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Boys State History
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Boys State
History
The first session of Badger Boys State was held in 1939 at
Sponsorship
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until 1941 when
the Badger
Boys State
program
annually.
sponsorship
opportunities
and recent
new past
community
campus.
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acknowledge
theCollege
cooperation andwho have
moved to the
present
location on
the Ripon
sponsored
students in the
are
sponsors
are also
encouraged.
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by Ripon
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campus. Wecourtesies
gratefullyextended
acknowledge
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cooperati
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sponsorship
opportuniti
es and
new community
sponsorship
are filled
on a encouraged.
first-come, first-served
many
years together.
and courtesies
extended
by Ripon College through these
organizati
on sponsors
are also
Requestsbasis.
for
—
Sponsorship
fee
of
$250
per
student
covers all costs
many years together.
sponsorship are filled on a first-come, first-served
basis.
for the student to attend. To maintain low fees, Badger
World War II forced the suspension of
— Sponsorship fee of $250 per student covers all costs
Boys State has subsidized the cost of student attendance
the Badger Boys State program in
World War II forced the suspension
for theinstudent
to attend. To maintain low fees, Badger
recent years.
1943, 1944 and 1945. The program
of the Badger
Boys
State
program
in
Boys
State
has
subsidized
the cost
of student
endance for
— After Badger Boys
State
receivesattpayment
requires
over
100
volunteer
1943, 1944
and
1945.
The
program
in
recent
years.
sponsorship, registration cards will be returned to the
counselors and staff, plus a part-time
requires special
over lectures
100 staff
volunteer
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Boys
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who will
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the cardspayment
to the local
of 45 consisting— Aftsponsor
counselors
and
staff
,
plus
a
partsponsorship,
registrati
on
cards
will
be
returned
to
the
school(s)
from
which
the
sponsor
wishes
students
to be
of professionals from their respective field of expertise.
time special lectures staff of 45
sponsor
who will
then deliver the cards to the local high
selected
from.
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from
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from
sponsor
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students
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from. to attend for the allotted sponsorships, Badger
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alternative
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completion of the 2014 session, approximately 65,550— In the
sponsorship
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havefrom
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has grown
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1939 to
overState
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to attendideas.
for theHowever,
allotted ifsponsorships,
Badger
satisfactory,
requests
for
full
refund
must
be
made
today, with inception.
a top attendance of 1,080 in 1976. With
Boys State requests sponsors contact us for alternative in
writing to Badger Boys State by March 31. After this date,
completion of the 2015 session, approximately 66,428
sponsorship
ideas. However, if alternative plans are not
no refunds will be made.
Badger Boys State graduates are prominent as
citizens have attended Badger Boys State since its
satisfactory, requests for full refund must be made in
responsible leaders in public office, business, the
inception.
writing to Badger Boys State by March 31. After this date,
professions, industry, and the Armed Services.
no refunds will be made.
Badger Boys State graduates are prominent as
responsible leaders in public office, business, the
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professions, industry, and the Armed Services.
BADGER BOYS STATE
A week to change a lifetime.
75TH SESSION
June
13-20, 2016
2015
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Ripon,
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Contact Information
Scholarships & Alumni
Contact Information
Prior to June 11, 2015; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM:
Multiple scholarships are offered to select citizens who
Phone: (608) 745-1090
attend Badger Boys State. Additionally, many outside
— info@badgerboysstate.com
Badger Boys State
groups look favorably upon Badger Boys State badgerboysstate.com
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participants.
Prior to June
9, 2016;
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM:
Portage,
WI 53901-0388
Multiple scholarships
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citizens
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Emergency
number after 5:00PM: (920) 876-6002
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experience of participants via philanthropic gifts. To learn
PO Box
2482016; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM:
to bbsalumni.com.
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cipants also become members
Between June
9-18,
Ripon,
WI
54971
of the Badger Boys State Alumni Association. Founded
Phone: (920) 876-6000
Scholarships & Alumni
in 2004, this organization works to connect the 66,428
alumni of Badger Boys State as well as help improve
the experience of participants via philanthropic gifts. To
learn more, go to bbsalumni.com.
