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75th Annual ALMBS

Who: WV High School Juniors
What: The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State
When: June 10, 2012 - June 16, 2012
Where: WVU Jackson's Mill
Why: Teach good government through participation
How: Contact your local American Legion Post

West Virginia High School Packet
American Legion Post Packet
American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Application

ALMBS Activities

At The American Legion Mountaineer Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights, privileges, duties, and responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county, and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.