by Dan | 9 Jun 2011 | Top Stories, Activities, Towns, 2011
Early this Wednesday morning, the Political Action Committees set up a PAC Fair in the lower level of the Harper-Schramm-Smith Dining Hall to solicit donations and recruit new members for their organizations from towns all-across the Boys’ State. PACs are created around interests ranging from firearms to education to health care. While Counselors provide the ideas, the delegates are fully responsible for establishing each organization’s beliefs and agenda. One-by-one towns moved through the fair, asking questions, discussing issues, and donating money. New this year is Boys’ State’s totally paperless electronic money system programmed by Newsletter/IT Counselor Frank Dolezal.
PAC Members Discuss with Potential Investors.
The Health Care PAC Slogan.
Another PAC Discussion.
A Belleau Wood Investor Transfers Money, while an Alamo Investor Talks Business.
A Closeup of the New Electronic Money System.
by Dan | 7 Jun 2011 | Top Stories, Activities, Towns, 2011
This evening, delegates made the long march from Harper Hall to Haymarket Park to watch the Lincoln Saltdogs take on the Winnipeg Goldeyes. After two days of working hard, the boys were able to enjoy a relaxing evening at the ballpark. While the weather gave us a pleasant break from recent blistering summer temperatures, the ice-cold lemonade was still delightfully refreshing. The game began with Boys’ State Governor Hon. Nick Schreiner throwing out a first pitch, followed by the singing of both the Canadian and American National Anthems, The Star Spangled Banner being sung by the Girls’ State Chorus. A squad of Boys’ State delegates under the command of 1Lt. Cale Farquhar (USACE) bore the colors. In addition, the candidates had the opportunity to explore a display from the Nebraska Army National Guard. In the end, the Saltdogs overcame their three-game losing streak by beating the Goldeyes 5-4 with a run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
The Boys’ State Color Guard During the National Anthem.
The Color Guard Marching off.
The First Swing of the Game.
View from the Stands.
The Lemonade Man.
The First Swing of the Game.
by Dan | 7 Jun 2011 | General Election, Top Stories, Results, Towns, 2011
The Ballots have been counted in the 2011 Boys’ State General Election for State/County Offices. Here are the results:
2011 Cornhusker Boys’ State
Results of Primary Election
State Ticket
Lieutenant Governor:
Nationalist: Jacob Jarecki
Federalist: Doug Larson
Secretary of State:
Nationalist: Glen Ready
Federalist: Audel Salazar
State Treasurer:
Nationalist: Aaron Kroll
Federalist: Misael Azpeitia
State Auditor:
Nationalist: Erich Vogel
Federalist: Spencer Morris
Attorney General:
Nationalist: A.J. Farrand
Federalist: Koby Daniel Archuletta
Public Service Commissioners
Nationalists: Beau Ballard, Taylor Boldt, Christ Lambrecht, Alec McCurdy, Tyler Moes
Federalists: Jon Burr, Gabe Collins, Dustin Hahn, Luke Loecker, Austin Pierce
County Ticket:
Washington County:
County Sheriff:
Nationalist: Kirby Mendyk
Federalist: Blake Bunner
County Attorney:
Nationalist: Eli Van Boening
Federalist: Paul Downey
County Clerk:
Nationalist: D.J. Hinman
Federalist: Austin Heineman
Clerk of the District Court:
Nationalists: John Foster, Justin Stagemeyer
Federalists: None
Non-Political:
Members of the State Board of Education:
Kyle Boyle, Nick Clayburn, Michael Echtenkamp, Josh Mooney, Barrett Pieper, Kaleb Simmerman
County Judges:
Michael Hollman, Brian Vodvarka
County Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Grant Beckman, Spencer Sydow
Public Defender:
William Justice Hastings, Robert A. Hoy
Lincoln County:
County Sheriff:
Nationalist: Colton Hoover
Federalist: Michael Brune
County Attorney:
Nationalist: Dakota Pariset
Federalist: Devin Shroeder
County Clerk:
Nationalist: Andrew Pierce
Federalist: Kalen Farr
Clerk of the District Court:
Nationalists: Connor Bloedorn, Joshua
Federalist: Stuart Fritz
County Treasurer:
Nationalist: Jordan Stoler
Federalist: Alex Hinton
Non-Political:
Members of the State Board of Education:
Grant Kros, Jacob McGinley, Ben Shelbourn
County Judge:
Anton Olbricht, John Pritchard
County Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Blake Due, Andrew Wilshusen
Public Defender:
Dalton Gabel, Texan Tonjee
A hearty congratulations to all of this afternoon’s winners!
by Dan | 7 Jun 2011 | Basketball, Recent Posts, Volleyball, Activities, Sports, Towns, 2011
This afternoon, the Boys proved that their strength and ability extends beyond the campaign stump or legislative chamber onto the basketball and volleyball court. Photos courtesy of John Thompson.
Gettysburg and Valley Forge Play in the Sand.
Belleau Wood and The Alamo Fight for the Ball.
Yorktown Goes in for the Layup Amidst a Fierce Bunker Hill Defense.
Bunker Hill Boys Hang Out.
by Dan | 7 Jun 2011 | Primary Election, Recent Posts, Activities, Towns, 2011
This afternoon, delegates in both the Nationalist and Federalist Parties gathered to cast their votes in the Primary Election for State and County offices. Nebraska State election commissioners were there to keep the process official. The mood was tense, as each young man carefully weighed his decision before checking the box that will change someone’s life this week.
Belleau Wood Casts Their Vote.
Pictured Left, One of the Diligent Election Commissioners Managing the Voting Process.
A Yorktonian Considers Which Candidate’s Box to Check.
The All-Important Blue Ballot Sheet.
A Valley Forge Citizen Makes His Decision.
A Gettysburg Citizen Casts His Vote.
