Memories from Boys State

Michigan American Legion Boys State

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2005 memories...

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[+] Friday

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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
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[32]	Whirligig staff photo 2005
[33]	More of the local wildlife
[34]	Isn't he cute!?

[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
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[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