2005 memories...
(click the [+] to expand the list of images)[+] Sunday
| [0] | The morning before the invasion... |
| [1] | The auditorium is ready for the weeks events. |
| [2] | Counselor Brian Mosley prepares for the students. |
| [3] | Badges and information laid out neatly. |
| [4] | Legionnaires waiting to check people in. |
| [5] | Boys State staff 2005 |
| [6] | A busy office... everyone is ready for any problems that may come up. |
| [7] | Boys Staters getting their keys and linens. |
| [8] | Counselor Main prepares students with information they need for the week |
| [9] | Orientation under a nice cool tree |
| [10] | Introductions and getting to know one another |
| [11] | More introductions |
| [12] | The band at Boys State is always entertaining |
| [13] | - |
| [14] | This drummer is very excited to be here |
| [15] | Its time for the general assembly |
| [16] | Respect for our flag and our country is emphasized |
| [17] | Boys State Director Ron Silverberg talks during opening ceremonies |
| [18] | Boys State Governor 2004 (and counselor for 2005) Nick Elliot speaks |
| [19] | Director of Girls State Bonnie Schuitema |
| [20] | Girls State Governor 2004 addresses the guys |
| [21] | Governor of Girls State 2004 |
| [22] | National Commander Thomas Cadmus gives an address at the opening ceremonies |
| [23] | National Commander Cadmus with the Governors of Boys State 2004 and Girls State 2004 |
| [24] | Its good to take a break and relax |
| [25] | - |
| [26] | Slam dunk! |
| [27] | In addition to sports, Quiz Bowl is another form of competition available for recreation time |
| [28] | Volleyball is another sports option |
| [29] | Education Director Dan Vander Meulen talks to the boys about available City and County positions |
| [30] | These students are running for offices |
| [31] | Some people take a more formal approach to getting elected |
| [32] | Staff members Jason Smith (left) and Tom Kasper (right) |
| [33] | Staff members Tom Kasper and Derek Rae |
| [34] | Sal and Pete run the Boys State bank |
[+] Monday
| [0] | Morning colors |
| [1] | Jeff Clift talks about the environment |
| [2] | Magistrate Charles Pope lays down the law |
| [3] | Mr. Pope stays and answers questions by Boys Staters |
| [4] | Amanda Hathaway discusses conservation |
| [5] | Dr. David Michelson informs the boys about current issues in education |
| [6] | Beth Thompson discusses "Running an Effective Political Campaign" |
| [7] | Boys Staters listen attentively to the speakers |
| [8] | Peter Ruark talks about taking care of the poor in our communities |
| [9] | John Pollard discusses the importance of race issues |
| [10] | Elections are fierce and competitive |
| [11] | - |
| [12] | The signs continue to pile up as the elections near |
| [13] | - |
| [14] | Our flag flies proudly over Brody Complex in the afternoon |
| [15] | Ballot Inspection |
| [16] | Ballot Inspection |
| [17] | More election signs |
| [18] | Elections are a big deal in Boys State, with 100% turnout |
| [19] | Free time at Boys State |
| [20] | Even during relaxing time, citizens are still hard at work! |
| [21] | Casey Wilkinson explains election procedures to the election inspectors |
| [22] | Boys State Band 2004 gets ready for Evening Retreat |
| [23] | Attent-tion! |
| [24] | - |
| [25] | Evening Retreat |
| [26] | Gotta make sure those ballots are correct! |
| [27] | Voting at Boys State |
| [28] | An inspriational message |
| [29] | Brody Complex at sunset |
[+] Tuesday
| [0] | Morning Colors |
| [1] | Raising the flag |
| [2] | Colors |
| [3] | Pete in his "Office" |
| [4] | Whirligiggers hard at work in the computer lab |
| [5] | Citizens planning their next moves |
| [6] | Bombarded by advertisements wherever you go |
| [7] | Vote for me! |
| [8] | Creative campaigning |
| [9] | You can't get away from the ads! |
| [10] | Elections are hard work |
| [11] | Preparing election materials |
| [12] | Casey Wilkinson talks to the Senators and Representatives about their responsibilities |
| [13] | Representative Joe Hune talks about his experiences |
| [14] | East Lansing City Council member Bill Sharp |
| [15] | East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton talks about responsibilities in a city |
| [16] | Listening intently |
| [17] | Deputy Tony Brown talks to Boys State law enforcement |
| [18] | Conventions are busy and filled with confusion |
