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# American Legion Michigan Boys State

A Week That Shapes a Lifetime

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- [Hillsdale College to Offer Scholarship to American Legion Michigan Boys State Alumni](http://michiganboysstate.org/2026/01/21/hillsdale-college-to-offer-scholarship-to-american-legion-michigan-boys-state-alumni/) - The program teaches rising high school seniors about state and local government. HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College is offering a $20,000 scholarship to American Legion Michigan Boys State graduates who go on to attend Hillsdale. Hillsdale is hosting this year’s Michigan Boys State in June, bringing together rising high school seniors to learn about state
- [American Legion youth program champions to be honored at convention](http://michiganboysstate.org/2024/02/14/american-legion-youth-program-champions-to-be-honored-at-convention/) - The American Legion AUG 17, 2022 Champions of American Legion youth programs in 2022, along with the 2021 Legion Baseball All-Academic Team captain, will be honored on stage Aug. 30 during the 103rd National Convention in Milwaukee. Meet the champions: American Legion Junior 3-Postion Air Rifle Precision Champion Mikole Hogan. Hogan of Montgomery, Texas, won the
- [American Legion Boys Nation Senator finds ancestor at Arlington](http://michiganboysstate.org/2024/02/14/american-legion-boys-nation-senator-finds-ancestor-at-arlington/) - While visiting Arlington National Cemetery, Boys Nation Senator Tamarus Darby of Michigan sought out the grave stone of great-great-grandfather, Alexander Augusta, who served in the Union Army during the civil war as the first and highest ranking black surgeon. JUL 26, 2022
- [Tuesday at Boys Nation 2022: Election Day](http://michiganboysstate.org/2024/02/14/tuesday-at-boys-nation-2022-election-day/) - The senators of the 76th session of American Legion Boys Nation elected their top two officers Tuesday night, with the presidential race decided by the closest of margins. Tamarus Darby Jr. of Michigan edged John Wiest of Rhode Island, 50-48, to be elected president of the 76th session of Boys Nation. Darby is the first
- [Harry K. Kunzie American Legion Post 98 Announces the 2019 Big Rapids High School Boys and Girls State Candidates](http://michiganboysstate.org/2019/01/16/harry-k-kunzie-american-legion-post-98-announces-the-2019-big-rapids-high-school-boys-and-girls-state-candidates/) - By Mark Brejcha, Harry K. Kunzie Post 98, Vice Commander and Boys and Girls State Coordinator BIG RAPIDS – (JAN 8) After four years and 79 delegates later, Harry K. Kunzie Post 98 proudly announces 43 BRHS candidates have been nominated to start the 2019 Boys and Girls State campaign. Post 98 will also be announcing
- [Grand Haven youths elected key positions at Michigan Boys State](http://michiganboysstate.org/2019/07/18/grand-haven-youths-elected-key-positions-at-michigan-boys-state/) - The American Legion remains committed to educating and preparing future leaders about character, civic engagement and patriotism through this annual summer program JUNE 18, 2019 (ALLENDALE, Mich.) – Delegates Robert Galloway and Samuel Woiteshek of Grand Haven were elected secretary of state and state supreme court justice of the model Michigan Boys State in the
- [Ann Arbor youths elected key positions at Michigan Boys State](http://michiganboysstate.org/2019/07/18/ann-arbor-youths-elected-key-positions-at-michigan-boys-state/) - The American Legion remains committed to educating and preparing future leaders about character, civic engagement and patriotism through this annual summer program JUNE 18, 2019 (ALLENDALE, Mich.) – Delegates Miles W. Klapthor and Henry Branch were elected lieutenant governor and state supreme court justice of the model Michigan Boys State in the weeklong civic experience
- [Bedford High School Student Named as Michigan Samsung Scholarship Finalist](http://michiganboysstate.org/2019/07/30/bedford-high-school-student-named-as-michigan-samsung-scholarship-finalist/) - Top student now competes for up to $10,000 national award LANSING – Noah A. Bock, a Bedford High School senior, was named as The American Legion, Department of Michigan Boys State Samsung Scholarship nominee. Bock attended Michigan Boys State in June along with 230 other incoming Michigan senior high school students to participate in the
- [Texas Boys State to release movie on Apple TV](http://michiganboysstate.org/2020/07/29/texas-boys-state-to-releases-movie-on-apple-tv/) - The American Legion Department of Texas Boys State program created a movie about their Boys State program from 2018. The movie received rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival. This unique look at the program is entertaining and educating. It will be released on August 14, 2020 via Apple TV.

