During the assembly last night we had a very special demonstration from the New York State Troopers and SORT team. They informed the citizens of Boys’ State the process you have to go through in order to join the trooper force. They even showed a couple of videos of how the academies work and what … Continue reading
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Boys’ State Talent Show
Last night, June 30, 2015, the first ever Boys’ State Talent Show was held in the Rec Hall. Citizens, as well as a talented counselor, showed off their skills in different areas such as bugle and trumpet playing, singing and guitar playing, accordion playing , rapping, magic, and a few other…unusual talents. See the … Continue reading
New York Boys’ State 2015 Final Video
Thank you to the Boys’ State Video Crew for creating an amazing highlights video to show off a great week at New York Boys’ State 2015! Continue reading
Our Newly Elected Governor: Elias Mastakouris
In a narrow victory today, Elias Mastakouris (#1077) beat his opponent and was awarded the highest state office of Governor at Boys’ State New York. Continue reading
Former Counselor and Veteran Visits Boys’ State
Al Paviglianti has been a counselor at Boys’ State for 40 years. Due to health issues, he could not come this year but he did come for a visit. He is a World War II veteran and was at the original flag raising at Iwo Jima, Japan. Continue reading
ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN!
Congratulations to all Boys’ State citizens elected to office, and thanks to everyone who ran and made it a great race. The results of the 2015 Boys’ State state office elections are as follows: Judges: Max Tempel #0244 (Federalist) Michael Gossel #0289 (Nationalist) Thomas Wirth #0156 (Federalist) Matthew Hoffer #0779 (Nationalist) Andrew Emerson #1089 (Nationalist) … Continue reading