Town Election Results – 2025

by | 2 Jun 2025 | 2025, Highlights, Top Stories, Town Elections

Town Election Results – 2025

The first step in forming the model government at American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State is the town elections. Each floor of the University of Nebraska residence hall represents a “town” that elects a mayor, city council, school board, and state senators. After the elections, these newly elected officials participate in workshops to learn about their responsibilities and duties. Once they understand their roles, they will begin debating legislation and policies in their respective meetings.

Bunker Hill

Mayor:

Andel Rivangow

City Council:

Caleb Haecker

Jacob Bryne

Henry Ligon

School Board:

Carson Sieber

Hagen Nguyen

Maxwell Joy

County Supervisor:

Trey Rittscher

Legislature:

Destry Russell

Benjamin Whealy

Dylan Pandorf

Jeff Shen

Nicholas Krondak

Jordan Farmer

Valley Forge

Mayor:

Omran Smoqy

City Council:

Dimitri Pettit

Owen Quakenbush

Kaden Kleen

School Board:

Aydenn Scherff

Connor Sutton

Cooper Kreikemeier

County Supervisor:

Zack Law

Legislature:

Boston Krueger

Keith Kliewer

John Gilmore

Edwin Naranjo Aranda

Dylan Kollmorgen

Jacob Cover

Yorktown

Mayor:

Evan Pavlik

City Council:

Tim Hernandez

Dane Meyer

Callaway Seip

School Board:

Manan Agarwalla

Carson Harder

Brody Patterson

County Supervisor:

Jacob Novotny

Legislature:

Carter Brady

Colin Bell

Koang Deng

Solomon Jacobitz

Shawn Joy

Gowtham Sathi

Gettysburg

Mayor:

Jackson Wondercheck

City Council:

Isaac Haack

Jackson Aden

Karlito Holthus-Hunt

School Board:

Noah Rand

Easton Dutcher

Landen Cauthon

County Supervisor:

Joseph Clark

Legislature:

Aziz Allam

Jake Stadig

Lucas Petersen

Landen Mooney

Deegan Nebesniak

Aiden Klein

Alamo

Mayor:

Rodney Tuttle

City Council:

JT Lantis

Luke Scott

Hagan Jones

School Board:

Turner Heikes

Karson Hubl

Keyton Reck

County Supervisor:

Anderson Gaarder

Legislature:

Alex Morresen

Robert Parks

Isaiah Jacobson

Brady Durban

Noah White

Benson Trompke

Manila Bay

Mayor:

Luke Melrose

City Council:

Tyson Freeman

Micah Gerlach

Beau Ruma

School Board:

Braylon Peterson

Crew Witthuhn

Jonathan McMillen-Peters

County Supervisor:

Jack Osborn

Legislature:

Jacob Maloley

Marc Louthan

Reece Santamaria

Ethan Rosenthal

Jack Canterberry

Ethan Samuelson

Bataan

Mayor:

Tyler Cape

City Council:

Maurice Sherrod

Jefferson Erickson

Easton Roeber

School Board:

Deric Sayers

Hayden Reznicek

Jack Scheibel

County Supervisor:

Alexander Werner

Legislature:

Oscar Krog

Sheldon Foner

Nolan Gartner

Jack Waring

Sebastian Camio

Leandro Magana-Magana

Ryan Kelly

Belleau Wood

Mayor:

Kreyten Zimmerman

City Council:

Maxwell Haffener

Jarek Erickson

Wyatt Estee

School Board:

Drew Paulsen

Taven Borcher

Jaxon Pleskac

County Supervisor:

Christian Lemburg

Legislature:

Brady Quinlivan

Richard Deaver

Maxwell Roberts

Rikhil Jasti

Steven Dickerson

Luke McGinty

 

 

Governor Grant Ruma Adresses Cornhusker Boys’ State 2025

by | 2 Jun 2025 | 2025, Highlights, Top Stories

Grant Ruma Addresses 2025 Cornhusker Boys’ State Delegation at Opening Ceremony

LINCOLN, NE (June 1, 2025) — The 2024 Governor of Cornhusker Boys’ State, Grant Ruma, delivered an inspiring address to the 2025 delegation at the opening ceremony held at the University of Nebraska’s Hawks Hall College of Business. The event marked the beginning of the 2025 session of the American Legion’s prestigious civic leadership program.

Ruma, a 2024 graduate of Omaha’s Creighton Prep High School and a native of Ft. Calhoun, NE, shared his journey through Boys State, urging the new delegates to take full advantage of the opportunity before them. As a former delegate and Governor of Cornhusker Boys’ State, Ruma emphasized the importance of engaging in civic duties and making a positive impact on their communities. Later, Ruma was joined on stage by Elkhorn South graduate, Nikolai Khots, to discuss their shared experience representing Nebraska at the ultra-competitive American Legion Boys Nation program in Washington, D.C. last year.

Ruma, who is set to attend the University of Tennessee-Knoxville this fall to major in Public Affairs, spoke passionately about his plans to pursue a career in public service and how Cornhusker Boys’ State helped shape his aspirations. “This week is an exciting time for Boys’ Staters! Let’s forge a legacy, starting now, that shows future generations of Staters that America’s best days are not behind us. They are yet to come,” Ruma told the crowd of young leaders.

The 2025 delegation listened intently as Ruma shared insights on the value of integrity, collaboration, and commitment to service. His words resonated with many of the new delegates, who are beginning their own leadership journeys in Nebraska’s mock government.

At the end of the week, Ruma will welcome his successor in a ceremonial handoff, symbolizing the continuity of leadership within the Cornhusker Boys’ State program. His speech set the tone for a week of learning, growth, and civic engagement for all attendees.