Senator Shelley Moore Capito addresses The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State, sharing her experiences as West Virginia’s first female U.S. Senator and her guidance on public service, responsibility, and community leadership.

Chad Morrison, CEO of Mountaineer Food Bank, is dedicated to expanding food access across West Virginia. With a passion for community and the outdoors, he leads efforts to fight hunger while embracing rural life with his family in Sutton.

WVU’s President E. Gordon Gee and Extension Dean Dr. Jorge Atiles speak jointly at The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State, offering messages of civic leadership, public service, and the power of higher education. Their combined appearance underscores WVU’s dedication to the future of West Virginia’s youth.

Respect for the flag is more than tradition—it’s a foundation for leadership. At ALMBS, Americanism shapes youth leaders into role models who serve with integrity and purpose.

Tune into the ALMBS livestream to hear Secretary of State Kris Warner discuss the importance of civic engagement and leadership. His extensive experience in public service offers valuable lessons for our Citizens.

Join us on the ALMBS livestream to hear an inspiring message from Jamie Summerlin, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and founder of Operation Welcome Home. His journey across America and continued support of Mountaineer Boys State will leave a lasting impact on our Citizens.

The Sons of The American Legion continue their proud tradition of honoring veterans through the Flying Flags for Heroes initiative. With over 1.3 million flags placed nationwide, they ensure every hero’s sacrifice is remembered.

Get Ready for an Incredible Experience at American Legion Boys State, WVU Jackson’s Mill! Brace yourselves for an amazing opportunity that’s not to be missed. Prepare to dive headfirst into the dynamic world of government instruction through one of the most respected and exclusive educational programs available to high school students in the United States.

The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State returns to developing the “Men of Tomorrow” in 15 days. Are you ready for this Week that Shapes a Lifetime?

Here is a preparation checklist:

Read entire contents of the Citizen Packet.
Obtain physical examination and bring completed WVSSAC Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physician’s Certification Form and Affidavit and Consent to Treat to Registration. The Affidavit and Consent to Treat requires a parent(s)/guardian(s) signature and must be notarized.
Attend an orientation session. (RSVP online; only two session remain June 1 and June 5)
Visit ALMBS website https://wvboysstate.org.
Subscribe to our channel on YouTube at https://y.wvboysstate.org, follow us on Twitter at: https://t.wvboysstate.org, follow us on LinkedIn at https://i.wvboysstate.org, like our Facebook page at: https://f.wvboysstate.org, and join the discussion on our Facebook group at: https://fg.wvboysstate.org.
Study law lecture, under the Legal Career Path.
Develop a plan (What you want to do/be at The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State.) and backup plan(s). (If first, second, third, etc. plans

It remains our goal to have every high school and home school community in the State of West Virginia represented at each annual ALMBS session. We are willing to work with you to assure that your high school is represented at the program.

ALMBS is a leadership action program where qualified high school students take part in a practical government exercise. It is designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of state government and to impress upon the citizen the fact that our government is just what we make it.

The goal of ALMBS is to teach good government through participation by becoming a mythical state government and operating it as such. It is an objective citizenship training program which strives to inculcate individual responsibility to the community, state, and nation.

ALMBS is still accepting HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDATIONS and APPLICATIONS for the 2022 ALMBS Camp to be held June 12-18, 2022.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Individuals