76th Premier Boys State - Eastern Illinois University

76th Premier Boys State
Credits
Thanks to Premier Boys State
President Tom Johnson, Art Rawers,
Richard E. Snodgrass, Jay Dellow,
Frank Yocum, and Kevin Gordon.
The 76th Annual Boys State
yearbook was produced at Eastern
Illinois University and was printed
by Wave Graphics of Mattoon,
Illinois.
Publisher & Editor—Gabriel Grant
Photographer—Doug Lawhead
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Spirit of
Boys State
Learning about and participating
in the functions of government
may be the best way young men
can learn the American system
of government, according to the
Illinois American Legion.
The structure of Premier Boys
State is certainly the oldest—it is
the first of its kind in the United
States, established 76 years ago
by the Department of Illinois
American Legion.
As a mythical 51st state of the
Union, Premier Boys State teaches
citizenship and the workings of
government through experience.
The late cofounder Hayes
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Kennedy described the original
concept of the activity: “Boys State
is pure democracy in that all of its
citizens may vote and hold office.
Its government is operated of, by
and for the people.”
“In Boys State,” Kennedy said,
“good citizenship means loyalty,
good sportsmanship, cooperation,
dependability, responsiveness
and keen interest in the week’s
activities. “Good citizens think
before they talk and act only after
mature consideration of their
plans.”
“Good citizens,” wrote
Kennedy, “are true Americans.”

I am
Your Flag
I was born on June 14th, 1777.
I am the refuge of the World’s
oppressed People. I am the
sentinel of Freedom. I am the
emblem of the greatest sovereign
nation on earth. My Red Stripes...
symbolize the blood spilled in
defense of this glorious nation.
My White Stripes...signify the tears
shed by Americans who lost their
sons. My Blue Field...is indicative
of God’s Heaven under which I
fly. My Stars...clustered together,
unify 50 States as one, for God
and Country.
“Old Glory” is my nickname,
and proudly I wave on high.
Honor me, respect me, defend me
with your lives and fortunes. Never
let my enemies tear me down from
my lofty position, lest I never
return.
Keep alight the fires of
patriotism, strive earnestly for
the spirit of your Republic.
Worship Eternal God and keep his
commandments, and I shall remain
the bulwark of peace and freedom
for all mankind.
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2011
Premier
Boys Boys State
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Premier

Boys State
Assemblies
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We few . . .
we happy few . . .
we band of brothers.
William Shakespeare
Henry V

I do solemnly swear to preserve
and protect the Constitution of the
United States, and the Constitution
of Premier Boys State and to
perform to the best of my ability
the duties and responsibilities of
citizenship. So help me God.
With these words almost 600
young men began their week
at Boys State 2011. The boys
attended classes in the mornings,
including sessions on parliamentary
procedure, judicial process,
executive process, electoral
process, and the legislative
process. Each afternoon the boys
participated in team sports such as
baseball, basketball, volleyball, flag
football and soccer.
The boys played an active role
in their mock state government.
Boys State consisted of eight
counties. Each county had four
On my left stands my brother
On my right stands my brother
Behind me, my brothers stand tall
. . . proud . . . and free
And before us, our future
“We band of brothers”
Now and forever
All we can be
cities and each city had three
wards. From these counties, cities
and wards the boys elected political
and official positions such as
ward committee men, aldermen,
mayors and county supervisors.
On the state level they elected a
Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary
of State, Treasurer, Attorney
General and Comptroller. They
also elected members to the House
of Representatives, the Senate and
Supreme Court.
The boys were arbitrarily
divided up into two political
parties, the Nationalists and the
Federalists. Throughout the week,
the boys participated in a county
caucus, county elections, party
conventions, a state primary and a
state general election. Rallies and
speeches were heard during the
general assemblies.
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Boys State
Elections
Nearly 600 Boys State citizens
took part in elections designed to
teach them about voting and the
election process in a democratic
society. This hands-on experience
has helped keep the tradition of
Boys State alive for 76 years.
As they arrived at Eastern
Illinois University, each boy
became a citizen of one of the
32 cities. They each received a
party designation as Nationalist or
Federalist.
Four cities combined to form
a county. These eight counties
comprised Boys State. The cities,
counties and the state created a
structure for the election process.
With political and residency
affiliations, the politics of Boys
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State loosely paralleled traditional
elections at the city, county and
state levels. Realism guided the
proceedings as the candidates
were required to follow election
regulations including such things
as campaign spending and
campaigning.
Counselors in each city
selected three judges to serve on
the election board. Candidates
were selected through party
caucuses using the system of party
convention. In addition to the
election of Boys State officials,
citizens were elected to serve as
senators, representatives, supreme
court justices, and county and city
officials.
The essence of
leadership is quiet
determination.
- Tom Johnson -
VOTE
VOTE
VOTE

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It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated
here to the unfinished work....
-Abraham Lincoln-
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Boys State Officials
Cornelius Allen Governor
Alexandre Hickerson Lt. Governor
Mark Foley Secretary of State
Osman Jamil Attorney General
Wade Steinke Comptroller
Donald Abram Treasurer
Boys State Leaders
Payton Head Senate President
Rishi Chatterji House Speaker
Supreme Court
Ali Nasaruddin Chief Justice
Audie Lauf Justice
Michael Holdsworth Justice
Brian Bennett Justice
Greg Fenton Justice
Tyler Crotzer Justice
David Monahan Justice
Joel Sarmiento Justice
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Campaigning 2011
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Premier Boys State
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Boys State
Schools
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We agreed that some counter movement must be
started within the ranks of youth to develop a better
understanding of our system of government and to
instill in them a desire to preserve it.
—Hayes Kennedy
Founding Father of Boys State
Legislative Process School
The goal of any legislature is to
represent its constituents’ wishes
with the passage of constitutional
laws.
The Legislative Process School
of Premier Boys State centered
on the role and function of the
federal and state legislatures. Laws
are made in a democratic society
through a series of processes.
Discussed were the steps in which
a bill becomes law. Joe McCraith
taught this school.
Judicial Process School
The Judicial Process School
focused on the three functions
of the courts: to determine facts,
to clarify the law and to balance
conflicting rights. The Adversary
Process was examined, including
a lawyer’s role in defending
someone he knows to be guilty.
The seminar concluded with a
review of the basis for the rule of
law and its importance in the life
of the nation. Teaching the Judicial
Process was Thomas Johnson.
Why couldn’t we bring in high school boys of exceptional
ability from all over the state at some central point for a
week’s functional study of government?
—Hayes Kennedy
Founding Father of Boys State

