Elmhurst High School Juniors Sought For Boys State, Girls State

ELMHURST – Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 is looking for current high school juniors to attend Boys State and Girls State this June. Our post would sponsor interested individuals to attend.

This is an all expenses paid experience held June 16-22 for Girls State at Eastern Illinois University. The Boys State program is also held at Eastern Illinois University on June 8-14.

These programs teach participants to become knowledgeable of the democratic process and how our republic form of government works at the local, state, and national levels.

Boys State and Girls State programs vary in content and method of procedure, but each adheres to the same basic concept: teaching government from the city to the state level. Two participants from each Boys State and Girls State program are selected to go on and participate as Senators at Boys Nation and Girls Nation. There are also inspirational speakers. There are also marching and military inspired elements, however it is mostly focused on model government, public speaking, and civics.

This program is held in every state annually, and boasts famous alumni such as: Bill Clinton, Michael Jordan, Cory Booker, Roger Ebert and Michael Frerichs.

All participants are also eligible to compete for a many number of scholarships including the Samsung Scholarship, the Essay Scholarship, and the Oration Scholarship. It is a great resume booster for students entering their senior year as well as a great networking experience as well.

Our Post would sponsor any interested participants. You can call Eric Pulia at the American Legion at 708-224-5991 or email epulia1@gmail.com to get the registration process started.