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Boys’ Elect New Governor
The ballots have been counted and the winner of the 2011 Boys’ State Gubernatorial election is delegate Christian Mapes of The Alamo. Congratulations Mr. Mapes; we look forward to seeing you next year!
2011, Featured, Top Stories, Towns
Delegates Meet Howard W. Buffet
Early this Friday morning, after a welcome from UNL Chancellor Harvey Pearlman, Howard W. Buffet, Director of Agriculture Development at the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations at the United States Department of Defense, addressed the delegates in Kimball Hall. He shared his personal experiences and tips for success and answered questions from the delegates. [...]
2011, Executive, Featured, Primary Election, Results, Top Stories
Winners of Gubernatorial Primary Square Off in Townhall Debate
Earlier today, Cornhusker Boys’ State delegates voted in the gubernatorial primary, from which Nationalist candidate Christian Mapes of Valley Forge and Federalist candidate Lukas Fricke of Alamo emerged victorious. This evening, these two candidates participated in a small townhall debate, which precedes the debate that will take place in front of the entire delegation tomorrow [...]
2011, Executive, Featured, General Election, Results, Top Stories
General Election Results for State and County Offices
STATE OFFICES Lieutenant Governor – Doug Larsen Secretary of State – Audel Salazar State Treasurer – Misael Azpeitia State Auditor – Spencer Morris Attorney General – Koby Daniel Archuletta Public Service Commissioners – Chris Lambrecht, Alec McCurdy, Jon Burr, Gabe Collins, Austin Pierce WASHINGTON COUNTY OFFICES County Sheriff – Blake Bunner County Attorney – Paul Downey County Clerk – Austin Heineman Clerks of the District Court [...]
2011, Activities, Band, Choir, Featured, Top Stories, Towns
Governor Heineman Addresses Joint Session of Boys’, Girls’ State
After a rousing concert performed by the Boys’ State / Girls’ State band and chorus, the honorable Governor Dave Heineman addressed a joint session of Cornhusker Boys’ and Girls’ State. His remarks were taken quite well, noted by the recurring applause and ovations from the audience. He rallied Husker camaraderie by voicing his support and [...]
2011, Alamo, Executive, General Election, Top Stories, Towns, Valley Forge
Gubernatorial Candidates Debate in Kimball
Posted on 11 June 2011
After the address by Mr. Buffet, Gubernatorial candidates Lucas Fricke (Federalist) and Christian Mapes (Nationalist) faced-off in formal debate. While the delegates held very similar positions on several issues, when the debate came to topics such as education, abortion, and the death penalty, there were clear divisions between the candidate’s beliefs. Both Lucas and Christian [...] Continue Reading
2011, Activities, Top Stories, Towns
Delegates Visit State Capitol
Posted on 11 June 2011
This afternoon, the delegates marched from Harper to the Nebraska State Capitol Building. The legislature met in the Old Senate Chamber, while the court appointees met with J. Kirk Brown, Solicitor General of Nebraska. Other delegates met with members of the offices that they have been elected to or involved with this week. All of [...] Continue Reading
2011, Activities, Top Stories, Towns
Former U.S. President Addresses Delegates
Posted on 11 June 2011
During their last session in Kimball this Friday evening, the delegates were privileged to an address by former U.S. President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. Of course, this was not the real president, but a historian and impersonator, who shared the key events from the American hero and legend’s life. While our soon-to-be graduates are focused on using their [...] Continue Reading
2011, Activities, Top Stories, Towns
Bo Pelini Coaches Delegates for Success
Posted on 10 June 2011
After the athletic intensity of the track meet followed by a quick stop for dinner, the delegates assembled in Kimball to hear presentations and to inaugurate their Justices and other elected officials. The delegates were privileged to an address by Cornhusker Football Head Coach Bo Pelini. Coach Pelini emphasized that competition is not about winning or [...] Continue Reading
2011, Top Stories, Towns
NASA Astronaut, CBS Alum, Proves Sky No Limit for Delegates’ Dreams
Posted on 10 June 2011
This Thursday morning, after participating in an intense gubernatorial caucus, the Boys’ State delegates assembled in Kimball Hall to hear a presentation from Clay Anderson, a Cornhusker Boys’ State Alumnus and NASA Astronaut. Joining the Boys’ Staters again were the brilliant young ladies of Cornhusker Girls’ State. Anderson related his experiences, including astronaut training on [...] Continue Reading
2011, Activities, Sports, Top Stories, Towns, Track Meet
Delegates Compete in 2011 Boys’ State Track Meet
Posted on 10 June 2011
This afternoon, under gray, cloudy skies, the delegates gathered at Ed Weir Stadium to compete in track and field. The competition is always a fierce one, since it brings together the most impressive athletes from every corner of Nebraska. Luckily, though the weather was overcast and chilly, the rain did not arrive until several hours [...] Continue Reading
2011, Judicial, Results, Top Stories
Judicial Appointments Made by Governor Schreiner
Posted on 09 June 2011
Chief Justice – Hans Hansen Associate Justices of Washington County – Benjamin Jensen, Ryan Sousek, Nicholas Wulf Associate Justice of Lincoln County – Jim Foley, Brendon Henning, J. Henry O’Neal District Judges of Washington County – Taliesin Harrison, Nate Williamson District Judges of Lincoln County – Aaron James Colwell, Richard Wright Jr. Continue Reading
2011, Top Stories, Towns
Town Counselor Applications Now Available Here!
Posted on 09 June 2011
Applications for “JUNIOR COUNSELOR” and “SENIOR COUNSELOR” for those delegates and counselors wishing to return to Boys’ State next year are now available. Current delegates should choose the “JUNIOR COUNSELOR” application, while current counselors should choose the “SENIOR COUNSELOR” application. Thank you to all counselors and delegates for your hard work so far this week! Continue Reading
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