Once a Citizen -
Always a Citizen
During the 2002 session of
Premier Boys State, several former
and current citizens decided to
create a new association to help
past members stay connected with
other alumni.
Starting with that core group of
guys, the Alumni Association has
now grown. The one thing that all
of these guys have in common is
the fact that they have all wanted to
stay informed about the program.
“We are currently laying the
foundation, which is obvious
strong with the numbers that we
have had so far,” stated Former
President Doug Howell. He
continued, “We have recently
elected some very passionate
board members who will help in
the recruitment, not only of new
alumni, but also new citizens as
well.”
If still teetering on whether or
not to join the Alumni Association
and wondering what the money
goes toward, it should not be a
fear of misuse of money. Former
President Howell asked each
person “to consider joining, as the
week goes on it is obviously proven
that Boys State citizens are a unique
type of person, that have one thing
in common. Through that one
thread that connects us all I think
that we can create a large network
to remember and stay connected
with those who we share our Boys
State experience.
Overall, joining the Alumni
Association is something that needs
to be considered by all current and
past participants of Boys State,
especially those from Premier Boys
State.
Showing how government and
its agencies work was the goal of
the Executive Process School.
Through seminars, citizens of
Boys State learned financing,
budgeting and implementing the
government’s responsibility to
citizens.
The state’s taxing system was
one of the topics of discussion,
and the boys learned many of the
details about how, from where
and why taxes are collected and
dispersed.
The boys also learned how they
can better understand, monitor
and affect the financial activities of
government that invariably affect
them. Teaching the Executive
Process School was Art Rawers.
Executive Process School
At Boys State we try to establish that our government is not a relic of
the past. It has not outrun its usefulness and it should not be replaced by
what Eastern Europe has today. It is just as firm, just as fair and workable
as the day it was founded, and all it needs is a clear understanding of its
structure, and a desire, willingness, and determination on the part of its
citizens to preserve it.
—The Boys State Goal, 1935
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Boys State
Schools
Electoral Process School
Throughout the week of Premier
Boys State, the boys in the
Electoral Process School explored
the importance of responsible
citizenship.
They learned about the duties
inherent in participating in a
modern democratic society. The
citizens of Boys State took steps
toward becoming informed voters.
The Electoral Process School
developed in them methods
needed to attain the knowledge to
serve their country as citizens.
The Reverend Gary
Gummersheimer taught this
school.
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We could train them in the
functional aspects of each
segment of our government.
Hayes Kennedy
Founding Father
of Boys State
After having been at Boys State in 1968, each year I am still amazed how
much we can change young men’s lives as mine was changed so many
years ago. Boys State allows kids from small towns to realize that they can
compete with kids from big cities and they all can work together to make
a difference.
Rev. Gary Gummersheimer

Law Enforcement School
Public Affairs
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Removing misconceptions
about the law enforcement
profession was a goal of the
Law Enforcement School. By
learning about how law is initiated,
administered and interpreted,
citizens of Premier Boys State
came to understand that the
purpose of the law is not to punish
people but to defend their rights.
Also given was insight into
how carefully law enforcement
officers are trained to carry
out their duties completely and
responsibly and an understanding
of how the practice of law
enforcement influences them
as citizens. Citizens observed
an attack dog as part of their
instruction. This school was taught
by Greg Allton.
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Premier Boys
State-ment
The Premier Boys State-ment
is a daily publication created by
a citizen staff overseen by staff
advisors. Citizens from each county
gathered daily to discuss articles,
layout and topics of interest. Each
day a printed copy of the paper
was delivered to all citizens while
an electronic copy was available on
the Boys State website for family,
friends and the public. For many
citizens, the State-ment was a way
to learn about events happening
around Boys State that they
hadn’t participated in. Whatever
the story, the members of the
State-ment strived to produce
the best publication possible with
information geared toward all.
Boys State
Conventions
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BOYS OYS STATE TATE-MENT
TATE MENT
The citizens of Boys
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Vol. 62, No. 3, 4 Pages
General Assembly | Kyle Johnson
how Boys State taught him
State may only be spending
to concentrate on helping
a short time here this year,
people in the here and now
but the choices they make
and warned them to avoid
and the activities they par-
going out into the world
ticipate in will have a pro-
with overly grandiose
found effect on them in the
plans. Quoting his own
future. This was the mes-
grandfather, he exsage
delivered at last
plained: ―It’s nice to be
night’s general assembly. It
important, but it’s more
has surely held true for
important to be nice.‖
many citizens already and
Mr. Jeff Brown, an execu-
will surely hold true for
tive at Activision Blizzard
many more citizens in the
and the current Savage
days to come.
County counselor, also
The assembly began with the standard pledge of spoke of his experience at Boys State. Having lost elec-
allegiance, national anthem, and invocation, after which tions for mayor, senator, and governor and having been
the current Boys State governor, Garren Randolph, ad- cut from the basketball team, yet having won his year’s
dressed the crowd. His speech told the citizens to take ad- oration contest and having been chosen as a delegate to
vantage of the massive potential of the week and cau- Boys Nation, he spoke of how he learned that success is
tioned them that, if they don’t, many opportunities will really just being able to get back up after failing. He also
pass them by. He spoke of the various friends he made, learned leadership skills and found the confidence to
memories he gained, and lessons he learned during his speak his ideas in front of large crowds. When asked after
stay here at Boys State and wished all the citizens the best the assembly how his experience carried over into his job,
of luck in achieving the same.
he responded
Mr. Randolph’s speech was followed by a brief as fol-
interlude during which Flag Day was celebrated. While lows: ―At
the Boys State band played patriotic music in the back- Boys State, it
ground, Mr. Chris Burke gave an incredibly moving is taught that a
speech about the meaning of ―Old Glory,‖ calling it the common
―symbol of a nation under God‖ and the ―flag of freedom- cause can
loving people everywhere.‖ According to him, saluting unite even a
the flag is akin to saluting both the people who lived to vastly diverse
defend it and the people who died to defend it.
group of peo-
After the conclusion of the Flag Day sentiments, ple.‖ This les-
focus was placed back on Boys State and its impact. Two son has helped immensely in his leadership-oriented
former gradu- job. ―I still believe in Boys State and the impact it can
ates of Boys have,‖ he said. ―That’s why I’m still here as a counselor,
State came to twenty-seven years later.‖
speak of their The assembly concluded with a description of the
experiences. upcoming Leadership 101 class and an appeal to citizens
Mr. John to adhere to ethical conduct during the upcoming state
Bradley, cur- elections. The group then departed with much to think
rently an Illi- about. How involved will everyone get in politics and athnois
state repletics? What effect will this have on their futures? What
resentative, about you? What will you during your time here? How
told the crowd will you let this week shape your lifetime?

Premier
Premier
Boys Boys State
2011
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Boys State
Sports
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PLAYOFF RESULTS
TEAM Champions
BASKETBALL KENNEDY COUNTY
FOOTBALL KELLER COUNTY
SOCCER ??? COUNTY
SOFTBALL STELLE COUNTY
VOLLEYBALL GEIGER COUNTY
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Leadership
101
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Leadership 101 recognizes that
leadership requires tests that cannot
be found within a classroom. For
this reason, the Eastern Illinois
ROTC program worked with Boy’s
State to set up exercises that tested
a leader’s presence, communication,
and decision making skills through
physical challenges and teamwork.
In addition to the process of
leadership, the boys learned about
practical application of leadership
in the stories and experiences
of the dynamic instructors. The
academic portion was taught by
Lou Hencken, President Emeritus
of Eastern Illinois University.

