By Ted Howarth
Chairman
The American Legion Jersey Boys State is a unique summertime educational program for high school juniors focusing on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governmental bodies and elected public officials.
It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its respective state government, while providing training in practical citizenship, leadership, and character development through a non-partisan perspective.
\”The American Legion believes our American government can survive only with an educated populace. By teaching youth to understand and appreciate our democratic republic, America can remain strong for many generations,\” officials said.
To the participant, Boys State is a richly rewarding and educational program that has
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