Emergency number after 5:00PM: (920) 876-6002
Badger Boys State
PO Box 248
Ripon, WI 54971
A program
of THE AMERICAN
LEGION,
A Program
of
Department
of
Wisconsin
the American Legion,
Department of Wisconsin
A week to change a lifetime
Activities
Over 885 young men from throughout Wisconsin will
participate at Badger Boys State in June. Upon arrival
at the Ripon College campus, they will be grouped into
cities and counties, thus forming a 51st state. For eight
days, the citizens of the new state will carry out the
functions of city, county and state government using
basic laws and fundamental procedures of the State of
Wisconsin as their guide.
The session’s success will be determined largely by the
attitude of the participants toward the program. If the
majority of the students attending Badger Boys State
reflect high ideals of citizenship, the program will be
an unqualified success. At Badger Boys State, good
citizenship means loyalty, sportsmanship, cooperation,
dependability, responsiveness, and an interest in the
week’s activities.
The program is designed to teach participants how the
United States of America has designed the preeminent
form of government and as citizens, we have no more
precious possession than the Constitution. Equally
important, as the future leaders in Wisconsin and beyond,
participants are immersed in significant group activities
assisting in the development of lifelong leadership skills.
Beyond the scheduled core activities, every citizen at
Badger Boys State is encouraged to participate in a varied
program of recreational activities designed to provide
relief from the fast pace of Badger Boys State.
The participants elect their own municipal, county and
state officials. As aldermen or county supervisors they will
frame, present and pass their own ordinances and laws
using their own law enforcement to ensure compliance.
As attorneys, they will prosecute or defend, or as judges,
hear cases in their own courts. Through this program,
these future leaders should develop a sense of individual
obligation to their community, state and nation.
To ensure each student arrives with an equal opportunity
to be successful, participants are provided complete
instructions prior to the session.
DISCUSSION SESSIONS – Outstanding professionals
hold discussion sessions in education, medicine, law
enforcement, engineering, political processes, ecology,
military, and ministry.
MUSIC – The Badger Boys State Band and Chorus are
organized and directed by distinguished musicians.
Young men with musical experience should bring their
instruments.
NEWSPAPER – The Badger Bugle Citizen is the official
newspaper of Badger Boys State and is issued everyday.
An editorial staff organizes for citizens interested in
journalism.
SPORTS – A schedule of competition is arranged for
softball, touch football, basketball, volleyball, tennis,
soccer, ultimate frisbee and cross-country.
Eligibility
— All Legion Posts should contact the high school in their
area to assure that at least one boy is selected to attend
Badger Boys State. It is essential for Posts to maintain
contact with schools regarding the selection process.
— Young men who have just completed their junior
year in high school and have their senior year remaining
before graduation are eligible to attend Badger Boys
State. Home-schooled students are eligible but must be
considered among the pool of students in what would be
their school district.
— Each boy must be sponsored by an organization that
pays all sponsorship fees.
— Scholarship is important and is part of the well rounded
participant. Participants should be from the upper third
of the class, but may vary due to school population.
Badger Boys State does not discriminate on the basis of
age, race, disability, sexual orientation, national origin,
handicap, creed, color, political affiliation, ancestry, or
membership in the National Guard, state defense force,
or any other reserve component of the military forces of
the United States or Wisconsin.
ORIENTATIONS
Informational meetings are held in many counties.
Participants, alternates, parents & school representatives
are urged to attend any one of these meetings.
Orientation schedules are posted and updated online.
An online orientation is also available.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from Badger Boys State is not
arranged by Badger Boys State and is the responsibility
of participants and their parents to arrange appropriate
transportation. There is no need for a vehicle on campus
as all activities take place on the closed campus.
The staff and counselors of Badger Boys State are
composed of 100% volunteers. The counseling staff
consists entirely of former Badger Boys State citizens.
Additionally, many legal, civic and professional advisors
participate as speakers and/or advisors.
VISITORS
Badger Boys State will be open to visitors and family
depending on space availability. Family and friends are
invited to attend all evening sessions. Noted speakers will
deliver short inspirational talks. Please verify schedule
times online at badgerboysstate.com.