by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post/JC Post
MANHATTAN - Applications can now be submitted for those wishing to attend the 2024 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas(ALBSK).
The 2024 session will be held from Sunday, June 2nd through Saturday, June 8th at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
In the past, Boys State of Kansas has been open to individuals who have completed their junior year of high school just prior to the event.
This year the ALBSK will allow applications from individuals completing their sophomore year of high school this spring as well.
The ALBSK program provides an interactive, problem-solving experience in which teamwork and leadership skills are used to help develop self-identity and promote mutual respect among peers.
Participants will learn more about civic responsibility including obigations to the individual's community, state and nation.
Boys State is a 'learn by doing' political experience with opportunities to learn more about elections, political parties and government at multiple levels.
The cost to attend the Boys State of Kansas program is $375, however, sponsorship opportunities may reduce the amount the delegate and their family are required to pay.
To apply for the 2024 session, visit ksbstate.org.
For information about the 2024 American Legion Auxiliary Sunflower Girls State, which will be held on Sunday, June 2, through Friday, June 8, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, visit ksgirlsstate.org.