Most people are nervous upon arriving at Boys’ State and are unsure of what to expect. They may be afraid of things such as their Marine being too hard on them or that they’ll have no fun while they’re here. Regardless of the reason, there is nothing to be afraid of as long as you … Continue reading
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Nationalist Assembly Overview
We also had another nationalists party meeting earlier in the day. This meeting was conducted to try and figure out positions for our county representatives. Also we debated about very important topics in our world today, like free collage and abortions. Both debates were very civil and were productive. 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
State Party Conventions are in Session.
Last night our two parties, the Federalists and the Nationalists, split off in to two groups, to convene and elect their party heads. The meetings went smoothly; lasting more than three hours. The candidates were promising and there was steep competition for party roles. Everyone did a great job last night, even the Boys fighting … Continue reading
Learning to March at Boy’s State
Soon after arriving at Boys’ State, it becomes evident that the primary mode of transportation is marching. Marching is lead by the respective county’s Marine. “Left, right, left!” Boys are told to keep their water bottle in their left hand, like a football. The boys have been introduced to many commands, but just to name … Continue reading
What to expect today
Boys state participants will begin the day with physical fitness which starts at 6:00 AM. By 6:45 AM the young men will go to the Dinning hall and “get some chow”. At 8:15 AM Individual County and City Counselors meet with their marines and at 8:30 AM the County Caucus is to be complete business … Continue reading
First Day of Boys State 2019
Young men arrived yesterday afternoon to Boys State NY and were not surprised as to what had come. Upon entering SUNY Morrisville campus they were given 3 Boys State shirts and then were directed to the county they would be staying at for the week. Once they got to their county their counselor gave them … Continue reading
Photos of the first day at Boys’ State.
Boys arrive and are nervous for their first day. 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
Final Thoughts-Shawn Busch 1077
As Boys State comes to its close, we have much to learn from the experience. The program has taught us much in our lives and had helped us make new friends we would never have made otherwise as well as teach important life lessons. Between being a good team player, showing respect to all, being … Continue reading
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