By Anthony Johnson & Reed Argiropoulos “A party of action, a party of doers that gets things done” These were the words that echoed through the assembly hall last night at day two of the federalist convention. When winner for the governor ballot Luka Phillip-Ikpo (0272) from Fish County. Phillip-Ikpo took only two rounds of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Opinion: More options for non-athletic citizens | Suarez-Wright
By XAVIER SUAREZ-WRIGHT Each day at four in the afternoon, citizens at Boys’ State get the opportunity to play sports outside such as, basketball, softball, soccer etc. However, some citizens also decide to not participate in afternoon sports, whether it be due to special activities they’re a part of, or it’s based on their own … Continue reading
Opinion: There should be no merger of Boys’ and Girls’ State | Putnam
By CHARLES PUTNAM Each year, American Legion officials vote for a highly debated issue: whether or not to merge Girls’ State with Boys’ State. Advocates for this merger claim that it would introduce a new sense of equality in a nation built on liberties and freedoms. However, this notion itself serves as a detriment to … Continue reading
Nationalist Convention II: Party nominations for top elected officials
By CASON JUNG and TY STIEFEL All day on June 29, 2026, elections for the nationalist party took place and once again the ecstaticity was through the roof, and the drama continued in the same manner. The elections held on this day were for the roles of the Justices of Appeal, Comptroller, Attorney General, Lieutenant … Continue reading
Opinion: A better promotion of Boys’ State | Subik
By AVERY SUBIK The vast majority of students in New York high schools have never heard of Boys’ State — and that’s a problem. Knowledge of the American Legion and its week-long immersive program is slipping away, made evident by the decreasing enrollment of Boys’ State citizens in recent years. This downturn in awareness can … Continue reading
Colin Schmitt shares ‘Orange Vest to Success’ story with Boys’ State 2026
By MATTHEW COOPER Guest speaker Colin Schmitt spoke at Boys’ State on Monday, June 29th, 2026. The 2007 Boys’ State graduate shared his story of being chosen as a road guard on his first day at Boys’ State, a position responsible for ensuring the safety of citizens while marching across roads. Schmitt came to Boys’ … Continue reading
Sen. Joe Griffo to Boys’ State 2026: ‘Never rest on your laurels’
By CHARLES PUTNAM The room fell silent as New York State Senator Joe Griffo jumped off the stage to get level with the crowd, starting what would become an interesting and intriguing speech. Standing before more than 520 Boys’ State citizens, the returning guest speaker captivated the audience with stories from his career in public … Continue reading
Federalist Convention I: Results from 2026 party convention
By ANTHONY JOHNSON and REED ARGIROPOULOS “We are the Federalist Party.” These were the words spoken last night by Heyna Chung (0196) in his opening speech after winning the election for Federalist party chair on Sunday. Chung won a landslide victory in the third round of voting. Chung, a member of Kogutek County, was able … Continue reading
Nationalist Convention I: See initial results from 2026 party convention
By CASON JUNG and TY STIEFEL On June 28, 2026, the party elections for the nationalist party lasted for over 3 hours in the night. In a dramatic evening full of cheering and passionate speeches, three citizens were chosen through a democracy to be the clerk, secretary, and chairman of the nationalist party. To start … Continue reading
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