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78th Premier Boys State
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Illinois • June 8-14
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CreditsThanks to Premier Boys State President Joe
McCraith, Vice President Arthur E. Rawers, Secretary Jay Dellow, Treasurer Richard E. Snodgrass, Frank Yocum and Louis Sass.
The 78th Annual Premier Boys Stateyearbook was produced at Eastern Illinois University and was printed by Wave Graphics of Mattoon, Illinois.
Photographer & Editor —Gabriel Grant
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Spirit of Boys State
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Learning about and participating in the functions of government may be the best way young men can learn the American system of government, according to the Illinois American Legion. American Legion Premier Illinois Boys State was the first of its kind in the United States, established 78 years ago by the American Legion, Department of Illinois, which is why it is proud to claim the title Premier. As a mythical 51st state of the Union, Premier Boys State teaches citizenship and the workings of government through experience. The late cofounder Hayes Kennedy described the original concept of the activity: “Boys State is pure democracy in that all of its citizens may vote and hold office. Its government is operated of, by and for the people.” “In Boys State,” Kennedy said, “good citizenship means loyalty, good sportsmanship, cooperation, dependability, responsiveness and keen interest in the week’s activities. “Good citizens think before they talk and act only after mature consideration of their plans.” “Good citizens,” wrote Kennedy, “are true Americans.”
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I was born on June 14th, 1786. I am the refuge of the World’s oppressed People. I am the sentinel
of Freedom. I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth. My Red Stripes...symbolize the blood spilled in defense of this glorious nation. My White Stripes...signify the tears shed by Americans who lost their sons. My Blue Field...is indicative of God’s Heaven under which I fly. My Stars...clustered together, unify 50 States as one, for God and Country. “Old Glory” is my nickname, and proudly I wave on high. Honor me, respect me, defend me with your lives and fortunes. Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position, lest I never return. Keep alight the fires of patriotism, strive earnestly for the spirit of your Republic. Worship Eternal God and keep his commandments, and I shall remain the bulwark of peace and freedom for all mankind.
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I do solemnly swear to preserve and protect the Constitution of the United States, and
the Constitution of Premier Boys State and to perform to the best of my ability the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. So help me God. With these words over 500 young men began their week at Boys State 2013. The boys attended classes in the mornings, including sessions on parliamentary procedure, judicial process, executive process, electoral process, and the legislative process. Each afternoon the boys participated in team sports such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, flag football and soccer. In addition to the sports activities in the afternoon, the House and Senate were in session, the Band practiced for its nightly concert, and the State Police and Leadership classes were held. The boys played an active role in their mock state government. Boys State consisted of eight counties. Each county had three cities and each city had four wards. From these counties, cities
and wards the boys chose their political and elected official positions such as city, county and state political committees, aldermen, mayors and county supervisors. At the state level they elected a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General and Comptroller. They also elected members to the House of Representatives, the Senate and Supreme Court. The boys were arbitrarily assigned to two political parties, the Nationalists and the Federalists. Throughout the week, the boys participated in political party caucuses in their the city and county to select their candidates for the city and county elected offices. At the state level, they attended their State Party Conventions leading to the state primary and finally the state general election. At each of those party meetings candidates made nominating speeches. The night before the State general election, the candidates for State office appeared at the evening general assembly where Rallies and speeches were heard.
“We few � � � we happy few � � � we band of brothers�”William Shakespeare
Henry V
On my left stands my brotherOn my right stands my brother
Behind me, my brothers stand tall� � � proud � � � and free
And before us, our future“We band of brothers”
Now and foreverAll we can be
Boys State Elections
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Over 500 Boys State citizens took part in elections designed to teach them about voting
and the electoral process in a democratic society. This hands-on experience has helped keep the tradition of Boys State alive for 78 years. As they arrived at Eastern Illinois University, each boy became a citizen of one of the 24 cities. They each received a party designation as Nationalist or Federalist. Four cities combined to form a county. These eight counties comprised Boys State. The cities, counties and the state created a structure for the election process. With political and residency affiliations, the politics of Boys State closely paralleled traditional elections at the city, county and state levels. Realism guided the proceedings as the candidates were required to follow election regulating campaigns and campaign spending limits. Each city had selected three election judges who were in charge of conducting the elections, tallying the results and reporting the results to the State Election Central for certification of the winners. Candidates were selected through party caucuses using the system of party convention. In addition to the election of Boys State officials, citizens were elected to serve as senators, representatives, supreme court justices, and county and city officials.
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OIt is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work���� -Abraham Lincoln-
Supreme CourtTJ Collins Chief JusticeAustin Burnette JusticeCasey Bunge JusticePatrick Bell JusticeMatthew White JusticeElliott Hill JusticeSean Placey JusticeAaron Nance Justice
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Boys State Officials Patrick Bell GovernorTrevor Matusik Lt. GovernorLaurence Henderson Secretary of StateAlex Kaper Attorney GeneralAllan Daly ComptrollerRichard Berner Treasurer
Boys State LeadersThomas Hellios Senate PresidentAaron Royer House Speaker
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The Judicial Process Class focused on the role of the courts to adjudicate disputes between
parties in civil cases or preside in criminal cases brought by the State. The Adversary Process was examined, including a lawyer’s role in defending someone regardless of whether they believe their client to be guilty. The seminar concluded with a review of the basis for the rule of law and its importance in the life of the nation. Jay McCarron and David Benedict were the Judicial Process Class instructors.
Legislative Process Class
The goal of any legislature is to represent its constituents’ wishes with the passage
of constitutional laws. The Legislative Process Class centered on the role and function of the federal and state legislatures in a democratic society including processes by which laws are enacted. Discussed were the steps in which a bill becomes law. Staff member Joe McCraith was the instructor.
We agreed that some counter movement must be started within the ranks of youth to develop a better understanding of our system of government and to instill in them a desire to preserve it�
—Hayes KennedyFounding Father of Boys State
Why couldn’t we bring in high school boys of exceptional ability from all over the state at some central point for a week’s functional study of government?
—Hayes Kennedy Founding Father of Boys State
Judicial Process Class
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Discussing how government and its agencies function was the goal of the Executive Process
Class. In this seminar, citizens of Premier Boys State discussed government financing, budgeting and implementing the government’s responsibility to its citizens. The state’s taxing system was one of the topics, and the boys learned many of the details about how, from where and why taxes are collected and dispersed. The boys also learned how they can better understand, monitor and affect the financial activities of the levels of government that invariably affect them. Instructing the Executive Process Class was Bruce Veach.
