Local News

Clinton American Legion Seeking Interested Youth for Boys and Girls State

The Clinton American Legion is seeking applicants for Boys State and Girls State this summer.

 

District Commander Josh Thielen indicates Boys State started in Illinois in 1935. It is a week-long program where high school students learn about and run a mock government.

 

 

In addition to learning about government, students have plenty of time for recreational activities like sports, band, and choir. Thielen says the post hopes to send at least two boys and two girls but will not turn down anyone that wants to go.

 

 

While the program is usually for students who are juniors they are opening it up to seniors as well due to not having it the past couple of years. Past attendees have raved about their time spent and what they've learned.

 

 

The cost of attendance is fully covered by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary.

 

For more information visit illinoisboysstate.org or www.alaigs.org for Girls State.

Townhall Top of the Hour News

Local Weather - Sponsored By:

CLINTON WEATHER

Local News

DeWittDN on Facebook