Distinguish you in the competition for college admissions and scholarships
Expand your leadership and problem-solving skills that will help you throughout life
Give you a huge head start in your senior government class
Introduce you to some of the smartest, most motivated high school juniors in Kansas
Establish lifelong friendships
…if you attend the American Legion Boys State of Kansas.
We are looking forward to our 72nd
session and our 18th year on the beautiful
Kansas State University campus in Manhattan, Kansas.
The next session of state runs from Sunday, May 31st - Saturday, June 6th, 2009.
The purpose of this site is to better explain
what you can expect from your 2009 Boys State experience. If I can be of
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by clicking the e-mail
link at the bottom of this page.
At any time you may return to this page by
clicking on the HOME tag on the left column. If you are brand new to this
site, I would suggest you click on "Boys State Introduction" Webcast
video and learn more about what this program has to offer. If you would like
to download the 2008 brochure click here.
If you would like to nominate a student for
Boys State 2009 (or beyond) click here.
If you are an alumni of Kansas Boys State and would like to
update your information click here.
The 2008 Samsung Scholarship winner will be posted here by August 10.
Sincerely,
Thane Chastain
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas.