Boys State is a leadership action program where qualified males (HOPE GPA of 3.0 or better) from the junior class take part in a practical government course. It is designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress upon the citizen the fact that our government is just what we make it. Along the way, delegates have the opportunity to learn the political process by organizing a "mythical" 51st state. Each level of government is run by those delegates who are elected to serve. Instruction is presented on the law and court system, parliamentary procedure and Georgia political history. The 2013 session will be held Sunday, June 9th through Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.
This program is a very good experience and a good resume builder. There is a application procedure, and not everyone who applies will be accepted. Students who are accepted will have an American Legion Post who will sponsor the $200 fee so this program will be cost free to the participant. Applications for this program are due to the counseling office no later than March 28th, 2013 at 3:45. The application is linked below. Please go to www.dogboysstate.org for more information about this program.
Boys State Application
