Boys/Girls State Applications
Boys and Girls State Information
Boys and Girls state (located at 2 different college campuses (it is not co-ed) is a weeklong immersive experience at the end of June where students assume roles of government leaders, campaigning in mock political parties to become mayors and state officials in their Boys or Girls State. Students live in "cities" within the dorms. Any student interested should ask their US History teacher about it in the spring of their junior year. Applications are typically due by mid-May.
The American Legion and its Auxiliary are looking for students keenly interested in government and current events and who have high moral character, show strong leadership abilities, have excellent interpersonal & oratorical skills, and who demonstrate strong academic performance.