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Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion is honored to announce the young men and women who have been selected to attend the American Legion Boys and Girls State Programs at the University of Alabama this year.
Boys State takes place from May 25-31 while Girls State will take place June 1-6.
“We are sure each one of these young people will represent our Post and our communities well,” said Paul Chason, Adjutant for the post. “Post 90 thanks the administrators and counselors of each school in supporting these programs.”
The 2025 candidates are:
Escambia Academy: Ronta Watson, Brayton McBride and Brilee Handy;
Escambia County High School: Tevin McClain, Amaree Mosley and Trinity Gray;
Flomaton High School: Philip Bell, Colton Rollin, Luke Fore, and Caroline Dove;
W.S. Neal High School: Aaron Addison;
T.R. Miller High School: Kathryn Rambach.
These programs are a week-long, unique summer event that does not rely on lectures and textbook scenarios, but hands on experience and participation in a model state government.
Post 90 offered thanks to Mattress Depot for their help and support in these programs.
Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), is one of the most respected and coveted experiential learning programs in the United States, teaching Delegates about how government works at the city, county and state levels.
In relevant part, the ALA Mission Statement says, “For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.” The Girls State program epitomizes the ALA’s mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through an enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and knowledge of the responsibilities of citizenship.
Alabama Boys State began in 1937. Today, the American Legion conducts a “Boys State” program in 49 states. Hawaii is the only state that does not have a Boys State program. District of Columbia delegates attend either the Maryland, Virginia, or DC Boys States.
Part of the program will present topics such as: The Responsibilities of Citizenship; The ABC’s of Politics and Your Responsibilities as a Citizen and Voter; and others.