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For Immediate Release: The American Legion Alabama Boys State Announces 2021 Program
Tuscaloosa—July 8, 2021 Sunday, July 11, The American Legion Alabama Boys State program will return to the campus of the University of Alabama. More than 600 students from across the state will meet in Tuscaloosa for this unique summit, to receive hands-on leadership training in government and community service under the motto, “We Build Read more about For Immediate Release: The American Legion Alabama Boys State Announces 2021 Program[…]
Scholarship Information
The Boys State program offers several scholarship opportunities through the American Legion and colleges & universities across the state. Eligible Boys Staters have the opportunity to compete for Samsung American Legion Scholarship. The SAMSUNG Scholarship Application can be found at the attached link. Please note that FOR THE 2021 ALABAMA BOYS STATE, ONLY JUNIORS (HS Class of Read more about Scholarship Information[…]
Homegrown Alabamians to Address Boys State
Leaders local to Alabama make a huge contribution to our program. Speaking next week will be several Alabamians who have made a difference across the state, country, and globe. Our speakers’ lineup will include: Former Supreme Court Justice from the island nation of Palau, Ashby Pate; former US Congressman and current Chief of Staff for Read more about Homegrown Alabamians to Address Boys State[…]
Government Officials to Headline Boys State Speakers Lineup
During Boys State, delegates will have the honor of hearing from leaders from across our state and country. As we gear up for next week, we’d like to give everyone a preview of what to expect. Keep following as we introduce more guests this week! To kick off the week, Governor Kay Ivey will share Read more about Government Officials to Headline Boys State Speakers Lineup[…]
Post 237 Orientation
June 29, 2021 – Huntsville, Alabama American Legion Post 237 hosted a dinner and orientation for the delegates who will be representing Huntsville and Madison County at the 84th Annual American Legion Alabama Boys State, July 11-17 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There were 48 delegates attending, along with parents Read more about Post 237 Orientation[…]
Jefferson County Orientation
June 26, 2021 – Fultondale, Alabama American Legion Post 255 hosted a lunch and orientation for the delegates who will be representing Jefferson County at the 84th Annual American Legion Alabama Boys State, July 11-17 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There were 16 delegates attending, along with parents and family members. Read more about Jefferson County Orientation[…]
Post 49 Orientation
June 14, 2021 – Athens, Alabama American Legion Post 49 hosted a dinner and orientation for the delegates who will be representing Athens City and Limestone County at the 84th Annual American Legion Alabama Boys State, July 11-17on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There were 11 delegates attending, along with parents Read more about Post 49 Orientation[…]
American Legion Post 15 Orientation
American Legion Post 15 hosted a dinner and orientation for the delegates who will be representing Decatur City and Morgan County at the 84th Annual American Legion Alabama Boys State, July 11-17 on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. There were 25 delegates attending, along with parents and family members. Guest speaker Read more about American Legion Post 15 Orientation[…]
2021 ALABAMA BOYS STATE COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE 84TH ALABAMA BOYS STATE: The American Legion Alabama Boys State program is committed to providing a healthy and safe experience for our participating students, our volunteer staff, and the University of Alabama community. All students and staff are guests on campus, and therefore must strictly adhere to the University’s Health and Read more about 2021 ALABAMA BOYS STATE COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT[…]