Buckeye Boys State since 1936 totals 27,349 participants
The Ohio American Legion's Buckeye Boys State has awarded 27,349 certificates of participation since 1936. The program trains junior male students across Ohio, with many graduates advancing to prominent roles in government, business, and education. Historical results show governors elected by party and year, with Norfolk area influence and notable cities such as Warren and Cleveland contributing delegates.
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Buckeye
Ohio American Legion
Citizenship Training School
Boys State
Ohio
Northeastern
Warren
Legion Volunteer Workers Have Varied Occupations
About 50 American Legion members from across Ohio will volunteer at Buckeye Boys State in Athens for eight days. They will instruct inspect and judge the mock state government. Legionnaires come from industry business government courts professions and organizations and many have held political roles. Officials from Columbus will provide practical instruction and the Boys State group will visit the State Capitol in Columbus to meet leaders. The volunteers conduct daily inspections to rate cities counties and state and court officials, influencing final outstanding awards.
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American Legion
Buckeye Boys State
Athens
Legionnaires
Legion
Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Boys State
Buckeyes to Boys Nation
Two 1967 Buckeye Boys State participants earn a chance to join Boys Nation at the National American Legion program July 21 to 28 near Washington DC. Delegates are selected by the Boys State Board of Trustees from local candidates who have demonstrated leadership and service during the program.
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United States
Boys Nation
Buckeye Boys State
American Legion
University of Maryland
Washington, D. C
Boys State Board of Trustee
Your Politics Is A Gamble Your Politics Is A Gamble
In Boys State a delegate’s party is decided by lot at the opening assembly. A coin flip determines Federalist or Nationalist. An even or odd number on each registration card fixes BBS politics, linking each boy to a chosen faction for campaign life and power.
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Boys
Lot
Experienced Counselors Lead Boys State Sessions
One of the prime factors in the success of each Boys State session is experienced counselors. About 50 are on hand, many former delegates to the citizenship school, with several just a few years older than the Staters they advise. Chief Counselor Terry Taylor of Canton returns for his ninth year, a teacher and Ohio University graduate.
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Citizenship School
Terry Taylor
Canton
Ohio University
Ohio Youth Director to miss Boys Nation trip
Ohio Legion Youth Activities Director William R. Welsh, also Buckeye Boys State director, was a counselor at Boys Nation last year but cannot attend the 196] Federal citizenship school due to a scheduling conflict as the group plans to tour the nation’s capital.
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Ohio Legion
William R. Welsh
Buckeye Boys
Boys Nation
Buckeye Boys State Planned By Ohio Legion Leaders
The Buckeye Boys State is a carefully organized effort led by chief coordinator William R. Welsh. He guides the Ohio American Legion youth program, has earned multiple honors, and the program aims to raise political acumen for about 1,350 outstanding junior high students each year. Planning for 1968 begins before adjournment, with trustees and commissioners meeting to elect officers and refine plans. Organizing next year starts in September, with increasing activity monthly.
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Buckeye
William R. Welsh
American Legion of Ohio
Cincinnati
Welsh
Ohio Legion
George Washington
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Legion
Ohio
Buckeye Boys State
BBS
Politics Is Boys State Life Blood
Boys State closes in on a near perfect voter turnout with intensive political training led by Ohio Legion Commander Dr. Michael J. Chakeres and keynoter Vernon Alden. Delegates hear about procedures from Merle F. Brady as polls open Sunday at 9 30 a m and close at 11 a m with results tabulated to decide the mock state’s leaders.
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Boys State
Ohio Legion
Michael J. Chakeres
London
Vernon Alden
Ohio University
Bud Jenkins
Merle F. Brady
van Wert
State Legion
Ohio
Band One Of Most Popular BBS Features
The 150 piece band at Boys State, directed by former BBS co founder Wilbur Pete DeWeese, lifts enthusiasm at evening assemblies with brisk, synchronized performances. Many boys bring instruments, mostly brass, and senior high band directors and students collaborate to form a cohesive symphonic sound.
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Boys State
BBS
Wilbur
Pete’’ DeWeese
DeWeese
Schedule Of Events For Saturday June 10 In Irvine Hall
A dense schedule lists events at Irvine Hall James Hall and City Areas including State Conventions at 8 30 a m Counselor's meeting 10 15 band rehearsal 12 00 sightseeing Unclear entries mention Unite Reiser County Conventions and a judicial petitions deadline 3 70 Second City Campus 5 00 City Meetings 5 45 Dinner 6 00 Band Rehearsal 7 45 Assemble by Parties 8 00 Retreat 8 30 Assembly Political Rally in Auditoriums and Irvine Hall Counties likely prep for city campaigns
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Irvine Hall
Mass
James Hall
Acatashwodessee Auditorium
Ae . Wilson Hall
Grosvenor Hall
Boyd Hall
Buckeye Boys State Largest Among 48 States
Buckeye Boys State remains the nation’s top enrollment for the third straight year, surpassing Illinois which held the lead before Ohio. National attendance nears 30,000 as expansions hinge on cost and supervision. Buckeye Girls State at Capital University, Columbus, enrolls over 1,000 annually.
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Illinois
Buckeye Girls
American Legion Auxiliary
Capital University
Columbus
Hetuck staff chosen to cover Boys State events
A qualified group of high school journalists was selected today to staff the first 1967 Hetuck edition. They will cover convention activities edit copy and learn headline writing at Sargent Hall. Future Hetuck editions will be produced by the Boys State participants with reports aimed at both state readers and Athene Messenger readers. The staff will be listed in Sundays Messenger.
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Hetuck
Sargent Hall
Hetcuk
Boys State
State’s
Athens Messenger
the Messenger
Athens Legion Post Helps Buckeye Boys State Arrivals
Athens K. T. Crossen Post 21 volunteers guided West Green arrivals of Buckeye Boys State delegates at Ohio University. Members stationed at street corners registrars and counsellors directed attendees while color guard would perform at the Sunday inaugural. Commander George H. Perry and BBS Director William R. Welsh organized the effort.
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West Green
Ohio University
K. T. Crossen Post 21
Athens
James Hall
Buckeye Boys State
Athens Post
George H. Perry
BBS
William R. Welsh
New Peace Officers Training Program Adds to Citizenship School
A new peace officers training course is added to this year's citizenship school. It aligns with the American Legion's law and order program. Represent atives from the Ohio Attorney General's office will conduct the program.
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American Legion
Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Legion Chief Greetings at Buckeye Boys State
The American Legion voices pride in welcoming Buckeye Boys State citizens amid concerns about Vietnam and internal law respect. It emphasizes citizenship duties, understanding government, and preserving the free way of life for future generations through the Boys State program.
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American Legion
Buckeye Boys State
Boys State
Vietnam
Hetuck Buckeye Boys State paper named by Indians
The Buckeye Boys State publication is titled Hetuck meaning buckeye. A former Boys State editor learned the name in the Ohio Wesleyan University library during a late 1940s session. The name was adopted as the official Boys State newspaper and has appeared annually since.
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Hetuck
Buckeye Boys State
Athens Messenger
Buckeye
Boys State
Ohio Wesleyan University
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