Executive Process ClassAt Boys State we try to establish that our government is not a relic of the past� It has not outrun its usefulness and it should not be replaced by what Eastern Europe has today� It is just as firm, just as fair and workable as the day it was founded, and all it needs is a clear understanding of its structure, and a desire, willingness, and determination on the part of its citizens to preserve it� —The Boys State Goal, 1935
Boys State Classes
In the boys in the Electoral Process Class the citizens explored the importance of responsible
citizenship. They learned about the duties inherent in participating in a modern democratic society including the critical importance of being an informed voter. The Electoral Process Class discussed with the citizens the improtance of attaining the knowledge necessary to serve their country as citizens. The Reverend Gary Gummersheimer was this class instructor.
Electoral Process Class
We could train them in the functional aspects of each segment of our government�
Hayes Kennedy Founding Father of Boys State
After having been at Boys State in 1968, each year I am still amazed how much we can change young men’s lives as mine was changed so many years ago� Boys State allows kids from small towns to realize that they can compete with kids from big cities and they all can work together to make a difference�
Rev� Gary Gummersheimer
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Removing misconceptions about the law enforcement profession was a goal of the Law
Enforcement Class. Removing misconceptions about the law enforcement profession was a goal of the Law Enforcement Seminar. Through this class, the citizens learned that the purpose of criminal laws is to protect the rights of citizens with punishment of those who violate those laws being society’s means of ensuring that those rights are not violated. The citizens were provided insight into the extensive training that law enforcement officers go through to carry out their duties completely and responsibly and an understanding of how the practice of law enforcement influences them as citizens. Citizens observed a police dog as part of their instruction. This class was instructed by Staff member Dustin Barnett, an Illinois city police officer.
The Public Affairs program is designed to encourage thoughtful research and presentation
skills. Each County selects a team of citizens which is given a topic of current interest, usually in the form of a question. The team decides which side of the question it will choose and then using the internet, research the topic to develop its facts. Next the team prepares an argument for presentation utilizing a program such as PowerPoint©. The team then makes its presentation to a panel which gives the team a score.
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Boys State Conventions
Boys State-mentThe Boys State-ment is a daily publication
produced by a citizen news staff overseen by Staff advisor John Donovan. Citizens from each county gathered daily to write articles on topics of interest and prepare them for posting. Each day an electronic copy was available on the Boys State website (www. IllinoisBoysState.org) for citizens, family, friends and the public.
State-ment Staff Front row: Alec Brown, Abhishek Nigam, Cameron Thomas, Andrew Trandai. Middle row: Jacob Widner, Matthew Dudak, Darius Ansari. Back row: John Donovan, Aaron Nance, Matthew Trimble.
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PLAYOFF RESULTSTEAM Champions
BASKETBALL HAYES COUNTY FOOTBALL SAVAGE COUNTY SOFTBALL STELLE COUNTYVOLLEYBALL HAYES COUNTYSOCCER SAVAGE COUNTY
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Leadership101Leadership 101 recognizes that learning about
leadership cannot only be within a classroom but can also be learned through team building activities. The Eastern Illinois ROTC program participated in the Leadership 101 seminar by engaging the seminar participants in exercises that tested a leader’s presence, communication, and decision making skills through physical challenges and teamwork. In addition to the process of leadership, the participants learned about practical applications of leadership in the stories and experiences of the dynamic instructors. The academic portion was led by Jody Stone of Eastern Illinois University.
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General Assemblies
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Boys State Band
Band Front row: Director Dustin Huckstep, Dillon Daniels, Derek Baunach, Alan Burggren, Evan Seggebruch, Jacob Smith, Jericho Villena, Justin Johnson, Cameron Lippert, Kole Rakers, Thomas O’Donnel, Thomas Whitcombe. Middle row: Patrick Anderson, Joshua Norlin, Cody Sanders, Joseph Marks, Darin McBride, Joshua Baez, Michael Pufunt, Andrew Clark, Nathan Williams, Mark Snider, Geordie Lindemann, Brett Van Zee. Back row: Alex Nash, Jonah somers, Alex Stabenow, Baily Martins, Mike Pope, Ian MacDonald, Jacob White, Lucas Stimach, Christopher Smith.
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Boys State Militia
First Battalion Staff: Capt. Adam El-Badawi, Lt. Col. Jose Pantoja, Capt., Sean Barnett, Capt. Zachary Meditz, Maj. Collin Wegener.
Regimental Commander and Staff: Col. Andrew Matthews, Lt. Col. Brad Bavery, Maj. Alex Kaper, Maj. Matthew White, Maj. Kaleb Smith.
Second Battalion Staff: Capt. Tynon Cleveland, Lt. Col. Caleb Cline, Maj. Shane Miller, Maj. Alan Hafer.
Third Battalion Staff: Capt. Jaison Banks, Capt. Chase Mangioni, Lt. Col. Gunner Fletcher, Capt. Ian Davis, Capt. Weston Stoddard, Maj. Travis Royer.
Fourth Battalion Staff: Lt. Col. Wesley Zhao, Capt. Nate Debs, Maj. Daniel Lindauer, Maj., Jonathan Molburg, Capt. Carl Zarbock, Ethan Simpson.
Guide-ons: Andrew Carter, Zach Crall, Brew Beeler, Ben Perry, Ulises Bonilla, Keith Kennedy, Norrlyn-Michael Allen, John Loris.
Service Flags: Joseph Marks, Eddie Durham, Blane Schutz, Brad Vahling, Nick Pudik, Brady Waltz, Samuel Braunseis.
Color Guard: Brandon Wilson, David Floyd, Joshua Hardy, Jose Rivas.
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Leadership of Boys State
AttorneyGeneral
Alex Kaper HayesCounty
Mahomet, IL
Lieutenant Governor
Trevor MatusikKennedyCounty
Lake Villa, IL
ComptrollerAllan Daly
SavageCounty
Winnebago, IL
Secretaryof StateLaurence
HendersonKennedyCounty
Peoria Heights, IL
GovernorPatrick Bell
KellerCounty
Canton, IL
TreasurerRichard Berner
KennedyCounty
Danville, IL
Speaker of the House
Aaron RoyerGleasonCounty
Woodstock, IL
President of the Senate
Thomas HelliosStelle
CountyMcHenry, IL
Chief JusticeTJ Collins
HayesCounty
Gurnee, IL
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Boys State House of Representatives Front row: Isaac Dallas, Zach Bell, Clerk Alexander Renn, Speaker Aaron Royer, Rafael Molina, Adam Woodside, Murphy Affolder. Middle row: Matthew Kaplan, Evan Monroe, Alexander Tate, Tommy Justison, Matthew Bertler, David Elovitz, Anthony Eterno, Jaison Banks. Back row: Rashad Clay, Ben Scamihorn, Thomas Wei, Blake Miller, Danny Nick, Sahil Chatterji, Devante Sloan, Andy Muno, Mitchell Temperly.
