The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Laurel Girls State program is being held at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT during the month of June.
These programs provide an opportunity for students to learn about the democratic process by forming their own party, establishing a party platform and electing city, town and state officials. This is a great experience for students interested in government.
Students attending the program from Derby High School for Boys State are: Jordan LaRaue, Ryan Landona, Joshua Russell and Philip Anderson.
Students attending the program from Derby High School for Girls State are: Kyle Bartone and Tori Kowarik.
The American Legion Post #24, The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #24 and the participating students express their appreciation to the contributing sponsors: St. Michael’s Catholic War Veterans Post 1562, Valley Community Foundation, The Friends of Russ Fund Inc., The American Legion Post #24 and The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #24.
