Delegate Packing List Considering the length of the Oklahoma Boys State Program and the distance from home for most Delegates, everyone in attendance should apply significant consideration into packing for the week-long camp. The Boys State Administration has assembled this checklist of essential items to bring to Boys State. We strongly suggest you utilize this […]
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Samsung Scholarship The Samsung Corporation of Korea granted the American Legion with a very large endowment in gratitude for the sacrifice of American Servicemen during the Korean War. The money is to be used for scholarships awarded to children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, or adopted children of a U.S. Veteran who served during a time of
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Shape your lifetime…tuition free!* Oklahoma Boys State presents delegates with the opportunity to jump start their college education by earning up to three upper level college credits. Rogers State University offers delegates three hours of upper level college credit for successfully completing the Oklahoma Boys State Education program. They will enroll at Rogers State University
You may have heard the story of the blind men in India who were asked to describe an elephant using only their sense of touch. The first, grabbing the elephant’s leg said, “it feels like a tree,” another holding the trunk stated, “it feels like a snake,” while a third grasping the tail defined it
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Rules at Boys State Common sense rule If you question whether something should be done, the chances are it shouldn’t. You can always ask a GRAY OR BLUE SHIRT! Respect authority Anyone wearing a gray, blue, or red shirt should be treated with the same respect and acknowledged authority as your own counselors. Listen to
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Success at Boys State Success at Boys State comes not just from winning high office, or any office at all for that matter. Success comes from sharing this week of government, leadership, and patriotism with several hundred other young men like yourself who constitute the best our state has to offer. Your success will be
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Logistics Transportation to and from Boys State is the responsibility of the delegate and/or the delegate’s parent(s). Delegates should arrive at the parking lot of the Dr. Carolyn Taylor Center (DCTC) of Rogers State University in Claremore, OK. We recommend you arrive at the RSU campus by using Will Rogers Blvd and turning into campus
Life at Boys State The Boys State curriculum focuses on government, leadership, and patriotism, but delegates leave the camp with so much more. They leave with lifelong friends and a sense of belonging to a brotherhood of highly-motivated successful young leaders. Review Delegate Rules of Behavior Boys State Attire Your uniform is the Boys State
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“Oklahoma Boys State develops engaged citizens and passionate servant-leaders by giving young men hands-on training in the workings of local and state government. They obtain the qualities that result in success in college and in life. I applaud Boys State for its continuing work to instill in young Oklahomans the values of service, leadership and
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