Selecting Your Delegate(s)

Selection as a Boys State delegate is one of the highest honors conferred on a high school student. Everyone from educators and leading citizens endorse the citizenship training programs sponsored by the American Legion.

Who is eligible to attend?

The American Legion is proud of its tradition of gathering the most outstanding young men in Alabama for its Annual Boys State. ONLY OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN WHO ARE RISING SENIORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND.

Qualities of A Boys Stater

Students who are nominated to attend should possess high character, leadership ability and good citizenship.

A Return on Your Investment

If you send your outstanding rising seniors, you will receive in return more outstanding citizens and greater leaders. This program will bring out the best qualities in the delegate. It will inspire all who attend to make personal contributions in time and energy to make Alabama better!

Choose Alternate Delegates

NOTE: IF THE SELECTED DELEGATE CHOOSES NOT TO ATTEND BOYS STATE, PLEASE SELECT ALTERNATES. WE DESIRE TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH SCHOOL.