Boys State Supreme Court Front row: Austin Burnette, Casey Bunge, Chief Justice TJ Collins, Patrick Bell. Back row: Matthew White, Elliott Hill, Sean Placey, Aaron Nance.
Boys State Senate Front row: Andrew Trandai, President Pro Tem Thomas Hellios. Middle row: Ryan Wang, Michael Pufunt, Brandon Wilson. Back row: Jacob Veitch, Connor Robinson, Grant Gingerich.
Boys State Governors1995: Steven Yenchko, Chatham1996: Sean Stephenson, LaGrange1997: Frank J� Harts, Rock Falls1998: Langston Hughes, Waukegan1999: John Feeney, Monticello2000: Christopher Hightower, Danville2001: Kevin Maliszewski, Glen Carbon2002: David Wiest, Mapleton2003: Curt Rendall, Winthrop Harbor2004: William Thorndike, Morrison2005: Josh Boykin, Rockford2006: Darius McCray, Chicago2007: Adam Skierkiewicz-Chovan, Mokena2008 Jacob Becraft, Metamora2009: Brian Elliot, Macomb2010: Garren Randolph, Monmouth2011: Cornelius Allen, Belleville2012: Brad Basala, Matherville2013: Patrick Bell, Canton
1975: Brad Hall, Streator1976: Harold W� Otto, Arcola1977: Brad Whitehead, Monticello1978: Anthony J� Williams, Chicago1979: Eric R� Ewell, Wheaton 1980: David Hilliard, Peoria1981: Oran L� Alston, Waukegan1982: Joe Wiegland, Palatine1983: Greg Smith, Rantoul1984: Darrin Gayles, Peoria1985: David Higgins, Joliet1986: Ernest Frazier, Chicago1987: Mark Guy, Askhum1988: Canon Lambert, Glen Ellyn1989: John T� Clendenin, Sparta1990: Curtis Gannon, Libertyville1991: John Sims, Country Club Hills1992: Elliott Rodgers, Champaign1993: Mark K� Santilan, Glen Ellyn1994: Maurice L� Rabb, Moline
1955: Tim Gover, Mattoon1956: Kenneth Crocker, Robinson1957: Robert Hewitt, Loves Park 1958: Ronald Harrington, Canton1959: Paul E� Rowley, Bartonville1960: Fred Denkman, Skokie1961: Steve Cunningham, Bridgeport1962: Thomas Walter Hill, Canton1963: Michael Hasselberg, Peoria1964: Tim Battaglio, Belleville1965: Rodney Peacock, Champaign1966: Rich Chase, Danville1967: James LeRoy Cole, Freeport1968: James Peters, Quincy1969: Benjamin Bridges, Illinois1970: Steve Cuda, McHenry1971: Steve Ricks, Waukegan1972: Tom Garrison, Urbana1973: Gregory Boone, Evanston1974: Albert T� Thomas, Lake Forest
1935: Robert Anderson, Berwyn 1936: A� G� Grebe, Peoria1937: Robert Curzon, Champaign1938: Bob Clement, Forest Park1939: John Cannon, Maywood1940: Louis Condon, Rock Island1941: Arthur Lennon, Joliet1942: Don Wynn, Mt� Morris1943: Dave Brown, Bloomington1944: Al Cook, Aurora1945: Not held due to World War II1946: Ed Bruske, Chicago1947: Clifford Stout, Freeport1948: Wayne Sullivan, Kewanee1949: Richard Muraski, Rockford1950: Kenneth Merwin, Woodstock1951: Alex R� Seith, Aurora1952: Federick Borsch, Hinsdale1953: James MacDonald, Aurora1954: James Gardner, Robinson
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Boys State Awards
Oration Winners: Steven Harrison, Stelle, 1st; Saumya Jain, Savage, 2nd; Abhishek Nigam, Gleason, 3rd.
Essay Winners: Matthew Livingston, Kennedy, 1st; Ryan Wang, Geiger, 2nd; Philip Shih, Geiger, 3rd.
McCraith Model Citizen Winners: Saumya Jain, Savage, 1st; Sean Placey, Kennedy, 2nd; TJ Collins, Hayes, 3rd.
Geiger Leadership Winners: TJ Collins, Hayes, 1st; Aaron Royer, Geiger, 2nd, Saumya Jain, Savage, 3rd.
Boys Nation Senators: Winners: Saumya Jain, Savage, TJ Collins, Hayes. Alternates: Aaron Royer, Geiger, Thomas Hellios, Stelle.
Lucas Model Citizen Winners: Mark Noftz, Keller, 1st; Steven Harrison, Stelle, 2nd; Michael Pasternock, Hayes, 3rd.
Overall Model County for the WeekKENNEDY COUNTY
Samsung ScholarTimothy GroteHayes CountyGreen Oak, IL
Service Awards
In 1997 Samsung Corporation awarded five million dollars to the American Legion to provide scholarships for both Boys State and Girls State. Each year ten $20,000 scholarships and ninety $1,000 scholarships are awarded, two to each state in the United States. This Year’s Premier Boys State scholarship recipient, Timothy Grote, is from Green Oaks, Illinois.
Each year members of staff are recognized for their services rendered to American Legion Premier Boys State as volunteers.
15 years: Bryan Callaway, Kevin Wilbur
20 years: Mac Meade
Doug Howell Jeff Brown
10 years: Derek Templeton, Brody Walworth, Marty Zvonar, Jonathan Keefe, Joy Wilson, Louis Sass (no picture).
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30 Years:Bruce
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5 years: Andy Biever, Michael Cooley, Merritt Bennett.
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City of Rawers Row 1: Andrew Lewis, Ryan O’Donnell, Thomas Graf, Andy Muno. Row 2: Cameron Early, Rylan Terrasse, Kevin Hamilton, Adam Hageman, Andrew Cores, Zach Taylor, Brannon Hutchinson, Benjamin Rogers. Row 3: Tim Going, Nathan Ward, Andrew Porter, Tanner Riggen, Kaleb Hood, Colton Gropp, Chase Mangioni, David Floyd, Austin Brown, Christopher Callahan, Christopher Magee.
Clyde MinishAssistantCounty Counselor
Jacob Bogolia
Christopher Magee
Rawers City Counselors
Sanzotta City Counselors
Snodgrass City CounselorsCharles Mueth
Mark Foley
Greg AlltonCounty Counselor
Conatser County
Timothy Going
Brian Hausman
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City of Sanzotta Row 1: Garret Krohne, Jericho Villena, Wes Anderson, Zachary Allen. Row 2: Lucas Altobella, Bryce Kille, Jake Vahlkamp, Brandon Wilson, Austin Bower, Eric Johnson, Joshua Hardy, Joshua Norlin. Row 3: Brian Hausman, Matthew White, Aaron Black, Cory Fehlberg, Derek Hay, Benjamin Perry, Adam Woodside, Matthew Gendusa, Alex Stabenow, Dalyn Romig, Charlie Mueth.