Closing
Ceremonies
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Boys State
Band
Front Row: Jomel Socono, Jordan Franks, Michael Rosas, Dylan Gregg, Jordan Dalarras and Caleb Early. Second Row: Andrew Zajak, Alex McLoed,
Matthew O’Rourke, Weston Hasty, Ethan Norvick, David Sode, Arthur Siebel and Dustin Huckstep (Director). Third Row: Brad Barger, Nathan Johnson,
Augustine Payne, Erik Summerville, Payton Head, Tyler Andersen, Nathaniel Magrath, Samuel Holdeman and Tyler Jewell. Fourth Row: Kyle Mondron,
Matthew Wiese, Jarron Gaddis, Tim Bruns, Kyle Mitchell and William Osborne.
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Boys State Militia
Regimental Commander and Staff: Maj. Austin
Slarsdale, Maj. Alex Gold, Lt. Col. Gregory Felton,
Col. Dennis Nieves.
Guide-ons: Mark Lucente, Kevin Heath, Geoff
Janznon, Brett Lindermyer, Duke Durot and Mike
Browning-Koelper.
Company Commanders: Capt. Jeff Martin, Maj.
Demetrium Johnson, Lt. Kilbert Rivera and Capt.
Charles Jones.
Color Guard: Jacob Newberry, Erik Zuidema, Spencer
Kirwan and Eton Guo.
The things that the flag stands for were created by the experiences
of a great people. Everything that it stands for was written by their
lives. The flag is the embodiment not of sentiment, but of history.
-Woodrow Wilson
First Battalion Staff: Maj. Don Guevara, Lt. Col. Nick
Takaca, Maj. Jay Jay Yu.
Second Battalion Staff: Maj. Nathan Krummen,
Maj. Juan Renteria, Lt. Col. Arthur Kielbik, Maj. John
Strand.
Third Battalion Staff: Lt. Col. Yu-Chun Chang, Maj.
Josh Fultz, Maj. Kyle Hinrichsen, and Maj. Jon Cura.
Fourth Battalion Staff: Maj. Trevor Wolfe, Maj.
Michael White, Lt. Col. Zachariah Oquenda and
Maj. Demetrius Johnson.
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Our Emblem
Citizens and staff this year
might have noticed a change in
the logo we wear and display so
prominently. This image symbolizes
much more than our
pride in our great nation. The
three red stripes represent the
balance of power between the
legislative, judical, and executive
branches of our government.
The two white stripes represent
the nationalist and fedaralist
parties citizens particiapte in.
The two stars remind our citizens
of the East and West wing
where they spend a week building
friendships for a lifetime.
The blue background against
which the stars are placed is a
symbol of our devotion to the
system of democracy. These
symbols as part of our logo
remind every citizen and staff
member of the ideals we are
obligated to hold up as citizens
of this nation.
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76 th Premier Boys State
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Leadership of
Boys State
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Governor
Cornelius Allen
Gleason
County
Belleville, IL
Treasurer
Donald
Abram
Geiger
County
Chicago, IL
Lieutenant
Governor
Alexandre
Hickerson
Kennedy
County
Chicago, IL
Secretary
of State
Mark Foley
Gleason
County
Mt. Pulaski,
IL
President of
the Senate
Payton
Head
Keller
County
Attorney
General
Osman Jamil
Savage
County
Libertyville, IL
Comptroller
Wade
Steinke
Gleason
County
Sterling, IL
Speaker of
the House
Rishi
Chatterji
Savage
County

Boys State House of Representatives: Front Row: Zacariah Oquenda, Michael Bernhard, Clerk Wade Steinki, Speaker Rishi
Chatterji, Justin Katzovitz and Matt Wagener.Second Row: Osman Jamil, Eric Zuidema, Bradley Disbrow, Troy Blakely Prahith Chakka,
Vinay Kashyap and Logan Chu.Third Row: Jake Randell, Donald Abram, Jake Paulson, Grant Purdy, Mike Babowice, Shawn Tigue, Sam
Holdeman, Christian Schroeder and Tyler Goeckner.Fourth Row: Cody Schultz, Tyler Basasan, Michael Lestina, Kelan Simmer, John
Gallagher, Samuel McDowell and Arthur Siebel.
Boys State Senate: Front: Joseph Horn, President Pro Tem
Cornelius Allen, Secretary Payton Head and Ramon Alvarez. Back:
Tibet Spencer, Jacob Pacotti, Fletcher Bell and Samuel Demkoski IV.
1935: Robert Anderson, Berwyn
1936: A. G. Grebe, Peoria
1937: Robert Curzon, Champaign
1938: Bob Clement, Forest Park
1939: John Cannon, Maywood
1940: Louis Condon, Rock Island
1941: Arthur Lennon, Joliet
1942: Don Wynn, Mt. Morris
1943: Dave Brown, Bloomington
1944: Al Cook, Aurora
1945: Not held due to World War II
1946: Ed Bruske, Chicago
1947: Clifford Stout, Freeport
1948: Wayne Sullivan, Kewanee
1949: Richard Muraski, Rockford
1950: Kenneth Merwin, Woodstock
1951: Alex R. Seith, Aurora
1952: Federick Borsch, Hinsdale
1953: James MacDonald, Aurora
1954: James Gardner, Robinson
Boys State Governors 1995:
1955: Tim Gover, Mattoon
1956: Kenneth Crocker, Robinson
1957: Robert Hewitt, Loves Park
1958: Ronald Harrington, Canton
1959: Paul E. Rowley, Bartonville
1960: Fred Denkman, Skokie
1961: Steve Cunningham, Bridgeport
1962: Thomas Walter Hill, Canton
1963: Michael Hasselberg, Peoria
1964: Tim Battaglio, Belleville
1965: Rodney Peacock, Champaign
1966: Rich Chase, Danville
1967: James LeRoy Cole, Freeport
1968: James Peters, Quincy
1969: Benjamin Bridges, Illinois
1970: Steve Cuda, McHenry
1971: Steve Ricks, Waukegan
1972: Tom Garrison, Urbana
1973: Gregory Boone, Evanston
1974: Albert T. Thomas, Lake Forest
Boys State Supreme Court: Front: Audie
Lauf, Michael Holdsworth and Brian Bennett. Back:
Greg Fenton, Tyler Crotzer, David Monahan, Ali
Nasaruddin and Joel Sarmiento.
1975: Brad Hall, Streator
1976: Harold W. Otto, Arcola
1977: Brad Whitehead, Monticello
1978: Anthony J. Williams, Chicago
1979: Eric R. Ewell, Wheaton
1980: David Hilliard, Peoria
1981: Oran L. Alston, Waukegan
1982: Joe Wiegland, Palatine
1983: Greg Smith, Rantoul
1984: Darrin Gayles, Peoria
1985: David Higgins, Joliet
1986: Ernest Frazier, Chicago
1987: Mark Guy, Askhum
1988: Canon Lambert, Glen Ellyn
1989: John T. Clendenin, Sparta
1990: Curtis Gannon, Libertyville
1991: John Sims, Country Club Hills
1992: Elliott Rodgers, Champaign
1993: Mark K. Santilan, Glen Ellyn
1994: Maurice L. Rabb, Moline
Steven Yenchko, Chatham
1996: Sean Stephenson, LaGrange
1997: Frank J. Harts, Rock Falls
1998: Langston Hughes, Waukegan
1999: John Feeney, Monticello
2000: Christopher Hightower, Danville
2001: Kevin Maliszewski, Glen Carbon
2002: David Wiest, Mapleton
2003: Curt Rendall, Winthrop Harbor
2004: William Thorndike, Morrison
2005: Josh Boykin, Rockford
2006: Darius McCray, Chicago
2007: Adam Skierkiewicz-Chovan,Mokena
2008 Jacob Becraft, Metamora
2009: Brian Elliot, Macomb
2010: Garren Randolph, Monmouth
2011: Cornelius Allen, Belleville
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Boys State
Awards
Oration Winners: Bradley Disbrow, Savage, 1st; Jay Daniels,
Stelle, 2nd; Cornelius Allen, Gleason, 3rd.
McCraith Model Citizen Winners: Michael Kahovec,
Geiger, 1st; Atticus Franken, Hayes, 2nd; Wade Steinke,
Gleason, 3rd.
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Essay Winners: William Oakley, Keller, 1st; Tyler Hixson,
Conatser, 2nd; Yu-Chun Chang, Keller, 3rd.
Geiger Leadership Award: Mike Kahovec, Geiger, 1st;
Gregory Fenton, Gleason, 2nd; Jeff Martin, Conatser, 3rd.
Boys Nation Senators: Winners: Payton Head, Keller; Kevin Heller
Kennedy. Alternates: Cornelius Allen, Gleason; Atticus Francken, Hayes.

