Attention
all Junior Boys in the Windham-Raymond High School area. The 73rd annual Dirigo
Boys State will be convening at Thomas College, Waterville, Maine, June 16-20,
2019. This is a great opportunity for
motivated young men to immerse themselves in a week of comradeship and an
opportunity for those junior boy candidates to learn how to run for office and
carry out the functions of state government.
The
Field-Allen Legion Post 148 of Windham is sponsoring candidates for this unique
program and will pay the tuition cost of $300.00 for each selected candidate.
Candidates are, however, responsible for their own transportation to
Waterville. Last year over 220 junior
boys from all over the State attended Dirigo Boys State. The goal this year is to have an even greater
number.
The
selection process is as follows: Junior boys interested in attending Dirigo
Boys State can make their intentions known by contacting the school’s guidance
office prior to the end of March. A general briefing will be held in early
April for all candidates followed a week later by interviews by the Legion
Staff. All BS applicable forms must be completed and submitted by the interview
date. Following the interview, those selected will be designated as either a primary
or alternate candidate.
If a primary candidate is unable to attend, then an
alternate will take his place, Participants must commit to attending prior to
their application being submitted to Dirigo Boys State.
For
further information, contact your guidance officer or Field-Allen Post 148
Commander, Mel Greenier (207 892-7449).
Future
articles will address how local businesses can support candidates for both Boys
and Girls State.
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