MONROE - The 2015 American Legion Badger Boys State Delegates from Monroe High School were selected. This year the Zilmer-Riley Post No. 84 of the American Legion and the Monroe Kiwanis Club are co-sponsors to two delegates. Alexander Koller, son of Kurt and Flor Koller, and Eric Tabaka, son of John and Christine Tabaka, will serve as delegates.
The Badger Boy's State program for young men takes place every June on the campus of Ripon College. Young men, from all over the state of Wisconsin, participate in activities that explore the workings of state and local governments by creating a small community on the college campus. Activities include elections, legislation, law enforcement and judicial proceedings.
To be eligible for Badger Boys State, a young man must be in his junior year in a Wisconsin high school, be from the upper third of the class or in good standing, have demonstrated leadership and be sponsored by a local civic organization. Successful candidates were selected from an eligible group of their peers by members of the high school faculty.
Monroe High School announced the selection of the 2015 Badger Girls State Delegates. The American Legion Auxiliary Post #84 will sponsor Delegates Isabel Bazley, daughter of John and Mary Bazley, and Grace Moehn, daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Moehn.
Badger Girls State is held every June on the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus. The purpose of the program for young women is to develop leadership and citizenship, create an understanding of American traditions and inspire an interest in the governmental process. Participants "learn by doing," as they become a 51st state, creating the various levels of government throughout the week.
To be eligible for Badger Girls State girls must be in their junior year in a Wisconsin high school, be ranked in the top half of their class, have an interest in government and citizenship, have demonstrated leadership, have good moral character and be physically fit. The local American Legion Auxiliary and high school educators work together to interview and select the most eligible candidates.
The Badger Boy's State program for young men takes place every June on the campus of Ripon College. Young men, from all over the state of Wisconsin, participate in activities that explore the workings of state and local governments by creating a small community on the college campus. Activities include elections, legislation, law enforcement and judicial proceedings.
To be eligible for Badger Boys State, a young man must be in his junior year in a Wisconsin high school, be from the upper third of the class or in good standing, have demonstrated leadership and be sponsored by a local civic organization. Successful candidates were selected from an eligible group of their peers by members of the high school faculty.
Monroe High School announced the selection of the 2015 Badger Girls State Delegates. The American Legion Auxiliary Post #84 will sponsor Delegates Isabel Bazley, daughter of John and Mary Bazley, and Grace Moehn, daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Moehn.
Badger Girls State is held every June on the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus. The purpose of the program for young women is to develop leadership and citizenship, create an understanding of American traditions and inspire an interest in the governmental process. Participants "learn by doing," as they become a 51st state, creating the various levels of government throughout the week.
To be eligible for Badger Girls State girls must be in their junior year in a Wisconsin high school, be ranked in the top half of their class, have an interest in government and citizenship, have demonstrated leadership, have good moral character and be physically fit. The local American Legion Auxiliary and high school educators work together to interview and select the most eligible candidates.