Samsung Scholar
Michael Holdsworth
Conatser County
Sherrard, IL
Service
Awards
10 years: Adam Chrismore, Gerard Connolly, Hsienjan Huang, Garrett Miller,
Christopher Burke
5 Years:
Will Meister
David Benedict
In 1997 Samsung Corporation awarded five million dollars to the American Legion to provide
scholarships for both Boys State and Girls State. Each year ten $20,000 scholarships
and ninety $1,000 scholarships are awarded, two to each state in the United States. This
Year’s Premier Boys State scholarship recipient, JMichael Holdsworth, is from Sherrard,
Illinois.
10 Years:
John York
David Scott
Overall Model County for the Week
GLEASON COUNTY
Each year members of staff are recognized
for their services rendered to American
Legion Boys State as volunteers.
15 years: John Donovan 30 years: James Aiu
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Conaster County
Bruce Veach
County Counselor
City Counselors
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Clyde Minish
Assistant
County Counselor
Christopher Magee Brian Hausman
Assistant City
Counselors
Tanner Jacobs
Jacob Bogolia
Ben Meyerholz
Sean Simpson
City of Gaughan Row 1: David Frye, Tanner Ritzel, Alex Tomaszewski, Benjamin
Asselmeier, Michael White. Row 2:Donovan Hale, Calvin Bertrand, Bryce Taylor, Austin
Nau, Taylor Carlile, Jake Holzhauer. Row 3: Jacob Bogolia, Michael Holdsworth, Love
Shah, Riley Scholer, Chris Wagner, Samuel McDowell, Tanner Jacobs.
City of Rawers Row 1: Tyler Goeckner, Timothy Depp Jr., Sean Dilday, Michael
Browning Koelper, Richard Toliver. Row 2: Nikhil Kamath, Seth Powers, Matt Clarkston,
Seger Laures, Alex Plummer, Brian Van Noy. Row 3: Christopher Magee, Joseph
Bennett, Reed Goodbred, Kyle Hinrichsen, Sean Spratt, Alex Gold, Brian Eads.

City of Sanzotta Row 1: Stephen Oncken, Korbin West, Robert Fisk, Samuel Gafford,
Larry Welsh. Row 2: Austin Scarsdale Jonathan Arnold, Scott Goad, Doniel McClendon,
Steven Hulett, Jordan Franks. Row 3: Brian Hausman, Taylor Walton, Jacob Pacotti,
Jimmy Montelongo, Augustine Payne, Mitchell Kuldell, Nathan Francisovich, Phillip
Bormet.
City of Snodgrass Row 1: Braiton Holloway, Jerry Gossen, Matthew Kearney, Mark Cole,
David Mor. Row 2: William Shih, Joseph Frye, Tyler Baumer, Daniel Cibich, Sam Moran,
Adam Gerdes. Row 3: Ben Meyerholz, Tyler Hixson, Mason Eveland, Jeff Martin, Jamie
Ertmer, Troy Staggs, Sean Simpson.
Conatser County Officials
Jacob Pacotti.................................Senator
Richard Toliver.................................Judge
Jake Holzhauer................................Sheriff
Mike Browning-Koelper....................Clerk
Mason Eveland...........................Coroner
Brian Van Noy............................Treasurer
Sean Spratt.........................State’s Attny
Michael Holdsworth..........Supreme Court
Awards
Michael Holdsworth.......Samsung Scholar
Tyler Hixson...............................2nd Essay
Jeff Martin......................3rd Geiger Award
Gaughan Officials
Sam McDowell...........................Representative
Chris Wagner.....................................Supervisor
Riley Schuler...................................Supervisor
Taylor Carlile............................................Mayor
Alex Tomaszewski.......................................Clerk
David Frye..........................................Treasurer
Jake Hulzhauer....................................Alderman
Tanner Ritzel.......................................Alderman
Austin Nau..........................................Alderman
Rawers Officials
Tyler Goeckner...........................Representative
Alex Gold...........................................Supervisor
Kyle Hinrichsen..................................Supervisor
Joseph Bennett.........................................Mayor
Reed Goodbred..........................................Clerk
Richard Toliver...................................Treasurer
Seger Laures........................................Alderman
Alex Plummer..................................Alderman
Brian Van Noy....................................Alderman
Sanzotta Officials
Jimmy Montelongo....................Representative
Nathan Franciskovich........................Supervisor
Johnathan Arnold..............................Supervisor
Samuel Gafford........................................Mayor
Mitch Kuldell.............................................Clerk
Scott Goad.......................................Treasurer
Stephen Onken...................................Alderman
Taylor Walton....................................Alderman
Doniel McClendon..............................Alderman
Snodgrass Officials
Will Shih.....................................Representative
Braiton Holloway..............................Supervisor
David Mor.........................................Supervisor
Adam Gerdes...........................................Mayor
Tyler Baumer..............................................Clerk
Troy Staggs.......................................Treasurer
Jamie Ertmer.....................................Alderman
Tyler Hixxson.......................................Alderman
Sam Moran........................................Alderman
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Geiger County
David Higgins
County Counselor
City Counselors
Derek Templeton
Dustin Barnett
Assistant City
Counselors
Dylan Greger
Jake Larson
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John Donovan
Assistant
County Counselor
Adam Chrismore
Yashua Bhatti
Nathan McNichols
City of Ambos Row 1: Moises Rosas, Austin Pavlak, Stephen Mielke. Row 2: Bradley
Tessendorf, Michael Kahovec, Trevor Wolfe, Blake Warman, Devon Lashbrook,
Christopher Lewitzke. Row 3: Derek Templeton, Anson Wayman, Connor Rueb, Eric
Staniszewski, Morgan Athey, Colton Lenzie, Zach Shelton.
City of Atteberry Row 1: Matthew Guse, Eric Smith, Jacob Flannigan, Matthew
Neumann, Juan Cibrian, Darrion Greene, Devon Kempel, Kevin Heath, Zachary Fleming,
David Pierce, William Knoop, David Monahan. Row 3: Jake Larson, Zac Politsch, Grant
Purdy, Jared Blumhorst, Jeremy Riddles, Matt Frey, Dylan Greger.

