Buckeye Boys State

07/19/2026

The Ohio delegation is well represented this year! Congratulations to Senator Krivak, a member of the Nationalist Party, on being selected for 2026 American Legion Boys Nation. We're honored to have you in Washington, D.C. this summer.



The American Legion National Headquarters
Buckeye Boys State

07/18/2026

Roll out the welcome for Senator Mancha of Ohio! A proud member of the Federalist Party, Senator Mancha is ready to make the most of 2026 American Legion Boys Nation. We're excited to see the leader you'll become this summer.



The American Legion National Headquarters
Buckeye Boys State

07/04/2026

Rising and shining at 6:15 a.m. sharp to wish America a happy 250th birthday 🇺🇸

📸: Zander Baltzell, '26

06/23/2026

"[BBS delegate] Matzorkis, who plans to pursue a career in law, said, 'More often than not, great attorneys are the ones who can clearly articulate, argue and express their ideas and arguments. It is my belief that Boys State will help me do this exactly.'"

'[BBS counselor] Rich Ching — a 2003 Steubenville High School graduate, past Boys State participant and current staff member — said, "The motto of our program is ‘A Week to Shape a Lifetime,’ and I couldn’t agree more. As an attendee, this was my first experience to really be out in the world on my own as a 17-year-old, albeit in a very controlled environment. And in that environment, I realized that I could get away from the peer pressures and expectations of the people you grew up with and I felt like I could truly be myself.'"

"[SAL Commander] Shaun Loftin, commander of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 725, said the group raised more than $10,000 to send 50 young men and women to Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State this year."

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STEUBENVILLE — Eight Steubenville High School juniors spent the week learning about leadership, government and public service while representing their school at American Legion Buckeye Boys State at Miami University. Attending through the support of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 725, the ei...

06/23/2026

Thank you, Governor Mike DeWine, for joining us this year, and for all eight years that you've been Governor of Ohio!

06/22/2026

06/21/2026

As we close out another incredible week at Buckeye Boys State, we are filled with pride, hope, and deep gratitude. Over the past week, we witnessed young leaders step into roles as mayors, legislators, judges, and citizens — each one learning the power of civic responsibility, service, and working across differences.

While the colors are retired, the Buckeye Boys State flag remains on stage and salutes you, the delegates of the 88th Session of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State, as you depart from Miami University.

To the delegates: Your energy, curiosity, and courage to lead gives us faith in the future of our country. You came together from all across Ohio, united by a desire to serve something greater than yourselves. Your example reminds us that leadership grounded in integrity and purpose will always matter.

To the Legionnaires, staff, and counselors who made this week possible: Thank you for showing up, sharing your wisdom, and investing into the next generation of public servants.

Help us spread the word for the 2027 program by speaking to your underclassmen and by having them follow us here and on Twitter and Instagram .

To the future BBS class of 2027, we will see you in 356 days on June 13, 2027 for the 89th Session. But who’s counting?

For the last time: Gentlemen, this assembly is adjourned. We truly hope that this has been .

The American Legion National Headquarters
The American Legion - Department of Ohio
Buckeye Boys State Hetuck
Buckeye Boys State Band

06/21/2026

As graduation is ongoing, Legion Joe here to remind you that if you (or your son!) liked this program and like what you see, please help us spread the word, and encourage incoming juniors to apply for the 2027 program!

06/21/2026

Join us for the graduation assembly of the 88th Session of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State.

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