About Boy's State
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs. Legion posts select high school juniors to attend the program. In most cases, individual expenses are paid by the sponsoring post, a local business or another community-based organization.
Round Rock Post 447 takes this program very seriously. We work with staff from each of the five high schools in Round Rock to identify candidates who meet the selection criteria and would benefit from participation in the program.
Round Rock Post 447 takes this program very seriously. We work with staff from each of the five high schools in Round Rock to identify candidates who meet the selection criteria and would benefit from participation in the program.
Timeline
Jan 1 - Kickoff email
Feb 15 - Submissions deadline
Mar 8 - Candidate interviews
May 31 - Orientation
Jun 7-12 - Boy's State
Aug ? - Appreciation Dinner
Feb 15 - Submissions deadline
Mar 8 - Candidate interviews
May 31 - Orientation
Jun 7-12 - Boy's State
Aug ? - Appreciation Dinner
Selection Criteria
Characteristics of the "ideal" Boys Stater include:
- strong academic performance
- excellent interpersonal skills
- exhibited leadership
- solid oratorical skills.
- be a male high school student
- have successfully completed his junior year
- have at least one semester remaining
- have not previously attended Boys State
- be recommended by his school officials
- have parents’/guardians’ permission to attend
- be certified by the sponsoring American Legion post, and
- sign the Boys State Pledge