![]() Department of North Carolina |
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The American Legion believes there is no better way to assure the survival of our great republic |
![]() National Commander Ray Smith visits Tar Heel Boys State. |
![]() Boys State delgates take oath of citizenship. |
than to train our young people in the ideals and objectives of
American government. By teaching the youth of our state and nation
to understand and appreciate the basic principles involved in
the successful management of a democratic society, we can keep
America strong and ensure freedom for future generations. Tar
Heel Boys' State teaches the preservation of our form of government
depends on intelligent, |
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Objectives of the program are:
Upon arrival at Boys State the delegates are assigned to one of 2 imaginary political parties, the "Federalists" or the "Nationalists". Membership in these parties forms the core of the educational experience. |
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Classroom instruction is provided on subjects such as law, civil service and election procedure. Other special "schools" are held prior to elections to inform candidates of the duties of the office they seek and after election to cover how the elected officers and appointees can carry out their duties. All citizens of Boys State receive instruction in Parlimentary Procedure. |
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![]() NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall addresses the convention. |
| Members of the state legislature, with the help of their "staffs" develope and introduce bills into congress. Once introduced, these bills are debated and voted upon. |
![]() Throughout the week citizens may participate in organizing a band and annually performs as part of the Friday night activities. |
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Two of the young men are selected as national
Senators and later are sent to Washington, DC where they participate
in the national American Legion program, Boys
Nation. |
| Further imformation can be obtained from
the national organization's web page or by contacting
North Carolina state headquarters. Applications and medical forms can be obtained by writing, calling or e-mailing department headquarters. 2008 Tar Heel Boys' State Web site View 2005 THBS Pictures View 2006 THBS Pictures View 2007 THBS Pictures View 2008 THBS Pictures View 2008 THBS Pictures (Catawba web site) Visit other state's Boys State program webpages. |
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