NOTE: Although the 2009 session is over, this area can be a help to 2010 delegates who want to know more. These files will be updated soon to reflect any changes for the 2010 session.
There are several links on this page to information that you WILL need prior to attending Boys State.
It is NOT necessary to print out ALL the information in this section unless you so desire. However; It is suggested that
you download this information to your computer and read it thoroughly.
A letter for each delegate to read (22k) 1 page
The Delegate Handbook (207k) 12 pages
The Boys State week at a glance (16k) 1 page
Pre-State Check list (10k) 1 page
Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader (FREE) to read these downloads.
Additionally...
You will receive (or have received) a packet by mail with a series of forms, some of which will need to be completed
and brought with you to registration.
The only required form to bring to registration is the medical form. The picture order form and Samsung Scholarship forms are also collected at registration, but can be turned in later during the week.
These are versions you can download to print out if necessary.
Parent/Guardian Letter (19k) 1 page
Map with directions (28k) 1 page
Medical Form (15k) 2 pages.
(NOTE: If you print this off it would be helpful if you printed the first page on one side of a piece of paper and the second page on the opposite side.) - NOTE: A KSHSAA physical form for the 2007-2008 school year MAY be substituted for the second page of the form provided that any new restrictions accompany the form.
City Picture Order Form (151k) 1 page (very cool keepsake)
Samsung American Legion Scholarship Application:
ELIGIBILITY: High school juniors who are a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild or a legally adopted child, of a U.S. veteran who served during a period of war and is a delegate to either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program.
Samsung Scholarship (On-Line Version)
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Samsung Application (845k) 7 pages in PDF fill-in format. 
(right click and save target/link as...)
Samsung Application (200k) 7 pages in Word format.
(right click and save target/link as...)
Click here to download
Open Office (FREE) if you need a word processor for the Samsung application.
KSU Course Credit for Boys State
The optional forms to bring to registration would be the Course Credit form, City Photo form, and Samsung Scholarship form.
If you have any questions please
Sincerely,

Thane Chastain
Director of Development
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas
Toll Free (866) 241.9920