Apply for Dirigo Boys State - By David Tanguay

American Legion Post 148

Dirigo Boys State the 67^th Annual American Legion Dirigo Boys State will be held at Thomas College in Waterville, during the week of June 15 to19. 

The purpose of Boys Sate is to provide Maine junior boys the opportunity to participate in an emersion program of government by role-play. They learn how to campaign for state office and then organize and carry out the functions of state. 

The Field-Allen Legion Post 148 of Windham is again sponsoring candidates for this unique program and will pay the tuition cost of $275 for each selected candidate. Each candidate, however, is responsible for their own transportation to Waterville. Last year 220 junior boys from all over the State attended Boys State. The Dirigo Boys State goal this year is to expand that number by 50.

 

Interested? 

 Boys State is looking for interested juniors with priority given to attitude over Scholastic abilities, although both qualities are desirable and will be considered. Junior boys desiring to attend should make their intentions know to their school guidance office. Individuals in private schools or those being homeschooled may submit their names to The Legion Post Americanism Officer, Dennis Marshall a 627-1014.

Are you a band member? 

Boys State also has a 40-50 piece band under the supervision of a qualified musical director. Candidates with band experience are required to bring their own instruments.

Applicants will be evaluated by the Legion Post and a selection made as to the student being a designated as a primary or alternate. Participants must commit to attending prior to their application being submitted to Dirigo Boys State.

More information and applications are available by going to www.mainelegion.org and going to form and application or by contacting your guidance office or the Post Americanism Officer at 627-1014.

The Local Legion Post has established a May 15^th deadline for applications. Incomplete forms or forms submitted after this date will not be considered. All completed forms and school endorsements must be returned to the Field-Allen Post for submission to Dirigo Boys State.