## Pages

- [](http://michiganboysstate.org/) - The American Legion of Michigan's Boys State is June 21-27, 2026 DONATE TO BOYS STATE 2026 Application are NOW CLOSED! Send Me More Information Click Here for our Facebook page "Democracy is a verb, not a noun" The American Legion Boys State program started in Illinois in 1935 and came to Michigan in 1938.
- [Alumni](http://michiganboysstate.org/alumni/) - Across America, Boys State programs have found creative ways to stay in touch with Alumni who number in the hundreds of thousands. Through Alumni Associations, we not only network with Boys State graduates, but we also connect with donors who are parents, business owners, Legion family members, and others. This year, we found our volunteer
- [Resources](http://michiganboysstate.org/resources/) - Recruiting Slides 2026 Boys State Handbook Boys State Counselor Application Boys State Flyer 1 Boys State Brochure WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? Must be a junior (11th grade) in high school or in the equivalent of an 11th-grade accredited home-schooled program, must be 16+ years old and have an interest in government. ARE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE? Anyone
- [Boys State 2026 Application](http://michiganboysstate.org/application/) - Fill out my online form.
- [Donations](http://michiganboysstate.org/donations/) - Every year, the Boys State Committee strives to provide a one-of-a-kind program that alumni will look back fondly on for years to come. Like any top-quality program, experience comes at a price. The committee's goal is to make the experience of Boys State available to all participants at no charge, but we need your help
- [I want More Information](http://michiganboysstate.org/send-me-expenses/)
- [Sponsors](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/sponsors/) -  Who can be a sponsor? We believe this program will benefit all high school juniors, regardless what they do in life. A sponsor can be an American Legion Post, Son of the American Legion Squadron, an American Legion Auxiliary Unit, but it can also be the boy's parents, a business owner, a school, or #
- [FAQ](http://michiganboysstate.org/faq/) - Frequently Asked Questions How are Boys Nation delegates determined? Two Boys Staters will be chosen to represent Michigan at Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. in July. Candidates will be nominated by city counselors and building coordinators. A senior staff committee will have an initial interview with the nominees. The American Legion will select the delegates
- [Videos](http://michiganboysstate.org/resources/videos/) - Boys Nation ‘a life-changing experience’ American Legion Michigan Boys State promotional https://youtu.be/EIbgIld58tI Testimonial from a 2011 Boys State Attendee https://youtu.be/nGh5sXwuMfE
- [What is the Samsung Scholarship?](http://michiganboysstate.org/what-is-the-samsung-scholarship/) - The Samsung Scholarship ELIGIBILITY: High school juniors who are a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild or a legally adopted child, of a U.S. veteran who served during a period of war and is a delegate to either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. The application is an online
- [Campus Map](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/campus-map/) - Hillsdale College Campus Tour Visit https://www.hillsdale.edu/www.gvsu.edu for more campus information
- [Past Boys Nation Delegates](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/past-boys-nation-delegates/) - Each year two Boys State delegates are chosen to attend Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. 1946 David Anderson Iron Mountain MI 1946 Robert Neale Mt Clemens MI 1947 Roy Goethe Ishpeming MI 1947 William R McIntyre Detroit MI 1948 James Leskee Marquette MI 1948 Wendell P Cooper Jackson MI 1949 Otto W Ortwein Grand Rapids
- [Past Boys State Governors](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/past-boys-state-governors/) - 1938 David W. Canham Jr. Highland Park 1939 Stuart Dingle Chelsea 1940 Jerry Brown Pontiac 1941 Stanley Brauer Lansing 1942 Frederick Schoenrath Dearborn 1943 Sanford Perlis Detroit 1944 Charles A. Mead Milan 1945 Ralph Sosin Detroit 1946 David Anderson Iron Mountain 1947 Roy Goethe Ishpeming 1948 James Leskee Marquette 1949 William Capitan Owosso 1950 Orville
- [Contact](http://michiganboysstate.org/contact/) - Year-round contact To contact the Michigan Legion Boys State off-season office email: legion@michiganlegion.org or call 517-220-2754 During the Boys State program Contact the Michigan Legion Boys State office during the week of Boys State. Please email our director, Mark Brejcha, at markbrejcha@yahoo.com or by phone at 231-527-5441
- [Volunteer](http://michiganboysstate.org/volunteer/) - Do you want to help during the Boys State Program? Volunteers are needed all week for a variety of tasks. If you can help one day or 7 days or anything in between your help would be appreciated. Loading…
- [2023 U.P. Transportation Schedule](http://michiganboysstate.org/u-p-transportation-schedule/) - TO: All Upper Peninsula American Legion Posts, American Legion Auxiliary Units and S.A.L SquadronsFROM: John M. Mella, Past State Commander, Post 50, Iron MountainSUBJECT: Transportation for 2023 Boys State and Girls State Attendees I have again contracted a motor coach to transport the Upper Peninsula students who are attending the 2023 Boys State and Girls
- [Packing List](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/packing-list/) - What should you pack for the week? Here is a brief list of items that we recommend Boys Staters bring with them. Keep in mind that you will be sharing a dorm room with another citizen of Boys State, so try not to bring any particularly large items. Essentials: Clothes - You will be at
- [About](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/) - The American Legion Boys State is a non-partisan, non-political mock government exercise in a model state designed to mirror the structure and operation of its respective state government. It is intended to instill character, the importance of civic engagement and patriotism among rising high school seniors. By participating in the weeklong program, delegates learn firsthand
- [Golf Outing](http://michiganboysstate.org/golf-outing/) - First Annual Michigan American Legion Boys State Golf Outing Thursday September 19, 2019 The Michigan American Legion Boys State Committee is hosting a golf outing to raise money to support the Michigan American Legion Boys State program. The outing will be at the Genesee Valley Golf Course at 5499 Miller Rd., in Swartz Creek. Scramble
- [Parents/School Counselors](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/parents-school-counselors/) - What parents and school counselors need to know...
- [History](http://michiganboysstate.org/about/history/) - History of Michigan Boys State The youth movement in the United States known as Boys State originated by the Illinois Department of The American Legion in 1934. The plan was adopted by the national organization in 1935 and has since been put into operation in all states except Hawaii. A Boys State is operated in

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