BOYS STATE
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by American Legion Post 164 to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by school discretionary funds and may be subsidized by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization if funds become available.
American Legion Boys State is currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion. Hawaii does not conduct a program. As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935 when it organized to counter the Fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by American Legion Post 164 to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by school discretionary funds and may be subsidized by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization if funds become available.
American Legion Boys State is currently conducted in 49 Departments of The American Legion. Hawaii does not conduct a program. As separate corporations, Boys States vary in content and method of procedure, but each and every Boys State adheres to the basic concept of the program - that of teaching government from the township to the state level.
2010 Program
Once again Post 164 is proud of it's 2010 Boys State program. Henry Thomas, who led the selection team the two previous years has again chaired a very successful effort. Thank you Henry and your team, Steve Brady and Wally Klekar.
This year's candidates will travel to UT Austin for a week long training in government from June 5th thru the 11th.
This year's candidates are;
Mayde Creek High School:
Noah Crider
Kevin Green
Brooks Burford
Taylor High School:
Preston Phillips
Morton Ranch High School:
Viet Nguyen
Cinco Ranch High School:
Simm Powell
Brandon Villarreal
Katy High School:
Samuel Reese Mendoza
Seven Lakes High School:
Tyler Moffett
Pope John Paul XXIII High School
Arthur Babcock
The men and women of Post 164 are proud of all of the above students and wish them a successful summer at the 2010 Boys State. A big thanks to the Counselors of Katy ISD who made our job that much easier.
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