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
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Attack Chow: Part Two in a Series
Afternoon of Isaiah Lee “The objectives of Boys State are…!” This phrase is the start of reading knowledge to the formation, led by a Boys’ State citizen, after the young leaders eat, or go to chow. Isaiah Lee was back at it soon after his breakfast time period. Once the formation is complete and everyone has … Continue reading
Parade & Picnic Dinner
Hello everyone. On Friday, Morrisville Boys’ State is hosting a parade and picnic dinner for the parents of citizens in Boys’ State. The parade will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the Drake Stadium on Morrisville College Campus. The picnic dinner will be held at 5:30 in the IcePlex on campus and tickets to attend it are on … Continue reading
Lessons Learned From Guest Speakers
At the Monday morning assembly, the citizens of Boys’ State listened to two prominent guest speakers. Here’s what they had to say: Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara In his speech, District Attorney McNamara told Boys’ Staters that they are the future generation, and need to set a new tone. “Politicians today are filled with … Continue reading
Recommended Items for Boys’ State
The Necessities The items on the list located here are very important to ensure a positive Boys’ State experience. However some of those items are more important than others to the Boys’ State experience. Those items are as follows: Personal Hygiene – Nobody want to be the stinky disgusting person in the formation, so never … Continue reading
Cuisine of Boys’ State
Serving the attendees and faculty of Boys’ State Without the food staff present at Boys’ State this whole program would never work, luckily the food staff at Boys’ State is one of a kind. The food service at Boys’ State is similar to every good day with breakfast followed by lunch and dinner. The food … 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
Journey to Boys’ State
Some of New York’s finest young men ventured to SUNY Morrisville to attend Boys’ State this past Sunday. These attendees come everywhere—big cities and small towns. This is a truly unique experience that allows connections to be made that otherwise would never exist, connections that may last a lifetime. A few Boys’ Staters who lived … 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
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