Along with the counselors and Marines that come to New York Boys’ State each year there is another group of helpers who have been coming for about 10 years now that don’t get a lot of recognition. These are the Junior Counselors. At the City and County level these counselors are College students or recent … Continue reading
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What to Expect on Friday
The last day (Friday this year) of New York Boys’ State is a hectic one. There are many final activities, and we hope that parents, families, and friends will join us. We are located on the campus of Morrisville State College. The Parade The Parade is one of the highlights of the day. The Boys’ will … Continue reading
How New York Boy’s State is Structured
To people not familiar with the program or the newly arrived “Citizens” New York Boys’ State can appear to be a like total anarchy. As the week goes on the structure becomes apparent and the program starts to make perfect sense. Political party Each boy is assigned a roster number. Those roster numbers determine which … Continue reading
We Love Hearing from Alumni
The counselors and staff of American Legion Boys’ State don’t often get a lot of feedback about how their efforts impact the attendees. Dave O’Brien the Program Director does hear from alumni from time to time and I know he appreciates hearing from them. This morning he received an email from Marine Second Lieutenant Brett … Continue reading
2017 Boy’s State Just Days Away
SUNY Morrisville is getting ready to receive approximately 1000 male high school juniors for this years American Legion New York Boy’s State. With staff arriving this Friday and Saturday, and the Citizens arriving on Sunday the Cheery Valley will once more “ring with cheer” as the week commences. If you are a parent, family member, … Continue reading
