My first year as a county counselor I was a little nervous about having an increased level of responsibility for the first time as Boy’s State. One thing that calmed my nerves was meeting the Marine that would be assisting me that year. Sgt Marko brought the professional demeanor of a solid NCO, but he … Continue reading
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Return On Investment – Larry Waterman – Class of 1976
In the beginning it’s all about change. It seems the younger we are, the more we are surrounded by change. Younger folks embrace change, and are comfortable with change. “Growing up” is indeed a definition of personal change. Situations change, but often we miss the opportunity to look at the change within us. Boy’s State … Continue reading
Young Gun – Gunnar Haberl – Class of 2014
I’m going to start this post with a little introduction. In 2014 I was the County Counselor of Spafford and during that year there was some concern that we were a few Counselors short in the program. I was short a city counselor and after meeting my junior counselor I thought what the heck, let’s … Continue reading
Dan Fletcher – Class of 1985
I attended Boys State in 1985. I was selected by my American Legion with another boy (actually they announced it on the schools public address system and we were they only two to show up), we had a breakfast at the Williamson American Legion with our sponsors and off we went. At the time, Boys … Continue reading
Boy’s State…never heard of it
I never went to Boy’s State. In fact in the Spring of 2008 I heard it mentioned for the first time. I was/am the Army ROTC enrollment officer at Clarkson University. My job is to find likely candidates to enter Army ROTC, a program that trains college students to become Army Officers. I’m usually looking … Continue reading
New York American Legion Boy’s State 2020
If this was a normal year I’d be arriving at SUNY Morrisville this weekend to prepare for the arrival of 900+ young men who would be coming to participate in the New York American Legion Boy’s State program, just as I have for the last 12 years . As we all know the pandemic has … Continue reading
The Final Day – Where’s my Boy???
If you are planning to join the Citizens of American Legion Boy’s State of New York here at SUNY Morrisville on the last day of this year’s session on 2 July here are some things you should know. Every year the last days is exciting, and hectic and there is always a parent or two … Continue reading
What’s for dinner 2019
Are you wondering what the Citizens of Boy’s State are eating this week? Here’s the menu. The folks at SUNY Morrisville’s Seneca Dining Facility do a great job of keeping the citizens fed during the week. Continue reading
Alumni Feedback
Here is some feedback we received from one of our 2018 delegates. Here is his email to the New York American Legion Boy’s State leadership team Dear Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Murphy, My name is David Bruen from Rockland County. I was in Kogutek County and the City of Kearsing. I just got home last … Continue reading
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. We are doing things a little different this year. All Boy’s will be departing on Friday, … Continue reading