City of Snodgrass Row 1: Charles Tomas Jr., Murphy Affolder, Gavin Leep. Row 2: Jose Rivas, Lowell Huston, Alexander Whitehurst, Brenton Atchison, Tristan Voss, Caleb Cline, Aaron Jeffers, Nathaniel Cummings. Row 3: Mark Foley, Jacob Martini, Jacob Yetter, Alexander LaMendola, Adam El-Badawi, Nikita Rogers, Matthew Dudak, Cody Sanders, Andy VanZandt, Rohan Rao, Jacob Bogolia.
Rawers OfficialsState Representative ���������������Andy MunoCounty Supervisor ����������������� Austin BrownCounty Supervisor �������Brannon HutchinsonMayor �������������������������������Kevin HamiltonCity Clerk ���������������������������Andrew PorterCity Treasurer �������������������������David FloydAlderman ������������������������������Thomas GrafAlderman ������������������������������ Kaleb HoodAlderman ������������������������Benjamin RogersAlderman ���������������������������Chris Callahan
Sanzotta OfficialsState Representative �������Adam WoodsideCounty Supervisor �������������Brandon WilsonCounty Supervisor ��������������Matthew WhiteMayor ��������������������������������������Bryce KilleCity Clerk ��������������������������Alex StabenowCity Treasurer ���������������������������Zach AllenAlderman ��������������������������Jake VahlkampAlderman �������������������������� Lucas AltobellaAlderman ������������������������������ Aaron BlackAlderman ���������������������Matthew Gendusa
Snodgrass OfficialsState Representative ��������Murphy AffolderCounty Supervisor ������������Andy Van ZandtCounty Supervisor ������������������� Caleb ClineMayor ������������������������������������ ake MartiniCity Clerk ������������������������������� Tristan VossCity Treasurer �������������������������� Rohan RaoAlderman ������������������������ Adam El-BadawiAlderman �������������������������Alex WhitehurstAlderman ������������������������Brenton AtchisonAlderman ���������������������������Charles Tomas
Conatser County OfficialsState Senator ��������������Michael PufuntCircuit Court Judge �� Chase WonderlicCounty Sheriff �����������������Blane SchutzCounty Clerk �������������������� David NgoCounty Coroner ����������� Darin McBrideCounty Treasurer ������������Reis DesantisState’s Attorney ����������� Sam BraunseisSupreme Court Justice ����Aaron Nance
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City of Atteberry Row 1: Jesse Xochihua, Dustin Shinn, Alec Wilcosky, Eli Dawdy. Row 2: Jacob Walhout, Joey Lovelle, Justin Johnson, Nick Anderson, Darius Ansari, Michael Pope, Craig Morris, Luke Gault. Row 3: Dustin Barnett, Aaron Kopp, Benjamin Scamihorn, Timothy Oehrlein, Alan Jefferson, Alton Whitted, Michael Leverton, Thomas Miller, Sam Dobel, Joshua Snyder, Jay McCarron.
David HigginsCounty Counselor
John DonovanAssistantCounty Counselor
Derek Templeton
Atteberry City Counselors
Adam Chrismore
Geiger County
Grant Purdy
Merritt City Counselors
Dustin Barnett
Besson City Counselors
Jay McCarron
Latroy Duckworth
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City of Besson Row 1: Juan Franco, Roderic Berry, Tyler James. Row 2: Austin Burnette, Jacob Perry, Nick LeBaugh, Patrick Anderson, Tyson Brown, Jonathan Molburg, Ian Burgin, Alan Hafer. Row 3: Derek Templeton, Peter Magine, Jared Galvan, Lucas Knussman, Weston Stoddard, Jonah Somers, Jaison Banks, Brian Spargo, Evan Mazurek, Luke Mackey, Grant Purdy.
City of Merritt Row 1: Steven Isbell, Aaron Royer, James Mroz, Dominic Sinclair. Row 2: Omar Cheeks, Tyler Pence, Dylan Taylor, Philip Shih, Brendan Girouard, Mark Snider, Nathan Lopez, Barry Stewart. Row 3: Adam Chrismore, Ryan Wang, Ian Davis, Jonathan Reynolds, Corey Lofton, Luke Long, Matthew Trimble, Daniel Lindauer, Ravi Vasnani, Matthew Bohnert, Latroy Duckworth.
Atteberry OfficialsState Representative ����������Ben ScomilhornCounty Supervisor ����������������Thomas MillerCounty Supervisor ������������������Craig MorrisMayor ��������������������������������Allen JeffersonCity Clerk �����������������������������Darius AnsariCity Treasurer ���������������������������Mike PopeAlderman �������������������������������� Joe LovelleAlderman ����������������������������Alton WhittedAlderman ������������������������������Aaron KoppAlderman ������������������������� Timmy Oehrlein
Besson OfficialsState Representative ��������������Jaison BanksCounty Supervisor �������������Nicke Le BaughCounty Supervisor ���������Jonathan MalburgMayor ��������������������������������Euan MazurekCity Clerk ���������������������������� Jared GaluanCity Treasurer �������������������������� Alan HaferAlderman ����������������������������������Ian BurginAlderman �������������������������������Jacob PerryAlderman ����������������������Weston StoddardAlderman �������������������������������Juan Franco
Merritt OfficialsState Representative ��������������Aaron RoyerCounty Supervisor ������������������������Phil StishCounty Supervisor ����������������� Ravi VasnaniMayor ���������������������������������������� Ian DavisCity Clerk ������������������������������ Jimmy MrozCity Treasurer ��������������������� Nathan LopezAlderman ����������������������������������Luke LongAlderman ������������������������������ Steven IsbellAlderman ����������������������������Jack ReynoldsAlderman �������������������������Daniel Lindauer
Geiger County OfficialsState Senator ������������������ Ryan WangCircuit Court Judge �� Dominick SinclairCounty Sheriff �����������������Jaison BanksCounty Clerk �����������������Darius AnsariCounty Coroner ����������Daniel LindaverCounty Treasurer ���������������Phillip ShihState’s Attorney ��������Matthew TrimbleSupreme Court Justice ��Austin Bumette
Awards2nd Essay ������������������������ Ryan Wang3rd Essay ��������������������������� PhilipShih2nd Geiger ������������������������������ Aaron RoyerBoys Nation Alt ����������������������� Aaron Royer
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Gleason County
City of Gazza Row 1: Thomas Lewis, Philip Senn, Manuel Altamirano, Gerald Swanson. Row 2: Abhishek Nigam, Neil Hofstrand, Austin Trevino, Travis Royer, Sean Cory, Evan Monroe, Dominic Ghilardi, Kody Goberville. Row 3: Richard Neufeld, Elliot Hill, Christopher Smith, Cole Sanford, Rodney Wienke, Jay Penn, Jon Hobbs, Scott Metzger, Noah Debates, Forrest Boggs, Addison Ferry.
