For information about applying to attend American Legion Boys’ State, contact your local American Legion Post, and check out the information and procedures on the American Legion Department of New York website.
My son’s school put his name in for Boys states early April was wondering when they interview canadates we have not heard anything from the local legion yet.I think they submitted him to the Mattydale NY chapter.
Craig…sorry I didn’t see this sooner. HQ tells me they are working on it. They are just waiting for some paperwork. If there is room and a sponsor American Legion usually does everything they can to make sure an interested Boy or Girl is able to attend. I expect we’ll see your son in Morrisville in a couple weeks.
I think we are all set the Mattysale NY post got back to us and informed that our son Nathan was their candidate.We did submit the electronic application and sent a copy of it to Mr Kearsing.I think all we need to fill out is the health form if I’m not mistaken.
Sincerely
Dr. Craig Osborne
Plan is for parade to start at 2:30 PM. There is no dinner. Assembly at 3:30 and parents can depart after assembly. We are changing things up this year and sending everybody home by sundown on the last day.
I just found my old ID card from my Boys State I attended in Morrisville NY from June 26th thru July 2nd 1977 as well as old pictures and even some names of the men I attended with. I will never forget that week in the Summer heading into my Senior Year. I wonder if there is some old directory of past attendance there?
Hello, I just visited this web site and it brought back good memories. The year was 1976.
I was one of the Marines that were proud to be part of that years activities. My permanent duty station was in the Officer Selection Office (OSO) Buffalo, N.Y. Your archives do not reach back to those times but it sure is good to see that your still active. Back in ’76 my County Counselor was Mr. Ira Mackenzie Blatt.
Semper Fi to all at Boy’s State!
Sincerely,
SSgt Leonard C. Faulkner.
American Legion Boys' State New York 
The Monday June 27th issue 2016 of the Statesman on the website seems to have been uploaded wrong. It is the Saturday June 27th, 2015 issue.
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The problem has been fixed, thank you for bringing it to our attention.
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Are the boys leaving with yearbook?
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No ma’am, the yearbook will be up in 2-3 weeks on the website be sure to check back for it then!
-digitaljournalist2016
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Alternate location for parade if it rains today?
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The Rec Hall, you’ll hear all the noise!
-digitaljournalist2016
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I am searching for 1966 Boy’ State –I attended via LaBuff Cole Post 911 in Cato, NY—Cayuga County—thanks
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My son’s school put his name in for Boys states early April was wondering when they interview canadates we have not heard anything from the local legion yet.I think they submitted him to the Mattydale NY chapter.
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Craig…sorry I didn’t see this sooner. HQ tells me they are working on it. They are just waiting for some paperwork. If there is room and a sponsor American Legion usually does everything they can to make sure an interested Boy or Girl is able to attend. I expect we’ll see your son in Morrisville in a couple weeks.
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I think we are all set the Mattysale NY post got back to us and informed that our son Nathan was their candidate.We did submit the electronic application and sent a copy of it to Mr Kearsing.I think all we need to fill out is the health form if I’m not mistaken.
Sincerely
Dr. Craig Osborne
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The schedule states tentative times. Can you confirm start and end time for final assembly on Friday and start time for the dinner? Thank you.
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Plan is for parade to start at 2:30 PM. There is no dinner. Assembly at 3:30 and parents can depart after assembly. We are changing things up this year and sending everybody home by sundown on the last day.
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Hi
Thanks we have a flight back at 7pm
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Thank you. I will be on flight soon and i appreciate all the assistance!! I’m sure my son John has a great time.
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I just found my old ID card from my Boys State I attended in Morrisville NY from June 26th thru July 2nd 1977 as well as old pictures and even some names of the men I attended with. I will never forget that week in the Summer heading into my Senior Year. I wonder if there is some old directory of past attendance there?
Thank you
Matt
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Are there archival list of former New York Boy’s State governors?
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Not that I know of…They may keep those records at New York American Legion HQ
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Hello, I just visited this web site and it brought back good memories. The year was 1976.
I was one of the Marines that were proud to be part of that years activities. My permanent duty station was in the Officer Selection Office (OSO) Buffalo, N.Y. Your archives do not reach back to those times but it sure is good to see that your still active. Back in ’76 my County Counselor was Mr. Ira Mackenzie Blatt.
Semper Fi to all at Boy’s State!
Sincerely,
SSgt Leonard C. Faulkner.
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