American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State completes it’s 87th session.
The American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State program completed its 87th session in Charleston, Illinois which was held June 8 through June 14 at Eastern Illinois University. Benjamin Biros of Mazon was one of Seneca High School’s students who attended Illinois Premier Boys State and was elected State Treasurer. Ben will also be receiving a scholarship.
The American Legion Premier Boys State program has been teaching Americanism and citizenship processes to rising seniors since 1935. It gives these young men the opportunity to form their government leadership from the city, county, and state levels. In order to accomplish this, these citizens of Premier Boys State must campaign, give speeches, and articulate why they are the best candidate for their respective position. Premier Boys State gives out approximately $20,000 in scholarship awards every session through essays, interviews, orations, and application processes.
