2010, Bataan, Bunker Hill, Featured, Football, Top Stories
University of Nebraska Announces Move to the Big Ten Conference
Earlier this afternoon, two delegates involved with the press, as well as two counselors involved with the press, got the opportunity to attend the official press conference held by the University of Nebraska, announcing its plans to join the Big Ten Conference. Among the speakers at the conference were Chancellor Harvey Perlman, Athletic Director Tom [...]
2010, Executive, Featured, General Election, Gettysburg, Results, Top Stories, Yorktown
Nick Schreiner Elected Cornhusker Boys’ State Governor 2011
At a vote earlier this morning, gubernatorial candidate Nick Schreiner of Yorktown defeated Logan Baker of Gettysburg. Tomorrow morning, current Governor Bryce Cain will give his final speech just moments before Nick Schreiner is inaugurated. Congratulations Nick Schreiner!
2010, Featured, Newspaper, Top Stories
Friday E-Newspaper
Click on the image below to open Friday’s edition of the Boys’ State Bulletin!
2010, Executive, Featured, General Election, Gettysburg, Top Stories, Yorktown
Gubernatorial Candidates Hold Town Hall Debate
Earlier this evening, gubernatorial candidates Nick “Nick-It” Schreiner and Logan Baker held a small town hall debate, before their full hour and a half debate tomorrow in front of the entire delegation. Below are some of the statements and stances by the candidates. Logan Baker: favors the 2nd Amendment and gun rights, believes in the importance [...]
2010, Executive, Featured, General Election, Gettysburg, Primary Election, Results, Top Stories, Yorktown
Gubernatorial Candidates Selected for General Election
At an election earlier today, gubernatorial candidates were selected to represent their party in the general election which will be held tomorrow morning after an hour and a half debate between candidates. Representing the Nationalist Party is Gettysburg citizen Logan Baker, and representing the Federalist Party is Nick “Nick-It” Schreiner of Yorktown. After tomorrow’s election, [...]
2010, Executive, General Election, Gettysburg, Towns, Yorktown
Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in Kimball
Posted on 11 June 2010
Earlier this morning, gubernatorial candidates Logan Baker and Nick Schreiner sqaured off in a debate for the position as Cornhusker Boys’ State Governor 2011. Here are 15 highlights of the debate. 1. Nick Schreiner commented on how six years ago Indiana and Illinois had about a $3,000,000,000 debt. Indiana responded by cutting taxes and spending while [...] Continue Reading
2010, Towns
Boys’ State Marches to the Capitol
Posted on 11 June 2010
This afternoon, all of 2010 Cornhusker Boys’ State made the long march from Schramm Hall to the Nebraska State Capitol Building. Before departing, delegates, counselors, and staff gathered in formation in the HSS courtyard to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Led by the delegate volunteer color guard, the column of delegates seemed to stretch for a [...] Continue Reading
2010, Towns
Howard Buffet Addresses Delegates
Posted on 11 June 2010
Howard W. Buffett, Special Assistant in the office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Advisor to the White House Office of Social Innovation, addressed the delegates in Kimball hall this morning, sharing his personal experiences and tips for success. Continue Reading
2010, Alamo, Bataan, Gettysburg, Judicial, Manila Bay, Results, Top Stories, Valley Forge, Yorktown
Judicial Officials Appointed and Sworn-In by Nebraska Chief Justice Mike Heavican
Posted on 11 June 2010
Earlier this evening, appointed judicial officials were sworn in by current Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, Mike Heavican. Congratulations to the following members of the Boys’ State Judiciary. Chief Justice Aaron M. Hostetler of Bataan Washington County Associate Justices Casey Richards of Valley Forge, Ian Webster of Yorktown, and Frank E. Winter, IV of Yorktown Lincoln [...] Continue Reading
2010, Activities, Sports, Towns, Track Meet
Boys’ State Track Meet Moves the Race from the Ballot Box to the Athletic Field
Posted on 11 June 2010
This afternoon, under the executive direction of Coach Larry Frost, the delegates took to the Ed Weir Track to compete in track and field events. This morning’s thunderstorm was little more than a memory beneath the blaring, humid sun. With skill and determination, the delegates gave their all in a variety of events, including: shot [...] Continue Reading
2010, Legislative, Manila Bay, Towns
Spotlight: From the Desk of the Legislative Clerk
Posted on 10 June 2010
“As the clerk of the legislature I have had first hand experience with all of the bills that have made it to the general file. Some of the bills that have been popular with the senators involved the elimination of abortion and the legalization of bottle rockets. Others, such as a new prison program did [...] Continue Reading
2010, Top Stories
Law and Order Presentation
Posted on 10 June 2010
Earlier today, delegates attended a law and order presentation talking specifically about integrating trained dogs into Nebraska police operations. Below is an article by Evan Sheaff of Alamo. “Law and Order Presentation” Over the past few days, the boys at Boys’ State have had the privilege to see many gifted speakers, most being from the political field. [...] Continue Reading
2010, Top Stories
HIV Presentation
Posted on 10 June 2010
Thursday afternoon, delegates watched Joe Conrad, a speaker with HIV and AIDS, discuss the issues and concerns with STDs and sexual activity. Below is an article by Jeff Story of Manila Bay. “The Disadvantages of AIDS and HIV” With the amount of testosterone flowing through Schramm Hall and Boys State, a speaker discussing STD’s is highly appropriate. [...] Continue Reading
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