City of Besson Row 1: Ted Bhumnuggkij, Cameron Valdez, Troy Welch, Arthur Kielbik,
Humberto Diaz. Row 2: Angelo Cortesi, Zachary Jacobs, Bryton Mellott, Ryan Smith,
Raudel Cabral, Paul Becker. Row 3: Adam Chrismore, Austin Diericx, Jacob Paulson,
Wesley Springer, Corbon Heizer, Fletcher Bell, Nathan McNichols.
City of Merritt Row 1: LJ Pavlicek, Aaron Lawson, Andrew Sterr. Row 2: Jordan
Klein, Kunaal Umarwadia, Tyler Suter, Seth Buckwalter, Michael Babowice, Nicholas
Raftopoulos, Row 3: Dustin Barnett, Christopher Isenhower, Cole Strelow, Matthew
Costigan, Jarron Gaddis. Daniel Fox, Jack Fabbrini.
Geiger County Officials
Fletcher Bell..................................Senator
Austin Diericxa.................................Judge
Jake Paulson...................................Sheriff
Blake Warman..................................Clerk
Ted Bhumnugkij...........................Coroner
Corbon Herzer............................Treasurer
Mike Kahorvec....................State’s Attny
David Monahan................Supreme Court
Awards
Mike Kahovec............1st McCraith Award
1st Geiger Award
Donald Abram.........................Treasurer
Volleyball
Ambos Officials
Mike Kahovec..........................Representative
Stephen Mielke.................................Supervisor
Zach Shelton.....................................Supervisor
Austin Pavlac...........................................Mayor
Blake Warman............................................Clerk
Brad Tessendorf..................................Treasurer
Trevor Wolf......................................Alderman
Morgan Athey....................................Alderman
Connor Rueb.....................................Alderman
Atteberry Officials
Grant Pudry..............................Representative
Kevin Heath.....................................Supervisor
Juan Cibrian.......................................Supervisor
Matt Guse.............................................Mayor
Matthew Newmann...................................Clerk
Jake Flannigan....................................Treasurer
B.J. Knoop..........................................Alderman
David Monahan..................................Alderman
Zack Fleming.......................................Alderman
Besson Officials
Jacob Paulson............................Representative
Angelo Cortesi...................................Supervisor
Wesley Springer................................Supervisor
Fletcher Bell............................................Mayor
Ryan Smith..................................................Clerk
Zachary Jacobs....................................Treasurer
Bryton Mellott....................................Alderman
Cameron Valdez..................................Alderman
Paul Becker.........................................Alderman
Merritt Officials
Mike Babowice..........................Representative
Tyler Suter........................................Supervisor
Kanaal Umarwadia............................Supervisor
Seth Buckwalter......................................Mayor
Matt Costigan.............................................Clerk
Jarron Gaddis......................................Treasurer
L.J. Pavhicek.....................................Alderman
Jordan Klein....................................Alderman
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Gleason County
Ron Gibson
County Counselor
City Counselors
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Andrew Tissier
Assistant County
Counselor
Richard Neufeld Michael Makuta
Assistant City
Counselors
Austin Prosser
Caleb Bradham
Peter Kallis
Sean Doherty
Garren Randolph
City of Gazza Row 1: Tom McCarrey, Delleon Scott, Christian Ledesma. Row 2:
Constantine Stasinopoulos, Jon Cura, Jackson Murphy, Ty Williams, Patrick Skrodzki,
Brett Bangen. Row 3: Richard Neufeld, Max VonFahnestock, Devin Collins, Wade
Steinke, Nathan Johnson, Brice Griesemer, Gregory Fenton.
City of Kirby Row 1: Kristopher Brown, Cory Polsean, Thomas Papineau, Christopher
Sandine, Samuel Flynn. Row 2: Gregory Wolf, Christian Lachtara, David Bouma,
Cornelius Allen, Lucas Lombardi, Derraun Barbee. Row 3: Austin Prosser, Cody Schulz,
Erik Summerville, Timothy Hess, Mitchell Maves, John Durot, Thomas Razo.

City of Kissner Row 1: Mikeorlando DelaRosa, Sergio Cirilo, Jacob Bohnert, Eric
Frechman, Ryan Wybourn. Row 2: Kevin Salat, Aaron Peroutka, Robert Ayres, Kevin
Mell, Adam Aldeen, Raymond Hilger III. Row 3: Caleb Bradham, Kent Ganvik, Jake
Randall, Justin Novak, William Osborne III, Michael Palgen, Mitchell Kapoor, Peter
Kallis.
City of Lofton Row 1: David Sachs, Connet Patt, Paul Mendez, Arthur Siebel, Ryan
Grisolia. Row 2: Erik Owen, Brockton Porter, Vincent Balsamello, Daequan Graham,
Andrew Rosenthal, Darius JamsetJee. Row 3: Sean Doherty, Mark Foley, Trevor
Deppermann, Samuel Newberry, Tyler Jewell, Zack Urbanski, Caleb Newby, Garren
Randolph.
Gleason County Officials
Cornelius Allen.............................Senator
Christian Lachtara.............................Judge
Pat Skrodzki...................................Sheriff
Billy Osbourne...................................Clerk
Brett Bangen...............................Coroner
Tom Razo...................................Treasurer
Erik Summerville...................State’s Attny
Greg Fenton.......................Supreme Court
Awards
Cornelius Allen............................Governor
3rd Oration
Boys Nation Alternate
Mark Foley..................Secretary of State
Wade Steinke........................Comptroller
3rd McCraith Award
Jeff Martin......................2nd Geiger Award
Overall Model County
Gazza Officials
Wade Steineke.......................Representative
Devin Collins....................................Supervisor
Brice Griesemer.................................Supervisor
Jon Cura..................................................Mayor
Delleon Scott..........................................Clerk
Patric Skrodzki....................................Treasurer
Ty Williams......................................Alderman
Nathan Johnson..................................Alderman
Costa Stasinopoulos...........................Alderman
Kirby Officials
Cody Schulz................................Representative
David Bouma..................................Supervisor
Lucas Lombardi.................................Supervisor
Cornelius Allen.........................................Mayor
Erik Summerville........................................Clerk
Timothy Hess.......................................Treasurer
Tom Razo............................................Alderman
Thomas Papineau...............................Alderman
Cory Polsean.......................................Alderman
Kissner Officials
Jake Randall...............................Representative
Mitchell Kapoor...............................Supervisor
Kevin Mell..........................................Supervisor
Sergio Cirillo..............................................Mayor
Willam Osborne III.....................................Clerk
Jake Bohnert.....................................Treasurer
Bobby Ayers........................................Alderman
Kevin Mell...........................................Alderman
Kevin Salat...........................................Alderman
Lofton Officials
Arthur Siebel.............................Representative
Trevor Deppermann..........................Supervisor
Vincent Balsamello............................Supervisor
Mark Foley............................................Mayor
Ryan Grisolia..............................................Clerk
David Sachs.......................................Treasurer
Vincent Balsamello.............................Alderman
Andrew Rosenthal..............................Alderman
Brockton Porter...................................Alderman
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Hayes County
Mac Meade
County Counselor
City Counselors
Allen Kirkpatrick
Cody Carr
Assistant City
Counselors
Logan Murray
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Chad Meents
Assistant County
Counselor
William Meister
David Benedict
Corey Walters
City of Bodoma Row 1: Kaje Jennings, Tyler Thomas, Joseph Strain, Eric Millichamp,
Chris Reinmann. Row 2: Tibet Spencer, Jacob Fogarty, Joseph Mancewicz, Brian
Schnaitman, Justin Katzovitz, Caleb Andracki. Row 3: Allen Kirkpatrick, Blake Sanders,
Jacob Clubb, Adam Werhane, Kyle McMasters, Brett Lindenmeyer, Zachary Sternberg,
Solomon Kell.
City of Hudson Row 1: Peyton Conlin, Andrew Varland, Andrew Spargo, Dalton Belcher.
Row 2: Denzel Green, Colton Schmitt, Kaleb Weaver, Brodny Uebele, Samuel Babick,
Donald Guevara. Row 3: William Meister, Nicholas Godwin, Matther Wagener, Gabriel
Velarde, Austin Gooding, Michael Nickerson, Audie Lauf, Logan Murray.