Andrew TissierAssistant CountyCounselor
Richard Neufeld
Gazza City Counselors
Garren Randolph
Kirby City Counselors
Larry TyderekLofton City Counselors
Erick Owen
Doug HowellCounty Counselor
Addison Ferry
Cole Board
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City of Kirby Row 1: Dillon Daniels, Jose Pantoja, Dalton Sacre. Row 2: Harold Landon, John Haynes, Cornelius Bell Jr., Evan Seggebruch, Braden Guinn, Rafael Molina, Collin Wegener, John Schueler. Row 3: Cole Board, Mohammad Rashed, James “Jimmy” Vogt, Zachary Crall, Joey Nedland, Tyler Burch, Davantae Berry, Chase Branson, John Hightower, Sean McCarty, Larry Tyderek.
City of Lofton Row 1: Darnel Byrd, Zachary Meditz, Zach Bell, Vasu Patel, Andre Trandai. Row 2: Sushruth Pattekar, Dallas Jones, Ryan Newman, Jacob Smith, Zachary Sanders, Peter Cork, James Sullivan, Justin Klein. Row 3: Erik Owen, Brian Stroner, Michael Murdock, Sean Essex, Matthew Schluter, Ty Zanardelli, Ethan Morton, John Sommer, Zachary Plese, Nathan Debs, Garren Randolph.
Gazza OfficialsState Representative ������������ Evan MonroeCounty Supervisor ���������������Neil HofstrandCounty Supervisor �����������������Thomas LewisMayor �����������������������������������Forest BoggsCity Clerk �������������������������Rodney WienkeCity Treasurer ���������������������������Jon HobbsAlderman ���������������������������Neil HofstrandAlderman �������������������������� Abishek MyamAlderman ���������������������� Christopher SmithAlderman �����������������������������Cole Sanford
Kirby OfficialsState Representative ����������� Rafael MolinaCounty Supervisor �������������� Cornelious BellCounty Supervisor ������������� John HightowerMayor ������������������������������ Joey NehlannelCity Clerk ������������������ Mohammed RashedCity Treasurer �������������������Collin WegenerAlderman ��������������������������������� Zach CrallAlderman ��������������������������� Sean McCartyAlderman �������������������������������John HainesAlderman ����������������������������Dillon Daniels
Lofton OfficialsState Representative �������������������Zach BellCounty Supervisor �����������Sushruth PattekarCounty Supervisor ���������������Ryan NewmanMayor ����������������������������� Tyler ZandarellyCity Clerk ������������������������������Dallas JonesCity Treasurer ���������������������� Ethan MortonAlderman �������������������������������Jacob SmithAlderman �������������������������������� Justin KlineAlderman ���������������������������Nathan DebbsAlderman ��������������������������� James Sullivan
Gleason County OfficialsState Senator ������������Andrew TrahdaiCircuit Court Judge ��Michael MurdockCounty Sheriff ���������������� Nathan DebsCounty Clerk �������Mohammad RashedCounty Coroner ������������ Ethan MortonCounty Treasurer �����������Zach SandersState’s Attorney ��������� Tyler ZanardelliSupreme Court Justice �����������Elliot Hill
Awards3rd Oration ����������������Abhisek NigamSpeaker of the House �����Aaron Royer
Michael Cooley
Hayes County
City of Badamo Row 1: Jordan Ford, Thomas Justison, Beau Marshall. Row 2: Joshua Baez, Alexander Voigt, T.J. Collins,, William Troman, Timothy Gersten, Brian Aguilar, Mark “Ben” Lafrentz, Dane Schielein. Row 3: Sean Denoyer, Jacob Strutner, Nick Phalen, Kyle Phillips, Timothy Grote, John Jackson, Noah Palmer, Matthew Kleszynski, Wesley Becton, Phillip Davis, Michael Cooley.
Mac Meade County Counselor
Chad MeentsAssistant CountyCounselor
Badamo City Counselors
William Meister
David Benedict
Hudson City Counselors
Mahoney City Counselors
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Nick Appleby
Sean Denoyer
Jordan Pfeiffer
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City of Hudson Row 1: Ricardo Wells, Edward Rennels, Johnathon Shaw. Row 2: Matthew Coley, Gunner Fletcher, Quintan Slott, Connor Ruf, Driston Mitchell, Keyce Benge, Alexander Renn, Lucas Tozzi. Row 3: Wil Meister, Connor Robinson, Vince Mahr, Brett Willis, Dominic Simpson, Ulises Bonilla, Stephen Hayes, Marques Webster, Zachary Moutria, Brendan Rickey, Jordan Pfeifer.
City of Mahoney Row 1: Zachary Schaidle, Hunter Asche, Edgar Basurto-Fuentes, Mike Pasternock, Jacob White. Row 2: Hale Brown, Alex Kaper, Anthony McCormack, Kyle Hand, Sean Barnett, Trenton Miller, Jeffrey Hayes, Ethan Petersen. Row 3: Nick Appleby, Nathan Early, Lucas Stimach, Dirk Husemann, Matt Alwood, Kaleb Smith, William Ringhofer, Mateusz Lopez, Jacob Lochhead, Rashad Clay, David Benedict.
