Nationalist and Federalist Parties Vote For Their State Nominees The elections begin as the Nationalist and Federalist parties vote for the nominees for state elected positions. Both parties have been voting now since day 2 on Monday, and should be finishing up their party nominations tonight on day 3. These nominees will go up against … Continue reading →

Boys’ State Band Meets prior to the First Assembly on Day 1 Shortly after arriving, Boys who were inclined to join the Boys’ State Band were introduced to their instructor Mr. Dave Fox to prepare for the first assembly.   In closing, the Boys’ State Band is practicing diligently and improving daily on their skills … Continue reading →

On June 26th, 2016, approximately 1,000 young men from all across New York State arrived at SUNY Morrisville for the 78th annual American Legion Boys’ State. Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY. Morrisville State has been the home of Boys’ State since 1966; with the New York Boys’ State having been around since 1938. Below is … Continue reading →

On the first day of this years Boys’ State we had a very special guest speaker at the first assembly. None other than the 16th president of the United States Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln elaborated on his life story and all the challenges he faced. He gave some advice to the citizens of Boys’ State … Continue reading →

Today all the citizens of Boys’ state will begin to start electing and campaigning from positions in the government. They will first begin to elect their city governments. As the week goes on they will continue to vote for other political positions including governor. The citizens will have a chance to campaign for these positions … Continue reading →