Dr. E. Gordon Gee is one of America’s most prominent higher education leaders, having helmed universities for more than three decades. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the top 10 university presidents in the United States.

In 2014, Gee returned to West Virginia University, where his career as a university president began. His leadership goals include putting students first, advancing the university’s research agenda, partnering with West Virginia communities and making sure that 1.8 million West Virginians know in their hearts and minds that West Virginia University is their university.

Born in Vernal, Utah, Gee graduated from the University of Utah with an honors degree in history and earned his J.D. and Ed.D. degrees from Columbia University. He clerked under Chief Justice David T. Lewis of the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals before being named a judicial fellow and staff assistant to the U.S. Supreme Court. In this role,

The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State was held June 7-13, 2015 at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill. Students took part in creating the 51st State to the Union. Founded in 1936, the goal of The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS) is to educate and train youth in understanding one of the country’s most precious freedoms; the democratic form of government. ALMBS is characterized as “West Virginia’s premier school of Americanism, Citizenship and Leadership!” West Virginia proudly holds the 2nd oldest American Legion Boys State charter in the nation.

County Election Results

Sheriff – Jackson Porter (F), County Clerk – Austin Nelson (F); Prosecuting Attorney – Samuel Price (F); Circuit Clerk – Caleb Shreve (N); Assessor – Shane Bodkin (N); State Senate – Jake Long (F), Jordan Duncan (N); House of Delegates – Jonathan Benson (F), Brandon Stern (N), James Stollar (N), Chris Grady (N), Nathan Miller (N); County Commission – Nick Johnson (F), Tyler Helm (F), Brady Estep (N)

City Election Results

Mayor – Matthew Lazear (F); City Council – Nicholas Dolan (F), William Combs (F), Jeff May (N)

County Election Results

Sheriff – Justin “Wheels” Wheeler (N), County Clerk – Aric Varlas (N); Prosecuting Attorney – DJ Hahn (N); Circuit Clerk – Evan Cook (F); Assessor – Fargo Camerlengo (F); State Senate – Nicholas Keaton (F), Donald Kummer (N); House of Delegates – Jackson Geis (F), Sam Ross (F); County Commission – Jake Bondi (F), Spencer Rodgers (N), Bailey Fox (N)

City Election Results

Mayor – Kole Starkey (N); City Council – Dakota Williams (F), Donald Kummer (N), Anthony Haden (N)

County Election Results

Sheriff – David Coleman (F), County Clerk – Matthew Zollinger (N); Prosecuting Attorney – Colin Harvath (N); Circuit Clerk – Ken Wu (N); Assessor – Isaac Turner (N); State Senate – Maxwell Snider (F), Spenser Hively (N); House of Delegates – Nathan Green (F), Cole Atha (N), Adam Davis (N), Nick Watton (N); County Commission – Brandon Akers (F), Juan Ervin (N), Levi Phillips (N)

City Election Results

Mayor – Billy McCauley (F); City Council – Ryan Cunningham (F), Zachary Kerns (N), Tucker Aldridge (N)

County Election Results

Sheriff – Dylan Fogel (N), County Clerk – Raheem Stafford (N); Prosecuting Attorney – Ethan Miller (N); Circuit Clerk – Thomas Vu (N); Assessor – Vacant (V); State Senate – Aaron Miller (F), Spencer Mays (N); House of Delegates – Cameron Kiner (F), Greyson Teets (F), Nolan Holley (N), Hunter Monroe (N); County Commission – Thomas Lancaster (N)

City Election Results

Mayor – Vacant (V); City Council – Julian Work (F), Mike Rochetti (F)

County Election Results

Sheriff – David Accord (N), County Clerk – Cameron Barehiesi (N); Prosecuting Attorney – Hunter Sums (N); Circuit Clerk – Roger Cummings (N); Assessor – Brook Chambers (N); State Senate – Tyler Ried (N), Vincent Powell (N); House of Delegates – Joseph Bonafield (F), Kerry Smith (F), Drew Polezvsh (N), Brandon Taylor (N), Thomas McCintosh (N), Michael Susman (N), Ian Fealy (N); County Commission – Mattew Joseph (N), Seth L. (N)

City Election Results

Mayor – Emery Smith (N); City Council – Kerry Smith (N), Solomon (N)

The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State is a week long program focused on government, leadership, and citizenship. The program is open to any male, junior who lives or attends high school in the State of West Virginia. Complete the Application form on http://wvboysstate.org and work with your High School Guidance Counselor or local American Legion Post to get registered. Limited slots are available, so ACT NOW!

Eligibility requirements:
**Male, junior who lives or attends High School in WV
**2.75 or higher GPA
**Involved in leadership and/or civic activities

When and Where:
June 7-13, 2015
WVU Jackson’s Mill

Endorsements:
“Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for students… You are the next generation of leaders, and we are counting on you to rebuild America into an even greater nation than we are today.” — Senator Joe Manchin III

Questions? Send us a message through the “contact us” form on our website and we will work to enroll you in this “Week that shapes a lifetime!”