City of Mahoney Row 1: Robert Donoghue, Dustin Gurnitz, Michael Rivera, Daniel
Psaltis, Deonta Muhammad. Row 2: Blake Petersen. Weston Hasty, William Massey,
Mitchell Dickey, Marshall Drinkwater, Connor Flood. Row 3: David Benedict, Andrew
Vitek, Zachariah Oquenda, Alex Ateaga, Mark Schultz, Samueal Whan, Atticus Francken.
City of Yost Row 1: Ethan Novick, Jalan Reedy, Sebastian Clavijo, Blasé Heusner. Row 2:
Tyler Andersen, Nathan Krummen, Jake Watson, Michael Bernhard, Matthew Scheve,
Justin Grieve. Row 3: Cody Carr, Douglas Babb, Derrick Mathy, Kyle Przykopanski,
Timothy Bruns Jr., John Rogers, Jake Tindle, Corey Walters.
Hayes County Officials
Tibet Spencer...............................Senator
Caleb Andracki.................................Judge
Dustin Garnitz.................................Sheriff
Joseph Mancewicz............................Clerk
Westin Hasty................................Coroner
Sam Whan................................Treasurer
Douglas Babb........................State’s Attny
Audie Lauf..........................Supreme Court
Awards
Atticus Francken.......Boys Nation Altenate
2nd McCraith Award
Bodoma Officials
Joseph Strain.............................Representative
Tyler Thomas....................................Supervisor
Zachary Sternberg.............................Supervisor
Tibet Spencer..........................................Mayor
Brett Lindenmeyer.....................................Clerk
Joseph Mancewicz..............................Treasurer
Eric Millichamp...................................Alderman
Joseph Strain......................................Alderman
Blake Sanders....................................Alderman
Hudson Officials
Matthew Wagener....................Representative
Austin Gooding................................Supervisor
Audie Lauf.......................................Supervisor
Samuel Babick..........................................Mayor
Michael Nickerson......................................Clerk
Nicholas Goodwin...............................Treasurer
Andrew Spargo...................................Alderman
Peyton Conlin....................................Alderman
Mahoney Officials
Atticus Francken........................Representative
Marshall Drinkwater..........................Supervisor
Andrew Vitek...................................Supervisor
Mitchell Dickey.........................................Mayor
Michael Rivera............................................Clerk
Samuel Whan..................................Treasurer
Weston Hasty..................................Alderman
Dustin Gurnitz....................................Alderman
Robert Donoghue................................Alderman
Yost Officials
Michael Bernhard......................Representative
Sebastian Clavijo................................Supervisor
Jake Watson.....................................Supervisor
Nathan Krummen....................................Mayor
Douglas Babb.............................................Clerk
Jalan Reedy......................................Treasurer
Ethan Novick.....................................Alderman
Timothy Bruns, Jr...............................Alderman
Blase Heusner....................................Alderman
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Keller County
Ben R. Strode
County Counselor
City Counselors
Chris Jensen
Jonathan Keefe
Assistant City
Counselors
Tyler Knowles
John Blakeman
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Robert Gaither
Assistant County
Counselor
Alex Williams
Joshua Cox
Vidal Anguiano
City of Briese Row 1: William Lijewski, Rick Strossner, Tre’ Callahan, Alan Ellis. Row 2:
Michael Casey, Philip Sheridan, Christian Schroeder, Logan Swalls, Zachary Waclaw,
Samuel Oltman. Row 3: Chris Jensen, Skylar Smith, Justin White, Anthony Scott, Jack
Murray, Nick Walden, Yu-chun Chang, Tyler Knowles.
City of Gaither Row 1: Nathan Ennis, William Oakley, Jesse Caverly, Nicholas Henry.
Row 2: Kyle Mondron, Mark Roe, Marcus Williams, Payton Head, Trevor Zaucha, Evan
Zaucha. Row 3: Alex Williams, Logan Chu, Kevin Hefferan, Michael Bacock, James
Neiweem, John Cheng, Steven Langer, John Blakeman.

City of Strode Row 1: Riley Cavanaugh, Tyler Ferree, Dylan Gregg, Adam Keibler, Trevor
Lahrman, Matthew Chudoba. Row 2: Mikki Stichter, JayJay Yu, Neshal Patel, Zachary
Johnson, Pierre Sally, Thomas Long, Dillon Sugg, Ben Wolf. Row 3: Jonathan Keefe,
Dakota Cain, John Strum, Kyle Mitchell, Michael Fitzgerald, Michael Bednara, Nicholas
Olson, Vidal Anguiano.
City of Thompson Row 1: Johua Irvin, Kyle Johnson, Julian Blount II. Row 2: Derek
Dingman, Troy Blakely, Jacob Olberding, Matthew Dixon, John Molchin, Michael
Martini. Row 3: Joshua Cox, Drew Kelly, Jordan Hendricks, Aaron Jackson, Christopher
Edwards, Jacob Breece, Kevin Lux.
Keller County Officials
Payton Head................................Senator
Dylan Gregg......................................Judge
Dakota Cain....................................Sheriff
Yu-Chun Chang.................................Clerk
Nick Colson...................................Coroner
Neshal Patel..............................Treasurer
Zachary Johnson....................State’s Attny
Brian Bennett.....................Supreme Court
Awards
William Oakley...........................1st Essay
Payton Head..............Boys Nation Senator
President of the Senate
Yu Chun Chang...........................3rd Essay
Football
Briese Officials
Christian Scroeder......................Representative
Philip Sheriden.................................Supervisor
Logan Swalls......................................Supervisor
Justin White.............................................Mayor
Yu Chun Chang............................................Clerk
Rick Strosser.....................................Treasurer
Sam Oltmen........................................Alderman
Alan Ellis.............................................Alderman
Jake Murry..........................................Alderman
Gaither Officials
Logan Chew...............................Representative
Trevor Zaucha..................................Supervisor
Nate Ennis.......................................Supervisor
Will Oakly.................................................Mayor
Jesse Caverly.............................................Clerk
Evan Zaucha.......................................Treasurer
Marcus Willams..................................Alderman
Micheal Babcock.................................Alderman
Mark Roe II........................................Alderman
Strode Officials
Neshal Patel..............................Representative
John Strum....................................Supervisor
Matthew Chudoba............................Supervisor
Michael Fitzgerald....................................Mayor
Dillion Sugg..............................................Clerk
Dylan Gregg........................................Treasurer
Dakota Cain........................................Alderman
Zachary Johnson.................................Alderman
Jay Uay Yu.........................................Alderman
Thompson Officials
Troy Blakley..............................Representative
Derek Dingman.................................Supervisor
Chris Edwards....................................Supervisor
Josh Irvin.................................................Mayor
Michael Martini..........................................Clerk
Drew Kelly........................................Treasurer
Derek Dingman...................................Alderman
Matthew Dixon...................................Alderman
Aron Jackson.......................................Alderman
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Kennedy County
Doug Howell
County Counselor
City Counselors
Ritchie Jensen
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Rob Matthews
Assistant County
Counselor
Timothy Going
Sean Denoyer Larry Tyderek
Assistant City
Counselors
Parry Draper
Bennett Merritt
City of Brennan Row 1: Caleb Early, Kai Volkhart, Matther Poindexter, Matther Sheedy,
Ryan Smetana, Dennis Nievees. Row 2: James Risler, Kevin Riedy, Nicholas Davy,
Thomas Favale, Eric Stacy Jr., Alfred McGee. Row 3:Ritchie Jensen, Trae Hoeske, Vinay
Kashyap, John Hayes, Benjamin Hoover, Matthew Buck, Jerrid Gift, Micah Lauth.
City of Corum Row 1: Ethan Sherman, Kyle Clark, Kevin Heller, Matthew Agustin. Row
2: Demetrius Johnson, Samuel Sievert, Alexandre Hickerson, Peter Stremmin, Edgard
Avila, Thomas Rindfleisch. Row 3: Timothy Going, Kenneth Parks, Travis Lee, Dominic
Vahling, Shawn Tigue, Brendan Flaherty, Tyler Crotzer, Parry Draper.

