Palmetto Boys State is a unique and exciting one-week program designed to teach
young men about our governmental sytem and the politics that make it run.
However, Boys State is much more than learning about government. In fact, for those
young men who are chosen to attend, it might be the most important and fulfilling
week of their lives!
Sponsored by the American Legion
In Memory
The Boys State family has lost one of its own. Gary Fan, our 2009 Lt. Governor,
passed away early Tuesday morning 10/20/2009 as a result of severe head injuries
he sustained in an automobile accident the previous Wednesday morning on his way to
school. Gary was a senior at Southside High School and was to return to PBS
as a junior counselor this year. He was an alternate to Boys Nation and was
selected to address the Department of South Carolina American Legion Conference
this past summer.
Gary was an amazing young man who touched the lives of everyone
he knew, both young and old. He was a member of Wando City and had a special
bond with every member of his city. On several occasions Gary expressed to
PBS staff members how much Boys State meant to him and how the program had impacted
his life in a dramatic way. He will truly be missed and his memory will be
cherished by all who knew him.
WE ARE FAMILY.
WE ARE BOYS STATE!
Welcome To Palmetto Boys State
Palmetto Boys State 2010 will take place at the University of South Carolina from
June 13 - June 19. If you want to learn more about the Boys
State experience, or are already participating this year and you want something
to get excited about, take a look at our new Palmetto Boys State video below.
Samsung Scholarship
The Samsung Scholarship is given in appreciation of the USA�s participation in the
Korean War. One citizen will receive $500 to $1000 from Samsung Corporation and
will be eligible to compete for additional awards from Samsung up to $50,000. A
scholarship application can be downloaded by clicking
here.