Badamo OfficialsState Representative ��������� Thomas JustisonCounty Supervisor �������������������Phillip DavisCounty Supervisor �������Matthew KleseynskiMayor ���������������������������������������� TJ CollinsCity Clerk ���������������������������Beau MarshallCity Treasurer ���������������������Wesley BectonAlderman ���������������������������������Alex VoigtAlderman ����������������������������������Josh BaezAlderman �������������������������Timothy GerstenAlderman �������������������������������Ben Jackson
Hudson OfficialsState Representative ������������������Alex RennCounty Supervisor �����������Connor RobinsonCounty Supervisor �����������������Ulises BonillaMayor ������������������������������������ Vince MahrCity Clerk ��������������������������Brendan RickeyCity Treasurer ����������������� Dominic SimpsonAlderman ��������������������������������Ricky WellsAlderman �������������������������������� Josh HayesAlderman �������������������������������� Lucas TozziAlderman ����������������������Marques Webster
Mahoney OfficialsState Representative ��������������Rashad ClayCounty Supervisor ����������������������Jeff HayesCounty Supervisor ������������Mike PasternockMayor �������������������������������Dirk HusemannCity Clerk �������������������������������Kaleb SmithCity Treasurer �����������������������Hunter AscheAlderman ���������������������������Ethan PetersonAlderman ��������������������������������Alex KaperAlderman ���������������������������������Kyle HandAlderman ����������������������������Edgar Fuentes
Hayes County OfficialsState Senator ����������Connor RobinsonCircuit Court Judge �����������Alex KaperCounty Sheriff ���������������� Ulises BonillaCounty Clerk ��������������� Beau MarshallCounty Coroner ����Matthew KleszynskiCounty Treasurer ����������Edgar FuentesState’s Attorney ��������������� Vince MahrSupreme Court Justice �������� T�J� Collins
AwardsSamsung Scholar ���������������� Tim Grote3rd McCraith ����������������������� TJ CollinsChief Justice ������������������������ TJ CollinsAttorney General ��������������Alex KaperBoys Nation Senator ������������ TJ Collins3rd Lucas �������������Michael Pasternock1st Geiger ��������������������������� TJ CollinsModel County East Wing �������������������Volleyball �����������������������������������������Basketball ����������������������������������������
Chris Jensen
Gaither City Counselors
Ritchie Jensen
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Keller County
City of Gaither Row 1: Justin Naugle, Marc Allen, Anthony Eterno, Sean Sutton. Row 2: Zachary Fanning, Christopher Happ, Spencer Cooper, Jacob Munson, Eric Gier, Camden Yoder, W. “Coleman” Mitchell, John Howard. Row 3: Jonathan Keefe, Ryan DeTamble, Maxwell Van Rheeden, Jared Hupp, Triston Dixon, Thomas O’Donnell, Conall Brannon, Brandon Robbins, Connor Reis, Joseph Lauzon, Mike “Woody” Makuta.
Jason HillCounty Counselor
Tyler Knowles
Jonathan Keefe
Merritt Bennett
Thompson City Counselors
Strode City Counselors
Garrett MillerAssistant CountyCounselor
Mike Makuta
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City of Strode Row 1: Oscar Medina, Andrew Clark, Michael Torres. Row 2: John Rossi, Bryson Painter, Austin Scheibe, Logan Leitschuh, Jaire Vaughn, John Runyard, Lance Athey, Alexander Griffin. Row 3: Ritchie Jensen, DeMorris Burrows, Ryan Burge, Gerald Schmitt, Christopher Phillips, Andrew Willman, Michael Hanlon, Nick Rice, Culley Kinsella, Matthew Bertler, Merritt Bennett.
City of Thompson Row 1: Alexander Brown, Reed Scheve, Rancy Burns, Nicholas Opie. Row 2: Andrew Matthews, Jacob Widner, Bradley Asselmeier, Andrew Burton, Nathan Dyer, Jacob Veitch, Patrick Bell, Jacob Ditzler. Row 3: Chris Jensen, Jordan Morris, Brendan Schmidt, Jake Wilson, Drew Beeler, Anthony Boyd, Mark Vories, Matthew ZillmerMark Noftz, David Elovitz, Tyler Knowles.
Gaither OfficialsState Representative ����������Anthony EternoCounty Supervisor ����������������� Triston DixonCounty Supervisor ��������������������Joe LauzonMayor ���������������������������������Tom O’DonellCity Clerk �����������������������Brandon RobbinsCity Treasurer �������������������������Sean SuttonAlderman ���������������������������Jacob MunsonAlderman ��������������������������������Mark AllenAlderman ���������������������������� Zach FanningAlderman �������������������������������Connor Ries
Strode OfficialsState Representative ���������Matthew BertlerCounty Supervisor �������������������Lance AtheyCounty Supervisor ������������� Logan LeitschuhMayor ���������������������������������������� Dick RiceCity Clerk ������������������������Andrew WillmanCity Treasurer ��������������������������� John RossiAlderman ���������������������������� John RunyardAlderman �������������������������������Lance AtheyAlderman ������������������������������� Ryan BurgeAlderman ��������������������������� Bryson Painter
Thompson OfficialsState Representative ������������� David ElovityCounty Supervisor ����������������Anthony BoydCounty Supervisor ��������������� Jordan MorrisMayor �����������������������������������Jacob VeitchCity Clerk ������������������������������� Mark NoftyCity Treasurer ���������������������NIcholas OpieAlderman ������������������������������ Drew BeelerAlderman ������������������������������Drew BurtonAlderman ������������������������ Brad AsselmeierAlderman ������������������������ Brandon Schmitt
Keller County OfficialsState Senator �����������������Jacob VietchCircuit Court Judge ������Calley KinsellaCounty Sheriff ������������������ Mark VoresCounty Clerk ������������������� Mark NoftzCounty Coroner �������� Anthoney ElernoCounty Treasurer ��������� Nicholas OpieState’s Attorney ������������ John RunyardSupreme Court Justice ������� Patrick Bell
AwardsGovernor ������������������������� Patrick Bell1st Lucas ������������������������� Mark Noftz
Jeff Swanson
City of Corum Row 1: Andrew Carter, Justin Garber, Nicholas Gross, Holt McKenney. Row 2: Matthew Carls, Michael Zarbock, Grant Gingerich, Noah Klick, Devante Sloan, Cormac O’Halloran, Parker Simonaitis, Osvaldo Calzada. Row 3: Jeff Swanson, Connor McKeehan, Jospeh Behrens, Hans Noyes, Tyler Patterson, Alexander Thomas, Tom Steen, Syed Sufyan, Jeffrey Fuller, Robert Schyns, John Feeney.
Corum City Counselors
AJ Martin
Smith City Counselors
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Gonzales City Counselors
Aaron MoweryCounty Counselor
John Feeney Assistant County Counselor
Kennedy County
Wayne Wagner
Brad Basala
Yashua Bhatti Josh Clark
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City of Gonzales Row 1: Cameron Thomas, Sahil Chatterji, Liam Neumann. Robert Rigler, William Stephan, Evan Conn, Cory McCallister, Chase Black, Emilio Quinones, Brad Bavery, Adam Johnson. Row 3: AJ Martin, Matthew Livingston, Jacob Nichols, Kaleb Kwiatkowski, Charlie Rueb, Thomas Whitcombe, Alex Stickler, Daniel Cassida, Alex Bash, Brennan Pivnicka, Brad Basala.
City of Smith Row 1: Sam Rose, Darien Jackson, Joshua Schafer, Jonathan Stockton. Row 2: Matthew Kaplan, Trevor Matsuik, Matthew Phillips, Tommy Dee, Nicholas Romero, Michael Cahill, Kole Rakers, Richard Berner. Row 3: Wayne Wagner, Sean Placey, Alan Burggren, Brett Van Zee, Chance Baker, Jack Fox, Connor Nolan, Brian Gerike, Laurence Henderson, Andy Wojcik, Josh Clark, Yashua Bhatti.
