From staff reports
Northern Beaufort County’s American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units Nos. 207 and 9 sent 22 local high school juniors to Palmetto Boys and Girls State this summer.
Tori Ashmore, Rostan Baisch, Kathleen Hammett, Haley Maroney, Reese Myers, Maddie Nelson, Anisha Patel, Makayla Perry, Claire Tumlin, Zoe Way and Lauren Weniger attended American Legion Auxilary Palmetto Girls State from June 11 through June 17 at Presbyterian College in Clinton.
Craig Bowman, Banks Bozard, Anthony Gaskin, Aiden Hovest, Will Keyserling, Clay Lohr, Tucker Mickel, Chris Orta, Creed Smith, Alex Vega and Guerin Willis attended American Legion Palmetto Boys State from June 11 through June 17 at Anderson College in Anderson.
Boys and Girls State is a week-long camp where delegates learn about the American system of government and politics by participating in a mock governmental system. It is an honor to be chosen as a delegate.
While at Boys and Girls State, delegates are divided into cities and parties from which they campaign and elect city, county and state officers. They have an opportunity to prepare speeches, compose party platforms, debate current issues, and vote for elected offices. They also learn about the principles of citizenship and public service from guest speakers, expert panels, and staff members.
Statewide, two delegates are chosen from Boys and Girls State to attend Boys and Girls Nation in Washington D.C. This year, Makalya Perry of Beaufort High School was selected as one of the two statewide delegates, and she attended Girls Nation.
Students interested in applying to attend Boys or Girls State should contact their high school guidance counselor.
