by Eric | 1 Jun 2026 | 2026, Legislative, Alamo, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Bataan, Belleau Wood, Gettysburg, Recent Posts
Motions, Seconds, and Votes! City Councils and School Boards Hold First Meetings
City and School Boards held their inaugural meetings at Cornhusker Boys’ State. The mock government simulation allowed them to practice the duties and responsibilities of their offices. Delegates engaged in spirited debate about the issues of the day and passed many local laws and policies. The topics range from serious issues ripped from the headlines to fun local ordinances to enhance their town’s culture. The government simulation runs throughout the week. Thank you to the local attorneys who helped guide delegates through the experience.
by Cale | 6 Jun 2025 | 2025, Bunker Hill
By Nayan
The Bunker Hill City Council passed a very special ordinance during its first session: The Bunker Hill Boy of the Day Act. Each night, the town would recognize one individual for their contributions to improving their town, both in reputation and in character and quality. In an inspiring display of character, the council unanimously decided that neither they, nor the mayor, could be awarded this honor. Pictured above is the voting process of tonight’s selection. The award went to Colton Pilakowski for his tireless work in the legislature among other acts and generally excellent behavior. This procedure is an important reminder that you need not have a position to contribute to the town. The town is built by the people and it should be for the people.
by Tony | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Bunker Hill
By Nayan
Every night, the delegates of Boys’ State engage in leadership discussions; sharing experiences from their lives that have made them who they are. Bunker Hill’s discussion was on “What It Takes?”, opened up on what they believe it takes to be, not just a good leader, but a good citizen. These discussions provide a unique opportunity for the delegates to open up about topics that they may never have shared or thought about before and to learn from those who have lived very different lives.
up on what they believe it takes to be, not just a good leader, but a good citizen. These discussions provide a unique opportunity for the delegates to open up about topics that they may never have shared or thought about before and to learn from those who have lived very different lives.
by Tony | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Bunker Hill
By Cale
The city of Bunker Hill kicked off its first school board meeting of the year, and boy did people turn up. On the agenda were topics such as a cell phone ban in school and drug testing for participation in extracurriculars. Public comment centered on the cell phone ban which saw multiple “parents” show concern about reaching their students at school. Eventually, the board amended the policy to allow keeping phones but include disciplinary action for disruptive use in the classroom, and passed the amended policy making it the first broad policy on personal technology in the district.
by Eric | 4 Jun 2025 | 2025, Bunker Hill, Alamo, Manila Bay, Valley Forge, Volleyball, Sports
By Carter
Day two of volleyball brought intense rallies, narrow finishes, and major shifts in momentum. Valley Forge and Belleau Wood remain undefeated at 2-0, both surviving tough tests to stay atop the standings. Valley Forge edged out Gettysburg in two tight sets, while Belleau Wood held off a fierce challenge from Manila Bay in a three-set battle. Bunker Hill bounced back with a strong win over Yorktown, who now drops to 0-2. Alamo pulled off a thrilling comeback against Bataan, winning a nail-biting third set of 18-16. With most teams now sitting at 1-1, the race to the top is wide open heading into the latter part of the week!
