Third in a series of Boys and Girls State
Attention all Junior Boys in the Windham-Raymond High
School area. The 71st Annual Dirigo Boys State will be convening at
Thomas College, in Waterville, Maine, June 17-21, 2018. This is a great
opportunity for motivated young men to immerse themselves in a week of
comradeship and an opportunity for those junior candidates to learn how to
campaign for state office and carry out the functions of state government.
The Field-Allen Legion Post 148 of Windham is again
sponsoring candidates for this unique program and will pay the tuition cost of
$300 for each selected candidate. Selected candidates are, however, responsible
for their own transportation to Waterville. Last year over 250 junior boys from
all over the state attended Dirigo Boys State. The goal this year is to have an
even greater number.
The selection process is as follows: Junior boys
interested in attending Dirigo Boys State can make their intentions known by
contacting the school’s guidance office prior to the end of March. A general
briefing will be held in early April for all candidates, followed a week later
by interviews by the legion staff.
All applicable forms must be completed and submitted by
the interview date. Following the interview, those selected will be designated
as either a primary or alternate candidate. If a primary candidate is unable to
attend, then an alternate will take his place. Participants must commit to attending
prior to their application being submitted to Dirigo Boys State.
For further information, contact your Guidance Officer or
Field-Allen Post 148 Commander, Mel Greenier (207 892-7449) or Post Youth
Chair, Wally Clark (301-318-5299).
Future articles will address: Boys and Girls State and
how local business can support or sponsor candidates.
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