2027 Americanism Boys & Girls State Program
2027  Post #104  accepts applicants for Boys & Girls  State candidates  till Mid February-    Applications must be presented before deadline - March 1st 2027 ----Open to current year 2027  High School Juniors only.
It is totally open &  sponsored by Post #104 to chosen students--- It involves one week at a college campus
Sunday-thru Saturday in early June.  it also includes  college or Tech school scholarships funds.

Contact Post #104 or your High School Counselors which should also  have the application forms &  information
Boys State  is an Am. Legion  program in local and state government in which students selected participate in actual learning experiences. Students select their own officials in accordance with regular election procedures.  They organize and operate their own city, county and state governments.  Bills are introduced and debated in their legislature.  Justice is administered by their own law enforcement agencies and courts. In this program they witness the democratic process and have the opportunity to learn that their government is just what they make of it.   
See Below those LHS students  who attended in 2027 they will also  share their experience.  

2026 Americanism Boys State Program
Ayden Hilker
Anden Hilker  -Boys State:   he attends LHS  . His extra curricular activities are marching Band, Trumpet, fishing, shooting, camping &  FFA.    He is interested in continuing his education & attending Bemidji State &  interested in WORKING FOR THE  DNR as conservation officer or forestry,    He is the son of Krystal Chapin & Jeremy Hilker.
First and foremost I would like to thank Post #104  for allowing me to attend Boys State.  This week has been phenomenal, and some of the most fun I've had in my life.  I've made friends, met goverment officials ,and  run in elections. 
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This has been an awesome learning experience.  I've made friends who I will be taking fishing this summer. 
Thank you ALL
Post #104 Announces its Selections  FOR 2026 Boys State Chosen in March 2026  to represent Litchfield Post #104.-
They both are attending a week at  Boys State held at St John’s Collegeville campus in June 8-14th..  Post #104 has also  decided to present them with a college scholarship to continue their education after High School after completing this program..  
Post #104 extends Its congratulations to these students.
Some comments from
Ayden Hilker
after attending
2026 Boys State
Hawkins Nyholm
Hawkins  Nyholm  - Boys State:   His extra curricular activities-  Track & Cross Country , Shots Trap competitively,   He also  participates with  Civil Air Patrol &  holds rank as 2nd Lieutenant.      He is interested in continuing his education preferably at a military academy.   He is the son of Leslie & Jason Nyholm.
Some comments from
Hawkins Nyholm 
after attending 2026 Boys State
I'm increditibly, thankful
for this once in a lifetime opportunity Post#104 provided me with.  This week has beeen so informative, interesting and engaging.  This program has given me a new perspective on government.
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I learned so much more than I thought I ever would. 
 I'm insanely grateful that 
Post #104  gave me a chance
to attend this experience.
My thanks to all.
BOYS & GIRLS STATE PROGRAM
See you-tube video's below
Applications must be presented before March 1st 2027 Open to current year High School Juniors only.
It is totally open &  sponsored by Post #104 to choosen students
It involves one week at a college campus
Sunday-thru Saturday in early June.
Contact Post #104 or your High School Counselor which should also  have the application forms &  information.

Boys & Girls State Past years
2025 Litchfield had no candidates.
2024 reported that this was a great experience for them & meeting and making new friends they will have for a lifetime.
It help them being accepted for colleges of their choice.
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Cheyenne was accepted by the Army-Navy and Air Force Acadmey's- & now is a student of the Air Force Acadmey.  Brett is now attending Yale University

Applications must be presented before March 1st 2027 Open to current year High School Juniors only.
It is totally open &  sponsored by Post #104 to choosen students
It involves one week at a college campus
Sunday-thru Saturday in early June.
Contact Post #104 or your High School Counselor which should also  have the application forms &  information.

Boys & Girls State Past years
2025 Litchfield had no candidates.
2024 reported that this was a great experience for them & meeting and making new friends they will have for a lifetime.
It help them being accepted for colleges of their choice.
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Cheyenne was accepted by the Army-Navy and Air Force Acadmey's- & now is a student of the Air Force Acadmey.  Brett is now attending Yale University
Cheyenne Nyholm-         2024 Girls and Boys State                      Brett Penk
 Post #104 Selections
2024 JULY Regular Meeting ---
Hosted Girls & Boys Staters were present with parents..
- Presented  achievement Certificates & each received a $500. scholarship
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2024

Post #104
Boys & Girls State
Click Pamphlet Below for details:
& Student Application Form

Great Opportunity For Current year - Grade 11th - Junior High School Students only
- Click on Pamphlet  & Application Form Below--  Submit Application ASAP so planning can begin for Student
.   Great opportunity!!
Boys State Link http://Boys State --www.mnboysstate.org/-- & Video

You Tube Video about Girls State   2 -8 min
Post 104 Web Site & Lounge