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Applications are being accepted for Boys State

American Legion Jersey Boys State is accepting applications for their weeklong citizenship event.

 

STATE -- Each year since 1946, the American Legion Jersey Boys State has provided high school boys with a hands-on lesson in citizenship.

Sponsored by the American Legion, the weeklong event teaches boys about civics and government by having them form a hypothetical state, elect their own local, state, and national representatives and then govern their state by holding legislative sessions, general assemblies and court proceedings. Delegates also participate in athletics, band and career seminars.

In the past, students needed to be sponsored by an American Legion post; this year, for the first time, sponsorship is not required.

"Jersey Boys State is now accessible to every community, every high school, and every eligible student in New Jersey," said David S. Bagatelle, ALJBS director.

Boys States will be held at June 18 to 23 at Rider University in Lawrenceville. The event is open to high school juniors. To apply online, visit ALJBS.org. All applications must be completed by Friday, March 3.


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