Before arriving here at Boys’ State, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I was completely undecided on if I wanted to do it until about a month prior to coming. When I got here, my first thought was “What did I just get myself into?”, but after the first day, the routine started … Continue reading
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Daily Routine
Boys will wake up and begin getting ready for physical training at approximately 5:30am. They will make their beds and put on work out clothing before they head outside at 6am for PT. The marines will instruct and push the boys through many challenging exercises to get the blood pumping before the day starts. Boys will then head … Continue reading
Farewell to Boys’ State: Ben DeMoras 0210
As both bloggers for the official Boys’ State website and Boys’ State citizens, we all felt it would be appropriate for each of us to briefly write about our experiences and what we have learned from our experience at Boys’ State. As a whole, I felt that Boys’ State was a very valuable experience for … Continue reading
Lessons Learned from Wednesday’s Assembly
Fred Ashforth Everybody has heard a speech that has moved them dramatically. Fred Ashforth, a writer, educator and salesman has discovered five tips that can make any person deliver a moving speech. Listen – To be a great speaker you can’t ignore the crowd. You are not the most important person, the presenter must listen … Continue reading
Lessons Learned from Tuesday’s Assembly
State Senator Joe Griffo At the Tuesday morning assembly State Senator Joe Griffo was the first person to address the Boys’ Staters. He gave them the following mandates: To be informed and know what’s happening, and understand what that means for you and your community, To stay interested in politics, and To get involved in … Continue reading
Lessons Learned From Guest Speakers
At the Monday morning assembly, the citizens of Boys’ State listened to two prominent guest speakers. Here’s what they had to say: Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara In his speech, District Attorney McNamara told Boys’ Staters that they are the future generation, and need to set a new tone. “Politicians today are filled with … Continue reading
Journey to Boys’ State
Some of New York’s finest young men ventured to SUNY Morrisville to attend Boys’ State this past Sunday. These attendees come everywhere—big cities and small towns. This is a truly unique experience that allows connections to be made that otherwise would never exist, connections that may last a lifetime. A few Boys’ Staters who lived … Continue reading
Boys’ State 2016 Comes to a Close
On Saturday, July 2, the remaining members of the Boys’ State Class of 2016 boarded their buses to head home. The young men headed home with a newfound knowledge of their country’s political system and experienced the high standards that Marines hold themselves to. They will demonstrate their leadership abilities to their communities by example, as many … Continue reading
Elected Positions of 2016
This is a comprehensive list of all party nominees and candidates for state positions. The list will be updated as the week continues. Nationalists Governor Roosevelt County – Michael Weaver (39) McKneally County – Jack Mosier (155) Kogutek County – Joseph Leonick (243) Fish County – Tyler Rapp (401) Stember County – Ishaan Lohia (465) Schieberling … Continue reading
Welcome Boys’ Staters
June 26th, the Boy’s State Delegates arrive at the SUNY Morrisville campus to begin their week. The Boy’s State Delegates will continue to learn the duties and processes that the government go through and will leave having learned discipline and more about the political process that what they knew upon arrival. Continue reading
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