Memories from Boys State

Michigan American Legion Boys State

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2006 memories...

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[0]	It's move in time!
[1]	Director Ron Silverberg gives directions in the office
[2]	Legion Staff greets an incoming Boys Stater
[3]	Boys Staters get their keys and linens from Brody Staff
[4]	Some students are settling in their room
[5]	Welcome to Madison City
[6]	A staff member greets parents
[7]	Incoming students read the Whirligig
[8]	Students look at the events for the week
[9]	A city meets outside for their first meeting
[10]	Counselors brief students about.... everything
[11]	T.J. Perry directs the Boys State Band at opening ceremonies
[12]	Boys Staters listen during opening ceremonies
[13]	Director Dan Vander Meulen addresses the Boys Staters during opening ceremonies
[14]	Vice-Director Jerry Scarborough talks during opening ceremonies
[15]	Boys State Governor 2005 Casey Jones talks
[16]	Boys State Director Ron Silverberg talks
[17]	Girls State Director Linda Dick addresses the crowd
[18]	Opening assembly
[19]	Boys Staters converse with Dan Wall
[20]	Director Dan Vander Meulen talks to interested state candidates about possible positions
[21]	City delegates campaign for the position of permanent party chair
[22]	Staff work on elections
[23]	Sparty's is the place to go for late night snacks
[24]	Boys Staters working at the computer lab

[0]	Innovative campaigning
[1]	Campaign signs are all over the place
[2]	More campaign signs
[3]	Yet another campaign sign
[4]	Swimming is just one activity available during free time
[5]	Slam Dunk! Sorta....
[6]	Trying to get the nomination at the State Conventions
[7]	The food at Brody really isn't that bad, we swear!
[8]	We make sure that they are able to communicate with everyone important...
[9]	Friendship
[10]	The federalist party chairman runs the State convention
[11]	I think hes making a speech...
[12]	Wheeling and dealing to get their candidates votes!
[13]	This is the best way to campaign
[14]	Gathering for retreat
[15]	T.J. Perry directs the band for the National Anthem
[16]	The flag is lowered as the band plays
[17]	Lowering the flag at retreat
[18]	Attention!

[0]	They picked an unconventional way to grab attention
[1]	Governor Candidate speaks during the campaign rally
[2]	A governor candidate takes questions from the press
[3]	Educational Director Dan Vander Meulen speaks at the end of the campaign rally
[4]	Voting for state offices
[5]	Trying to decide who to vote for...
[6]	Campaign Advertising
[7]	State elections voting
[8]	City meeting
[9]	Unfortunately, the air conditioning at Brody is non-existant
[10]	The Director is one cool guy
[11]	We head down the river trail to the capitol
[12]	Since we aren't allowed to march down Michigan Street, we're taking the scenic route
[13]	Long line of marchers
[14]	Gotta look cool when walking through the forest
[15]	More walking
[16]	Beware of the swamp
[17]	Random Boys Stater
[18]	We emerge from the forest without too many mosquito bites
[19]	Almost to the capitol!
[20]	Marching down Michigan Street at last
[21]	Education Director Dan Vander Meulen addresses the Boys Staters at the capitol
[22]	Pledge of Allegiance on the capitol steps
[23]	Michigan Department Commander Roger Webster addresses the Boys Staters
[24]	Senator Jason Allen was the keynote speaker
[25]	Boys State Band entertains the crowd
[26]	State Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver speaks to the guys
[27]	State candidates are sworn in on the capitol steps
[28]	Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Lt. Governor are sworn in
[29]	Newly Elected Governor Alexander Roman is sworn in
[30]	The Governor addresses his state
[31]	The guys gather for retreat
[32]	The flag is lowered at retreat
[33]	Sidney Bailey talks to the lobbyists about their job
[34]	The board of trustees is in a meeting
[35]	A city meets to do important business

[0]	A meeting
[1]	Deal making in the senate
[2]	Deciding on important decisions
[3]	Governor's Cabinet
[4]	Signing laws into existance
[5]	Hard at work
[6]	Hard Work
[7]	The Governor really does not want to be disturbed
[8]	The Governor's cabinet has a lot of things to finish
[9]	One of the biggest priorities of the Governor is the budget
[10]	City meeting
[11]	The supreme court hears a case
[12]	The B.S.U. Board of Trustees also need to decide on a budget
[13]	They even made their own logo
[14]	Collectively reviewing previous content for impact on future decisions
[15]	The sky over Brody
[16]	The Head of State Police is about to arrest someone
[17]	LEAVE ME ALONE!
[18]	Someone is getting arrested at dinnertime
[19]	Everyone wants to leave and go somewhere!
[20]	A Whirligig reporter interviews a suspect
[21]	The mayor is presented with a warrent for his arrest
[22]	I have no idea.
[23]	Trying to arrest the mayor
[24]	The governor is NOT happy
[25]	State Rep. Joel Sheltron, D-West Branch visits with constituents
[26]	The mayors of Girls State and Boys State meet together

[0]	Where's everyone going?
[1]	Here they come! A sight for sore eyes...
[2]	Girls State marches by Boys State
[3]	Boys Staters watch the girls march by
[4]	The county prosecutor tries a case
[5]	The press interviews the chief of police
[6]	Presenting his case to the supreme court
[7]	Boys State Band plays at retreat
[8]	John Sturck brings the state to attention
[9]	The flag is folded properly
[10]	Staff and visitors look on at retreat
[11]	Do the wave!
[12]	Governor Roman speaking
[13]	Having a good time, eh?
[14]	A city heads to political party night
[15]	Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer and Michigan Republican Chairman Saul Anuzis talk before political party night
[16]	Mr. Anuzis speaks to the students
[17]	Meeting outside at night
[18]	Mark Brewer presents Governor Roman with an American Flag
[19]	Students talk to Mr. Anuzis after Political Party Night
[20]	The Whirligig staff reporters talk to Mr. Brewer
[21]	It's always cooler for cities to meet outside on the lawn.
[22]	Each city is assigned a Republican Representative and a Democrat as well
[23]	Each presenter explains their political viewpoints
[24]	Students were allowed to ask the chairmen questions about politics
[25]	Individual sessions after political party night
[26]	Meeting under a tree
[27]	Henry, Frank, and Casey discuss things

[0]	The House on the steps of the capitol
[1]	The senate on the steps of the capitol
[2]	The supreme court listens to a case
[3]	The Attorney General at the supreme court building
[4]	A crowd tries to barge into the Senate
[5]	"Security Guards" keep people out of the Senate
[6]	Governor Roman addresses the Senate
[7]	A city is hard at work
[8]	Studying for a case
[9]	Athletics are available at specified times of the day
[10]	Volleyball
[11]	The Boys State Band plays
[12]	John Sturck brings the camp to attention
[13]	Ryan Kohler plays retreat
[14]	Flag lowering
[15]	The bugler salutes as the flag is brought down
[16]	Time for some fun at the end of the day
[17]	Judge and a witness at the Mock Trial
[18]	The defendant in our Mock Trial
[19]	He makes this look good
[20]	The defendant and his lawyer
[21]	We always have a lot of fun with Mock Trial
[22]	I think theres something on his back!