| [19] | - |
| [20] | Conventions are the precursor to the elections |
| [21] | Usually our conventions last most of the day |
| [22] | Candidates stand up and speak to the citizens about why they should be elected |
| [23] | Discussing important business |
| [24] | The city officials discuss city business |
| [25] | Campaigning |
| [26] | Retreat at Brody |
| [27] | Flag ceremony at the end of the day |
[+] Wednesday
| [0] | Flag raising in the morning |
| [1] | Building Coordinator John Sturk brings the citizens of Boys State to attention |
| [2] | The citizens march into the campaign rally |
| [3] | County Pride! |
| [4] | Campaign Rally |
| [5] | The parties present their candidates to the citizens |
| [6] | Voting will determine who becomes the next Governor and etc... |
| [7] | Thinking hard |
| [8] | Voting continues for state positions |
| [9] | The parade marches through the river trail enroute to the capitol |
| [10] | Police escorts watch the citizens pass |
| [11] | After a 4 mile march through the forest, we emerge out into the street! |
| [12] | A long line of Boys Staters... |
| [13] | We reach the capitol |
| [14] | The flag flies proudly over the capitol |
| [15] | Boys State at the Michigan Capitol |
| [16] | The band plays for the crowd |
| [17] | National Anthem at the capitol |
| [18] | Legionnaires at the capitol |
| [19] | Michigan Legion Commander John Skinner greets the citizens |
| [20] | At work in their city offices |
| [21] | Hard at work during the "All Governments Functioning" time |
| [22] | Rep. Gary Newell greets the crowd |
| [23] | Michigan Senator Jason Allen speaks to the citizens of Boys State |
| [24] | Court of Appeals Judge Donald Owens prepares to swear the elected officials in to their positions |
| [25] | The Boys State Counselors serenade the camp with the National Anthem |
| [26] | Band members play taps at lights out |
[+] Thursday
| [0] | Rep. Pam Byrnes has breakfast with the Boys Staters from her district |
| [1] | Hard at work during AGF |
| [2] | - |
| [3] | Deals being worked out in the Senate |
| [4] | Hard at work in the computer lab doing research for their cities |
| [5] | Governor's Office still hard at work during a lull in the action |
| [6] | Speaking in the House |
| [7] | A senator addresses the senate |
| [8] | A city council is hard at work... |
| [9] | Some cities take their business a little too seriously... |
| [10] | Boys Staters hard at work |
| [11] | The flag flies over Brody |
| [12] | Where is it?! |
| [13] | Nice catch! |
| [14] | Fighting for the frisbee |
| [15] | Boys State is about realism: TONS of paperwork! |
| [16] | SAL Commander Ron Wyatt |
| [17] | Boys Staters gather for retreat |
| [18] | Brought to attention |
| [19] | The band plays for Evening retreat |
| [20] | Saluting during the National Anthem |
| [21] | The flag is lowered |
| [22] | A counselor explains to his city about political party night |
| [23] | These will talk to the guys in small groups after the main speakers talk |
| [24] | The citizens march into Political Party Night |
| [25] | Rep. Rick Baxter explains his political views during Political Party Night |
| [26] | Mr. Nathan Triplett of the Michigan College Democrats |
| [27] | Students ask Rep. Baxter and Mr. Triplett questions about their political views |
| [28] | Rep. Baxter hands Governor Casey Jones an award |
| [29] | The citizens are given the opportunity to inquire about political issues |
| [30] | Representatives of Democrats and Republicans explain their views to the citizens |
| [31] | - |
| [32] | Whirligig staff photo 2005 |
| [33] | More of the local wildlife |
| [34] | Isn't he cute!? |
[+] Friday
| [0] | Morning colors |
| [1] | Respect for the flag |
| [2] | Raising the flag |
| [3] | Boys State House at the Michigan House of Representatives |
| [4] | A representative listens intently |
| [5] | - |
| [6] | Making laws for Boys State |
| [7] | - |
| [8] | Boys State Speaker of the House |
| [9] | - |
| [10] | A representative proposes a bill |
| [11] | Evening retreat |
| [12] | The flag is lowered |
| [13] | Phineas Fogg is brought to be on trial during Mock Trial |
| [14] | The prosecutor makes his case |
| [15] | The defense attorney |
| [16] | Sheriff Buford T. Justice testifies |
| [17] | The defense attorney and the defendant listen to the arguments |
| [18] | Another witness |
