American Legion Jersey Boys State
2009
Jersey Boys State / Post 281
The 2009 New Jersey Boys' State will be held June 21 - 26 at Rider
University in Lawrenceville. Young men in their junior year of
high school at one of the three Black Horse Pike Regional schools
(Trition Regional, Highland Regional and Timber Creek Regional
High Schools) were recommended by the guidance office at their
school, and were interviewed by a committee of Post 281 members.
The following young men were selected by Post 281 to attend
the 2009 American Legion Jersey Boy's State, June 21-26.
| Triton |
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| Michael Galas |
Samuel Johnson |
Surinder Moonga |
| Payam Razavi |
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| Highland |
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| Sean Carlin |
Michael Hess |
Matthew Clifford Mitchell |
| Mark Taglioni |
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| Timber Creek |
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| Matthew Lacey |
Frank Anastasia |
Alexander Boucher |
| Justin Maloney |
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| “Thank You”
to the following guidance counselors and teachers: |
| John Golden |
Triton High |
| Joseph Miloszewski |
Highland High |
| Gene Mosley & Mark Einstein |
Timber Creek High |
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…for their efforts in recruiting the high
caliber of young men needed for this program and for their continued
interest and devotion towards the development
and further education of the youth of Gloucester Township
and the Black Horse Pike Regional School District. |
| A special “Thank You”
is extended to all of the Legionnaires who helped out with
this years interviews. |
Cliff Griffiths, PDC
Boy's State Chairman
The
Jersey Boys’ State Program
American Legion Jersey Boys' State is a highly respected program
in citizenship administered by The American Legion, Department
of New Jersey. For one week each summer, participants become citizens
of a mythical 51st state, learning about the operation of government
at the city, county and state levels.
During the week, participants learn about and explore
all facets of the democratic process of representative government.
Court administration, legislative assembly, law enforcement and
the political process are among the areas of involvement. In addition,
a newspaper is published, a band organized and athletic activities
are included.
At the conclusion of the American Legion Jersey
Boys' State program, a governor is elected and appoints his cabinet.
Two senators are elected and go on to attend a week at the American
Legion Boys' Nation, held annually in Washington, D.C.
Stetser-Lamartine Post 281 sponsors approximately
10 young men each year to attend The American Legion Jersey Boys'
State program at Rider University. Sponsorship includes all fees
and program expenses, including food, housing, text materials,
etc.
Young men in their junior year at any of the three
Black Horse Pike Regional High Schools (Highland, Timber Creek
Triton) are interviewed by the Post 281 selection committee. Selection
criteria are based on outstanding qualifications of personal character
and leadership, and on a desire to participate fully in The American
Legion Boys' State program.
For additional information, please visit the American
Legion Jersey Boys State site.