Corum OfficialsState Representative �����������Devante SloanCounty Supervisor ����������������Robert SchynsCounty Supervisor �������������� Andrew CarterMayor ����������������������������Parker SimonaitisCity Clerk �����������������������Michael ZarbockCity Treasurer �������������������� Nicholas GrossAlderman �������������������Cormac O’HalloranAlderman ����������������������Oslvado CalzadaAlderman ��������������������������Holt McKenneyAlderman �������������������������������� Noah Klick
Gonzales OfficialsState Representative ������������Sahil ChatterjiCounty Supervisor ���������� Cameron ThomasCounty Supervisor ������������� Emilo QuinonesMayor ������������������������ Thomas WhitcombeCity Clerk ������������������������������ Brad BaveryCity Treasurer ������������������������ Alex SticklerAlderman �����������������������������Robert RiglerAlderman ����������������������������������Alex BashAlderman �������������������������������Chase BlackAlderman ������������������������Cory McCallister
Smith OfficialsState Representative ��Laurence HendersonCounty Supervisor ������������������������Jack FoxCounty Supervisor �������������� Richard BernerMayor ���������������������������������Chance BakerCity Clerk ��������������������������Darien JacksonCity Treasurer ������������������������� Tommy DeeAlderman �������������������������������Kole RakersAlderman ������������������������������Andy WojcikAlderman ���������������������������������� Sam RoseAlderman ����������������������������Brett Van Zee
Kennedy County OfficialsState Senator ������������Grant GingerichCircuit Court Judge ����Tom WhitcombeCounty Sheriff ��������������Jonny StocktonCounty Clerk �������������� Darien JacksonCounty Coroner ������������Sahil ChatterjiCounty Treasurer ��Laurence HendersonState’s Attorney ����Connor McKeehamSupreme Court Justice ������Sean Placey
AwardsSec� of State ������� Laurence HendersonTreasurer ���������������������Richard BernerLt� Governor ����������������Trevor Matsuik2nd McCraith ������������������Sean Placey1st Essay �������������� Matthew Livingston Overall Model County ����������������������
Dakota Stipp
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Savage County
City of Brown Row 1: Nathan Williams, David Ngo, Samuel Braunseis., Row 2:Brian Casey, Dillon Gerischer, Taylor Garrett, Eric Masini, Saumya Jain, Daniel Emanuel, Benjamin Karpus, Michael Hallstrom. Row 3: Dakota Stipp, Andrew Bunker, Nickolas Pudik, Christian Moresco, Blake Miller, Alexander Chenoweth, Gregory Fara, Dennis Ledbetter, Dalton Kaufmann, Bryce Brown.
Troy HinkelCounty Counselor
Brody WalworthAssistant CountyCounselor
Brown City Counselors
Bennett City Counselors
Nicholes City Counselors
Dylan Greger
Samuel Newberry Jake Palmer
Daniel Tully Joe Aumuller
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City of Bennett Row 1: Joseph Marks, Delwis Aguinaldo, Alex Gowin, Brady Waltz, Andrew Jacobs. Row 2: Daniel Zeh, Jackson Daly, Thomas Wei, Joseph Rechnmacher, Kevin Mendoza, Reis DeSantis, Blane Schutz, Justin Velasquez. Row 3: Samuel Newberry, Kyle Brazas, Eddie Durham, Nate Serven, Daniel Sullivan, Aaron Nance, Brad Vahling, Allan Daly, Ethan Simpson, Ted Magyar.
City of Nicholes Row 1: Logan Podowicz, Gage Hector, Chase Wonderlic. Row 2: Cody Mifflin, Damien Burch, Ryan Hoffman, Derek Baunach, Sam Collins, Jake Owens, John Loris, Michael Pufunt. Row 3: Joe Aumuller, Danny Nick, Ian MacDonald, Stephan Fortuna, Chris Clyde, George Lindemann, Jackson Page, Bradley Sprouls, Darin McBride, Brendan Ahern, Dan Tully.
Bennett OfficialsState Representative �������������� Thomas WeiCounty Supervisor ������������������Brady WaltzCounty Supervisor �����������������KP MendozaMayor ������������������������������������� Daniel ZehCity Clerk ����������������� Joseph RechemacherCity Treasurer ����������������������� Reis DesantisAlderman ���������������������������� Aaron NanceAlderman ������������������������������� Alex GowinAlderman ������������������������ Justin VelasquezAlderman ������������������������������Ted Magyar
Brown OfficialsState Representative ���������������Blake MillerCounty Supervisor ����������������Taylor GarrettCounty Supervisor ������������������Saumya JainMayor �������������������������������� Sam BraunseisCity Clerk �������������������������������� David NgoCity Treasurer ������������������Dennis LedbetterAlderman ������������������������������ Bryce BrownAlderman ��������������������� Michael HallstromAlderman ��������������������������������� Greg FaraAlderman ��������������������������������Ben Karpus
Nicholes OfficialsState Representative ��������������� Danny NickCounty Supervisor ���������������� Jackson PageCounty Supervisor ������������������ Cody MifflinMayor ������������������������������������Mike PufuntCity Clerk ������������������������� Ian MacDonaldCity Treasurer �������������������Bradley SproulsAlderman ����������������������������Darnien BurchAlderman ���������������������������������� John LorisAlderman ��������������������������������Chris ClydeAlderman ������������������������ Logan Podowicz
Savage County OfficialsState Senator ��������������Michael PufuntCircuit Court Judge �� Chase WonderlicCounty Sheriff �����������������Blane SchutzCounty Clerk �������������������� David NgoCounty Coroner ����������� Darin McBrideCounty Treasure �������������Reis DesantisState’s Attorney ����������� Sam BraunseisSupreme Court Justice ����Aaron Nance
AwardsComptroller ����������������������� Allan DalyBoys Nation Senator �������Saumya Jain3rd Geiger ���������������������Saumya Jain1st McCraith �������������������Saumya Jain2nd Oration �������������������Saumya JainModel County West Wing ������������������Soccer �����������������������������������������������Football �������������������������������������������
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Stelle County
Chuck A. Runyard County Counselor
City of Madden Row 1: Christian Foster, Thomas Hellios, Tynon Cleveland. Row 2: Tony Kestel William Forsman, Giovanni Dell’Aqulila, Danei Gee, Antoni Talaga, Isaac Dallas, Dustin Frieders, Samuel Gebelhoff. Row 3: Kyle Swalls, Jon Mattern, David Cowart, Casey Bunge, Bradley Efflandt, Evan Schwenk, Broderick Fawcett, Maxwell Kunde, Iam Kilby, Luis Zendejas, Jerry Connolly.
