After a painstakingly long voting process, the election is over! Here are the elected Boys’ State Officials. Judge of Court of Appeals: 0502 John W. Fink, 0941 Kyle J. Smith, 0353 Jack M. Byrne, 0396 Jack D. Keane, 0954 Antonio M. Zaccaria, 0157 Trent J. Biscone. Chief Judge of Court of Appeals: Mark Thomas 0204 State Comptroller: … Continue reading
The citizens of Boys’ State held their final state party elections on June 26th. For a more in-depth guide to the party conventions and the previous days, click here. On this day the Boys’ Staters from each county voted for their party’s nominee for attorney general, and most important of all; Governor. The Governor presides at all … Continue reading
On June 27th, 2018, many members of Boys’ State will be taking a practice version of the New York Bar exam. This exam is used at the end of law school in order to determine if the student is ready to receive his license to practice law. The citizens of Boys’ State will be taking an easier … Continue reading
The Nationalist and Federalist Parties held their second State Party Convention Tuesday, June 26 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The Boys’ States citizens nominated their peers for the positions of State Comptroller, Attorney General, and seven Judges of Court of Appeals. The State Comptroller acts as custodian of all funds and general equipment belonging … Continue reading
The citizens of Boys’ State are separated into two different political parties, the Nationalists and the Federalists. These parties work together, as political parties do in real politics, to get their candidate elected for certain positions. The first of three State Party Conventions was held on Monday, June 25, and both parties worked to appoint … Continue reading
Today, June 25, 2018, at our daily assembly there was a public speaker, Brian Wyman, who talked about three key points with the Boys Staters: Choices, consequences, and character. Brian relayed to us the legacy of his son, a member of the marine corps and a New York Sheriff Deputy, Kurt Wyman. Kurt Wyman gave his life … Continue reading
My name is Michael Doeberl and I was the fourth author for boysstateny.org and my experience is as follows. I came to Boys State under the impression that this would be super easy and the week would blow right by. This was not the case however. After my first day here I realized this program … Continue reading
Sgt. Torres is the Marine in charge of Scheiberling County at Boys State 2017. He is 28 years old and has served his country for over ten years. Torres is the only combat marine at Boys State this year and it has been an honor and an experience being led by him. Lessons Sgt. Torres … Continue reading
Free Time At Boys State you will have a variety of options for activities when it comes to free time. Free time lasts from 4:00pm to 5:00pm most days. You may spend this free time however you wish so long as it follows Boys State rules and regulations. Sports Boys State offers a variety of … Continue reading
Marines Purpose at Boys’ State The Marines at Boys’ State are some of the finest teachers you could have for this program. At Boys’ State it is expected that each participant has a clean dorm room, and a neat bed among other things all of which the Marines teach us to do. Lessons from Marines … Continue reading
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