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2014 West Virginia High School Packet

Dear High School Principals/Counselors,

Enclosed with this letter is information on The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS). ALMBS is an honors, leadership and citizenship academy which has existed since 1936 to teach “good government through participation” to the outstanding male Junior High School class members in the State of West Virginia.

Please take the time to review the enclosed materials and provide the requested response no later than December 16, 2013. You may visit https://www.mountaineerboysstate.org for additional information on the program. ALMBS has long been recognized as one of the most respected educational programs of government instruction for High School students.

It is our goal to have every High School, in the State of West Virginia, represented at the 2014 session; which is the 77th session of the program. We are very willing to work with you to assure that your High School is represented at the program.

Please do not hesitate to address any questions, regarding ALMBS to the point of contact for your area listed in the enclosed materials.

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2014 American Legion Post Packet

Dear Adjutant/Children and Youth Officer,

Enclosed with this letter is information on The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State (ALMBS). ALMBS is an honors, leadership and citizenship academy which has existed since 1936 to teach “good government through participation” to the outstanding male Junior High School class members in the State of West Virginia.

Please take the time to review the enclosed materials and provide the requested response no later than March 3, 2014. You may visit https://www.mountaineerboysstate.org for additional information on the program. ALMBS has long been recognized as one of the most respected educational programs of government instruction for High School students.

It is our goal to have every High School, in the State of West Virginia, represented at the 2014 session; which is the 77th session of the program. We are very willing to work with you to assure that your High School is represented at the program.

Please do not hesitate to address any questions, regarding ALMBS to the point of contact for your area listed in the enclosed materials.

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76th ALMBS Recruitment Begins

Help us recruit the next graduating class from American Legion Mountaineer Boys State. Information on the 76th program has been sent out to all WV high schools and American Legion Posts. Tell your friends about your experience and encourage them to attend. This year the program will be held June 9-15. And remember you are always welcome back to campus for the Formal Review and evening assembly on Wednesday at 6:00pm. It’s a great time for a reunion with your fellow citizens.

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