Johnson at N.D. Boys State

A gathering of 49 participants were on the North Dakota State College of Science campus in Wahpeton for the annual Boys State.

Sponsored by the American Legion and running from June 11-16, North Dakota Boys State brings together outstanding young men between their junior and senior years in high school.

Among the participants was Kyle Johnson from Kensal.

Selected from schools across North Dakota, these delegates come to the NDSCS campus for a week of activities focusing on leadership and government.

Delegates participate in hands-on learning activities including city and county government functions, disaster simulation exercises and the publication of a daily newspaper that is written and edited by delegates. In addition to this “learning by doing” process, delegates have the opportunity to experience speeches and debates from visiting dignitaries.