boys State, he’s rewriting … Continue reading
Daniel Smith: Avoiding the ‘class clown role’ when it comes to elections
By: Daniel Smith (#0054) Attending Boys State is, without question, an extremely prestigious honor to be bestowed upon a high school student. Every student selected to come to this program was vetted by their American Legion Post, and oftentimes administrators and teachers at their school. Thus, all students here are qualified and dignified members of … Continue reading
Sunday (Day 2) Assembly: Success through speaking with Fred Ashforth
By: Alex Asiamah (#0188) and Alex Gillet (#0189) Sunday’s Boys’ State morning assembly had some informational announcements, inspiring words, and, for some reason, entertainment in the form of dancing? Fred Ashforth, author of the brilliant book, The Speaking Connection, delivered a captivating Seminar at Sunday’s morning assembly, guiding the Delegates on a path toward proper … Continue reading
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