Last night our two state parties met to choose their candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Both parties candidates will be up for election later today. Best of luck to both parties candidates, who all went home last night and started writing speeches, and lobbying for votes. even later today after the Governor … Continue reading
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2019 Sports Boys State
Last Friday at 4:00 PM sports started off with soccer and basketball games between cities in each county. The cities will compete until there is a winner and they’ll advance to the next round. The finals will determine who the best county is in the state for the selected sport. The basketball game was a … Continue reading
What’s there to do at Boys’ State?
No, Boys’ State is not just just marching and sitting (although those are certainly the majority). Boys’ State may be an event to make leaders, and good citizens, but that does not mean that there isn’t time to find something you enjoy. First and foremost, you may want to consider running for a political office, … Continue reading
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
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
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
A History of Boys’ State
Since the beginning of Boys’ State, it has been a place for boys to become men. In 1935, an instructor at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Americanism Chairman of the Illinois Department of The American Legion, and Harold Card, the Department Boy Scout Chairman and junior high school instructor, wanted to create a program for young … 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
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