City of Gonzales Row 1: Joseph Coulton, Matthew Kugler, John Savarino, Ryan Link.
Row 2: Isaac Hopkins, Conor Wilson, Ryan Johnson, Joseph Horn, Luke Mivshek,
Andrew Zajak. Row 3: Sean Denoyer, Andrew Bridgeman, Samuel Holdeman, Matthew
Denning, Avery Jordan, Alexander Rogers, Lucas Ryan, Dylan Hastings.
City of Smith Row 1: Bradford Reszel, Larry Hinrichs, David Sode, Nathan Kash, Jordan
Campbell, Prahith Chakka. Row 2: Larry Tyderek, Luke Allan, Austin Ruf, Matthew
Wiese, Reid Rhodes, Ken Robson, Joseph Sulzberger, Bennett Merritt.
Kennedy County Officials
Joseph Horn..................................Senator
Edgar Avila.......................................Judge
Kai Volkhart...................................Sheriff
Kevin Heller.......................................Clerk
Brendan Flaherty..........................Coroner
Matt Agustin..............................Treasurer
Ethan Sherman......................State’s Attny
Tyler Crotzer.....................Supreme Court
Awards
Kevin Heller...............Boys Nation Senator
Alexandre Hickerson...............Lt. Governor
Basketball
Model County East Wing
Brennan Officials
Kai Volkhart...............................Representative
Trae Hoeske.....................................Supervisor
Eric Stacy........................................Supervisor
Matthew Pointdexter...............................Mayor
Jerrid Gift...............................................Clerk
John Hayes..........................................Treasurer
Matthew Sheedy................................Alderman
Micah Lauth........................................Alderman
Thaoma Favale....................................Alderman
Corum Officials
Ethan Sherman........................Representative
Travis Lee........................................Supervisor
Alexandre Hickerson.........................Supervisor
Tyler Cortzer..........................................Mayor
Kevin Heller.............................................Clerk
Matthew Augestin..............................Treasurer
Pete Stremming..................................Alderman
Demetrius Johnson.............................Alderman
Kevin Heller........................................Alderman
Gonzales Officials
Samuel Holdeman.....................Representative
Mattew Denning...............................Supervisor
Conor Wilson.....................................Supervisor
Luke Mirshek..........................................Mayor
Joseph Horn..............................................Clerk
Andrew Bridgeman.............................Treasurer
Dylan Hastings..................................Alderman
John Savarino...................................Alderman
Ryan Johnson....................................Alderman
Smith Officials
Prahith Chakka...........................Representative
Matthew Wiese................................Supervisor
Luke Allan........................................Supervisor
Kenny Robson..........................................Mayor
Joseph Sulzberger.......................................Clerk
Larry Hindrichs....................................Treasurer
Reid Rhodes.......................................Alderman
Kenny Robson....................................Alderman
Luke Allan......................................Alderman
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Savage County
Paul Brown
County Counselor
City Counselors
Christopher Burke
Troy Hinkel
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Jeffrey Brown
Assistant County
Counselor
Aaron Mowery
Hsienjan Huang Brody Walworth
Assistant City
Counselors
Kyle Newhouse
John Vito
City of Bennett Row 1: Ryan Hull, James Lymberopoulos, Brysn Belvito, Tyler
Huttenlocher, Jordan Dalaviras, Paul Adkins. Row 2: John Muskopf, Marcus Hendricks,
James Kelly, Juan Renteria, Michael Ingram, Eric Zuidema. Row 3: Christopher Burke,
Andrew Jennings, Alex Coppenbarger, Geoffrey Ganzman, John Brown, Jason Wong,
Nathan Fellows, Troy Hinkel.
City of Brown Row 1: Blake Pohl, Alex Stabenow, Christofer Gwillim. Row 2: Bradley
Barger, Samuel Demkoski IV, Alexander Athenson, Alex Frost, Spencer Kirwan, Blaine
Barker. Row 3: Aaron Mowery, Bradley Disbrow, Cody Bosch, Dillon Reel, Logan
Cannady, Robert Brown, Kyle Newhouse.

City of Nicholes Row 1: Jacob Newberry, Alexander McLeod, Ryan Murray, Ali
Nasaruddin, Osman Jamil, John Strand. Row 2: Devin Desper, Jaedyn Krebs-Carr, Ryan
Opal, Cody Williams, Matthew O’Rourke, Hessen Youssef. Row 3: Hsienjan Huang,
Joshua Fultz, Bryar Rodman, Andrew Vahling, Dominic Baima, Eaton Guo, Dylan Alig,
John Farning.
City of Nooner Row 1: Colton Radford, Kurtis Michelfelder, Rishi Chatterji, Logan
Sparks, Shane Cavanaugh. Row 2: Braden Barton, Matthew Kisch, Bobby Niebauer,
Chad Elliott, Tyler Sharp, Zachary Smith. Row 3: Brody Walworth, Demarius Jones, Alex
Flatley, Ryan Davis, Brent Swanber, Charles Jones, John Vito.
Savage County Officials
Sam Demkoski..............................Senator
Spencer Kirwan................................Judge
Tyler Sharp....................................Sheriff
Dominic Baima...............................Clerk
Branden Barton............................Coroner
Eaton Guo..................................Treasurer
Osman Jamil.........................State’s Attny
Ali Nasaruddin..................Supreme Court
Awards
Bradley Disbrow.....................1st Oration
Osman Jamil..................Attorney General
Rishi Chatterji............Speaker of the House
Model County West Wing
Bennett Officials
Eric Zuidema..............................Representative
John Brown...................................Supervisor
Jason Wong....................................Supervisor
Andrew Jennings...................................Mayor
Michael Ingram..........................................Clerk
Alex Coppenbarger............................Treasurer
Nathan Fellows...................................Alderman
Bryson Belvito....................................Alderman
James Lymberopoulos........................Alderman
Brown Officials
Bradley Disbrow........................Representative
Alex Athenson..............................Supervisor
Blaine Barker.................................Supervisor
Samuel Demkoski IV...............................Mayor
Spencer Kirwan..........................................Clerk
Dillon Reel......................................Treasurer
Brad Barger.....................................Alderman
Blake Pohl.........................................Alderman
Logan Cannady...................................Alderman
Nicholes Officials
Osman Jamil............................Representative
Eaton Guo....................................Supervisor
Ryan Opal..........................................Supervisor
Ryan Murray............................................Mayor
Dominic Baima............................................Clerk
Andrew Vahling..................................Treasurer
Alex McLeod.......................................Alderman
Ali Nasaruddin....................................Alderman
Hessen Youssef.................................Alderman
Nooner Officials
Rishi Chatterji.............................Representative
Tyler Sharp......................................Supervisor
Zachary Smith...................................Supervisor
Charles Jones............................................Mayor
Matthew Ketch..........................................Clerk
Colton Radford...................................Treasurer
Logan Sparks.....................................Alderman
Bobby Niebauer.................................Alderman
Alex Flatley..........................................Alderman
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Stelle County
Chuck A. Runyard
County Counselor
City Counselors
Josh Boykin
Garrett Miller
Assistant City
Counselors
Evan Schroeder
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Jason Hill
Assistant County
Counselor
Jerry Connolly
Greg Runyard
Andy Biever
City of Corbett Row 1: Eric McCausland, Brad Ketchmard, Kenneth Hill, Cody Croteau,
Brandon Beard, Anthony Davis. Row 2: Mark Lucente, Rodney Sprague, Eric Jarvis,
Brady Shambo, Matt Holomy, Mark Vormezcek. Row 3: Josh Boykin, Tony Wente, Jacob
Reff, Michael Lestima, Tyler Barringer, Ryan Calvin, Blake Hosa.
City of Madden Row 1: Parker Watson, Geovanny Bueno, Anton Yanchilin, TJ Pearson,
Jay Daniels. Row 2: Jacob Griffith, Christian Brutlag, Joel Sarmiento, Jacob Harp, Jeremy
Puttkemmer, Brandon Smith. Row 3: Jerry Connolly, Benjamin Guhl, Benjamin Marks,
Max Reitz, Kilbert Rivera, Kelan Simmer, Quinn Haas, Evan Schroeder.

