As the sun rises on another eventful day at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State, we reflect on the moments that made yesterday truly special.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Dr. E. Gordon Gee, currently serving his second term as the President of West Virginia University, is a distinguished leader in higher education with a career spanning over three decades. Born in Vernal, Utah, Dr. 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 has held more university presidencies than any other American, including at The Ohio State University (twice), Vanderbilt University, Brown University, and the University of Colorado. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the top 10 university presidents in the United States. Dr. Gee’s commitment to education extends beyond administration; he is the co-author of over a dozen books on law and education. Today, we are honored to have him as our keynote speaker at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State.

Tony Caridi, known as “The Voice of the Mountaineers,” is a renowned sportscaster for West Virginia University’s Mountaineer Sports Network and West Virginia Radio Corporation’s Metronews Radio Network. Born on September 8, 1962, in Lockport, New York, Caridi’s passion for sports broadcasting was sparked by listening to the NBA’s Buffalo Braves, the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, and the NFL’s Buffalo Bills1. He graduated from Syracuse University’s S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1984. Caridi arrived in West Virginia in 1984 and has been a vital part of the state’s sports broadcasting scene ever since. In addition to his broadcasting career, Caridi is also a children’s book author. Today, we are honored to have him as a keynote speaker at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State. Tony Caridi’s presentation is followed by the Americanism Team presentation on the US Flag Code.