Buckeye Boys State Becomes Nation's Largest Program
Ohio’s Buckeye Boys State, sponsored by the American Legion of Ohio, is the nation’s largest such program with enrollment approaching 1,400 this year. National attendance tops 30,000. expansion faces cost and staffing limits, though more schools participate each year.
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United States
Illinois
Ohio
National American Legion
Chester Stellar
Board of Trustees of
American Legion
Buckeye Boys State Inc
Buckeye Girls State
Ohio American Legion Auxiliary
Capital University
Columbus
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Buckeye Boys State 1977 Welcome Message from Stellar
Stellar greets Buckeye Boys State delegates and congratulates selected representatives on joining the program. He emphasizes responsibility, effort, and learning by doing, with staff support but individual accountability for success.
Buckeye Boys State Commissioners Gather to Lead Program
The Buckeye Boys State commission draws over 50 American Legion members from across Ohio to plan and run the nine day program. Chester F. Stellar leads as 1977 president from Creston with Pete DeWeese as longtime secretary. others include Homer Abele and Luther Liggett among trustees, officers, and past state/district commanders.
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American Legion
Ohio
Boys State
BBS
Chester F. Stellar
Creston
The
Lester Spaeth
Mason
Warren County
Homer Abele
4Th District Court of Appeals
Luther Liggett
Marysville
W.L
Pete’’ DeWeese
Pete
Ohio Legion
Buckeye
DeWeese Again Leads Boys State Band
The 150 piece Boys State band directed by W L Pete DeWeese rehearses during meals to participate in government events. Band members quickly perform at retreat and evening assemblies and the group reflects the energy and skill of state high school directors.
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Boys State
W.L
Pete” DeWeese
Pete’’ DeWeese
BBS
Reveille
Onakie City Pictures
William R. Welsh Leads Buckeye Boys State Role
William R. Welsh, youth director for the Ohio American Legion, has run Buckeye Boys State for 15 years. He coordinates planning, liaises with the Boys State commission and statewide Legion, and oversees Ohio junior baseball, the Americanism and Government test program, and the Sons of the American Legion activity.
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American Legion of Ohio
Buckeye Boys State
BBS
Boys State Commission
American Legion Organization
Columbus
Welsh
American Legion
Ohio
Sons of the American Legion
Buckeye Boys State picks three for Boys Nation
Three Buckeye Boys State 1977 participants will be chosen to join the federal brethren at Boys Nation in Washington D C in July. Selection rests with the Boys State board of trustees from those who have distinguished themselves, with high state officials favored but others considered. Delegates from all 50 states will campaign for office and run a mock federal government mirroring the Buckeye program.
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Board of Trustees
Boys Nation
Washington
D.C
Buckeye Boys
Boys State Board of Trustees
Buckeye Boys State Reaches 40th Year Milestone
Buckeye Boys State began in 1936 under the Ohio American Legion, awarding certificates to about 39 500 participants. The program selects top male juniors from schools statewide, fostering self reliance and social adaptability. Alumni include leaders in government business and education, with Neil Armstrong and Rex Kern cited as notable graduates.
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Ohio American Legion
Citizenship Training School
Neil Armstrong
Rex Kern
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