City of Mathers Row 1: Tyler Johnson, Joe Ellis, David Bryant, Jomel Socorro. Row 2:
Alex Guglielmo, Bryant Aud, Tyler Neenan, David Gajek, Zach Lawrence, Nathaniel
Magrath. Row 3: Garrett Miller, Joe Mazur, Tanner Bartlett, Tommy Fatigante, Nickolas
Takacs, Derek Nichols, John Gallagher, Matt Warner.
City of Runyard Row 1: David Li, Tim Wilson, Lamarcus Jones, Joseph Stowell, Austin
Keating. Row 2:Max Swedberg, Ramon Alvarez, Grant Glick, Eric Wilhelm, Jacob
Cattani, Al-Yazeed Yousef. Row 3: Gregory Runyard, Tyler Basaran, Zach Faber, Matther
Baechle, Phillip Whited, Jeff Miller, Seth Dascher.
Stelle County Officials
Ramon Alvarez..............................Senator
Jacob Harp.......................................Judge
Brandon Beard................................Sheriff
Jeremy Puttkammer..........................Clerk
Kilbert Rivera..............................Coroner
Cody Crotean.............................Treasurer
Zach Faber...........................State’s Attny
Joel Sarmiento.................Supreme Court
Awards
Jay Daniels.............................2nd Oration
Softball
Corbett Officials
Jacob Repp.................................Representative
Brady Shambu...................................Supervisor
Cody Croteau.....................................Supervisor
Anthony Davis..........................................Mayor
Matt Holomy.............................................Clerk
Anthony Wente.................................Treasurer
Eric McCausland..............................Alderman
Brandon Beard..................................Alderman
Mark Vormezeele...............................Alderman
Madden Officials
Kelan Simmer............................Representative
Anton Yanchilin.................................Supervisor
Ben Guhl.........................................Supervisor
Jay Daniels................................................Mayor
Joel Sarmiento...........................................Clerk
Brandon Smith....................................Treasurer
Kelan Simmer.....................................Alderman
Max Reitz........................................Alderman
Christian Brutlag...............................Alderman
Mathers Officials
John Gallagher............................Representative
Tanner Bartlett..............................Supervisor
John Gallagher.................................Supervisor
David Bryant.........................................Mayor
Nathaniel Magrath......................................Clerk
Matt Warner....................................Treasurer
Tommy Fatagante................................Alderman
Nick Takacs.....................................Alderman
Derek Nichals...................................Alderman
Runyard Officials
Tyler Basaran............................Representative
Zach Faber.........................................Supervisor
Max Swedberg..................................Supervisor
Ramon Alvarez.........................................Mayor
Grant Glick...............................................Clerk
Matt Baechle.......................................Treasurer
LaMarcus Jones..................................Alderman
Jeffrey Miller.......................................Alderman
Joseph Stowell....................................Alderman
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Boys State
Staff
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Thomas Johnson
President & Program
Director
Richard C. Groharing
Department Commander
Art Rawers
Vice President & Director
of Parliamentary
Procedure
Department of Illinois
Richard E
Snodgrass
Treasurer & Camp
Director
David M Hicks
Department Sr. Vice Commander
Photographer: Doug Lawhead,
EIU Journalism Department.
Editor: Gabriel Grant,
EIU School of Technology.
AMERICAN LEGION
Premier Boys State
Jay Dellow
Secretary & Assistant
Director of Administration
Thomas Johnson—President
Arthur E. Rawers—Vice President
Jay Dellow—Secretary
Richard E. Snodgrass—Treasurer
Members:
Jack Carrico
Gerald Connolly
Michael Flanagan
Robert C. Gaither
Rev. Gary P. Gummersheimer
Brian Hausman
Melvin Kehl
Allen Kirkpatrick
Joe McCraith
William T. Meister
Frank Yocum
Director of
Administration
BOYS STATE
Board of Directors
Clyde Minish
Robert E. Noonan
Wayne C. Saxton
Dave Scott
Harry M. Seiple
James C. Shaw
Ben R. Strode
John C. Waltrip
Kevin Wilbur
Frank E. Yocum
John York
Martin Zvonar
EIU Staff
Randy Johnston
Director of Counselors
Matt Boyer- Housing and Dining
Kevin Linker- Assistant Director of Sports
Jody Stone- Assistant Housing Director

James Aiu
Director of Technology
Kevin Gordon
Director of Finance & PR
Gary Jenson
Registrar
Leslie O’Neal
Citizen Services
John Bird
Statement Staff
Gary Gummersheimer
Director, Electoral Process
School
Daniel Lisella
Contests & Awards
Graham Peck
Assistant Web Master
Jack Carrico
Citizen Services
Lou Hencken
Leadership 101 Instructor
Joe McCraith
Director, Legislative
School
Louie Sass, Jr.
Assistant Director of
Administration
John H. York
Citizen Services
Bob Cleary
Administrative Assistant
Gene Henson
Press Relations
William Meister Sr.
Assistant Director of
Formations
David A. Scott, Sr.
Citizen Services
Marty Zvonar
Formations
Dave Fever
Election Officer
Frank Hood
Statement Advisor
Chuck Neff
House of Representatives
Advisor
John Waltrip
Citizen Services
Andy Garcia
Statement Advisor
Dustin Huckstep
Band Director
Robert Noonan
Director of Formations
Joy Wilson
Registrar
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Office of the President
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Office: 217-581-2011
FAX: 217-581-2490
Dear Participants of the 2011 Session of Illinois Boys State:
June 29, 2011
Never has our country been more in need of emerging leaders to serve our country
than now. Your participation in Illinois Boys State prepares you for leadership in
your college career and afterward. Your college experience will be a tremendously
important one for you. I encourage you to find the college that is the best match
for your goals, abilities, and values. Visit the campuses of colleges and find out
everything you can about the schools that interest you.
When you are considering colleges, I strongly encourage you to return to Eastern
Illinois University to see the energy and community spirit of the University in
full session. Our goal is to be the best university in the nation in integrating our
students’ academic and personal development. We offer small classes, have
an accomplished faculty of devoted teachers who are experts in their fields of
study, support a myriad of student activities, enable opportunities for service and
leadership development, and possess a strong commitment to student success.
I invite you to become part of the Eastern family and learn what thousands of
students have learned over the years—Eastern Illinois University is an excellent
educational institution, committed to student success and preparing tomorrow’s
leaders.
William L. Perry
President