Mathers City Counselors
Madden City Counselors
Greg RunyardAssistant CountyCounselor
Ian Fleming
Jerry Connolly
Andy BieverRunyard City Counselors
George Pecoraro Steven Syler
Kyle Swalls
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City of Mathers Row 1: Joe Strater, Daniel Sheldon, Wesley Zhao, Steven Harrison. Row 2: Brian Cudiff Jr., Nathaniel Jackson, Jimmy McCarthy, Zachary Benkovich, Joshua Schroeder, Mitchel Reuter, Shane Miller, Cameron Lippert. Row 3: Ian Fleming, Baily Martins, Luke Staunton, Ian Gidcomb, Lance Sperry, Jeremiah Sullivan, Raymond Vogel, Ryan Matthews, Eliot Crane, Alexander Tate.
City of Runyard Row 1: Sam Przygoda, Ben Shwaiko, Pedro Avila, Carl Zarbock. Row 2: Corey White, Jack Lucie, Justin Reynolds, Harith Kassar, Jacob Roach, William Thompson, Jacob Hanewinkel, Andrew Copple. Row 3: Steven Syler, Alexander Petri, Ethan Dixon, Cameron Deedrich, Matthew Singerich, Noah Yantis, Nathan Ruffatti, Keith Kennedy, Mitchell Temperly, Tim Webb, George Pecoraro.
Madden OfficialsState Representative �������������� Isaac DallasCounty Supervisor ������������ Antonio TallayaCounty Supervisor �����������������������Ian KilbyMayor ��� ���������������������������� David CowartCity Clerk �������������������������������Daniel GeeCity Treasurer ��������������������Thomas HelliosAlderman ������������������������ Maxwell KundeAlderman �����������������������������Casey BungeAlderman ������������������������������ Isaac DallasAlderman ��������������������������Dustin Frieders
Mathers OfficialsState Representative ���������Alexander TateCounty Supervisor �������������� Mitchel ReuterCounty Supervisor �����������Jimmy McCarthyMayor ���� ������������������������� Josh SchroederCity Clerk �����������������������������Ian GidcombCity Treasurer �����������������Cameron LippertAlderman ��������������������������� Luke StauntonAlderman ���������������������������������Ray VogelAlderman �����������������������Jimmy McCarthyAlderman �����������������������������Elliot Cranen
Runyard OfficialsState Representative ����� Mitchell TemperlyCounty Supervisor ������������������Ethan DixonCounty Supervisor ��������� Mitchell TemperlyMayor ������ ����������������������� Justin ReynoldsCity Clerk � ���������������������������Corey WhiteCity Treasurer ���������������������Cam DeedrichAlderman ������������������������������Noah YantisAlderman ������������������������������Dedro AvilaAlderman ���������������������������������Tim WebbAlderman �����������������������������Ben Shwaiko
Stelle County OfficialsState Senator ��������������Thomas HelliasCircuit Court Judge ������������� Alex PetriCounty Sheriff �������������Christian FosterCounty Clerk ������������������Corey WhiteCounty Coroner ���������������Ethan DixonCounty Treasurer ������ Timmy McCarthyState’s Attorney ��������� Steven HarrisonSupreme Court Justice ���� Casey Bunge
Awards1st Oration �������������������� Steven Harrison2nd Lucas ���������������������� Steven HarrisonBoys Nation Alt ���������������Thomas HelliosPresident of the Senate ����Thomas HelliosSoftball ���������������������������������������������
Department of Illinois
Bernie Stegmueller Department Sr. Vice
Commander
PREMIER BOYS STATECorporation Officers
Joe McCraith—Chairman Arthur E. Rawers—Vice Chairman Jay Dellow—Secretary Richard E. Snodgrass—Treasurer
Members:**James Aiu**Jeffrey A. BrownJack CarricoJerry Connolly**David FeverMichael Flanagan**Kevin Gordon**Rev. Gary P. GummersheimerBrian HausmanHsienjan Huangn**Randolph JohnstoChris JensenAllen Kirkpatrick
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Boys State Staff
Art RawersVice Chairman
Photographer & Yearbook Editor: Gabe Grant, EIU School of Technology
AMERICAN LEGION Premier Boys State Executive Board
Jay DellowSecretary
EIU StaffMatt Boyer- Housing and DiningKevin Linker- Assistant Director of SportsJody Stone- Assistant Housing Director
Wayne WagnerDepartment Commander
Joe McCraithChairman
Toby S. LittleMac MeadeWilliam T. Meister Sr.Clyde MinishRobert E. NoonanLouis Sass David A ScottJames C. ShawBen R. StrodeKevin WilburJohn YorkMartin Zvonar
(**) denotes S.A.L representatives
Richard E SnodgrassTreasurer
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James AiuDirector of Technology
Jack CarricoCitizen Services
Dave FeverElection Officer
Barry CiceroAthletics
Gary JensonDepartment Assistant Adjutant
Daniel LisellaContests & Awards
Gary GummersheimerDirector, Electoral Process Class
Graham PeckAssistant Web Master
Marty ZvonarAssistant Director of Militia and Formations
Bob ClearyAdministrative Assistant
Dustin HuckstepBand Director
Chuck NeffHouse of Representatives Advisor
David A. Scott, Sr.Citizen Services
Joy WilsonRegistrar
Jeff BrownDirector of Counselors
Bruce VeachDirector, Executive Process Class
Kevin WilburDirector of Athletics
Louis SassDirector of Administration
Walt DenningAthletics and Transprotation
Frank YocumElection Department and Administrative Services
Terry JelenickCitizen Services
Bob NoonanDirector of Militia and Formations
Vitas PaskauskasCitizen Services
Randy JohnstonExecutive Director
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Office of the President
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June 30, 2013
Dear Participants of the 2013 Session of Illinois Boys State:
You are leaders. Each of you, by participating in Illinois Boys State, are prepared for significant leadership in your college career and afterward. Your college experience will be a tremendously important one for you. I encourage you to find the college that is the best match for your goals, abilities, and values. Visit the campuses of colleges and find out everything you can about the schools that interest you.
When you are considering colleges, I strongly encourage you to return to Eastern Illinois University to see the energy and community spirit of the University in full session. We offer small classes, have an accomplished faculty of devoted teachers who are experts in their fields of study, support a myriad of student activities, enable opportunities for service and leadership development, and possess a strong commitment to student success.
I invite you to become part of the Eastern family and learn what thousands of students have learned for well over a hundred years—Eastern Illinois University is an excellent educational institution, committed to student success and preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
Sincerely,
William L. PerryPresident
www.IllinoisBoysState.org
American citizenship is my most priceless possession. I believe in the Constitutional form of government of the United States -which grants me the right to worship God as I choose and, as a citizen, equal opportunity and equal educational rights.It is my obligation to participate in and contribute my effort to the civic and political welfare of my community, state, and nation. I resolve to learn and understand government and the civic needs of my community, and I hereby dedicate myself to the task of arousing and maintaining a like interest in fellow citizens. Therefore, may the experience of Premier Boys State be ever with me as a reminder of my obligation to my country.