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American Legion Boys State

Post 1980 is pleased to sponsor a Boys State attendee from Woodland Park High School each year.

bulletAmerican Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students in the nation. It is a participatory program where each boy becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government. Boys participating in American Legion Colorado Boys State can receive up to 4 college credits from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.  At Boys State, young men are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by elected and appointed officials duly placed in office by citizens of their respective Boys State.
bulletDave Turley served as a City Counselor at Colorado Boys State in 2009 and indicated that it was an awesome experience.  You can check out Dave's photos from the week at:  Dave's Photos from 2009 Colorado Boys State.
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Post 1980 Procedures.
bulletDavid Turley is Post 1980's Boys State Chairman for 2010, and will be working closely with Mark Martin, Guidance Counselor at Woodland Park High School, to determine the Boys State Candidates and Selectee for attending Boys State in June 2010.
bulletBoys State 2010:  6-12 June 2010, Colorado State University, Pueblo
bulletApplications due to Post 1980 from WPHS by 15 April 2010
bulletApplications due to Department by 15 May 2010
bulletWPHS Juniors interested should contact Mark Martin to apply

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Past Post 1980 & WPHS Representatives at Colorado Boys State:
bullet2010 -- Dante D.   ($250 scholarship; to be paid in 2010 after Dante attends post-high school education)
bullet2009 -- Timothy W. ($250 scholarship; to be paid in 2010 after Tim attends post-high school education)
bullet2008 -- Treavor A.  ($250 scholarship)
bullet2007 -- Stephen F. ($250 scholarship)
bullet2006 -- Todd B. ($250 scholarship)
bullet2005 -- Colin B. ($250 scholarship); Brett W. (non-scholarship; tuition funded by Department)
bullet2004 -- Casey D. ($250 scholarship); Chris F. ($250 scholarship)
bullet2003 -- Ben E. ($250 scholarship); Jeff M. (non-scholarship)

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For more information on the Colorado Boys State Program, click here.