Boys State Today
Updated 7/14/2009
Welcome to your one-stop source for all things related to Boys State 2009.
If you are looking for results to our elections simply select the county, city,
or state election from the list on the left to get the latest information.
Thank you to citizens who have joined Friends of Boys State
We are very grateful to the citizens of Boys State 2009 who have become members of FOBS (Friends of Boys State).
Each of those listed below have made a monetary contribution to support the Boys State program and ensure the continuation of the program.
If you would like to become a member of FOBS you should send a check (made out to Palmetto Boys State) to Palmetto Boys State, c/o Dr. Sinclair Lewis, 508 Holly Creek Drive, Anderson, SC 29621.
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JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTS “HIGH QUALITY” EDUCATION FOR ALL
The Palmetto Boys State House of Representatives debated House Bill 0109 in session on June 11 and 12.
The essence of the bill was whether or not the House wanted to support the proposed Constitutional Amendment for
“High Quality” Education. Presently the Constitution reads “to guarantee each student in the pubic schools of
South Carolina the availability of at least minimally adequate educational programs and services appropriate to his
needs……” The House bill wanted the Constitution changed to replace “minimally adequate” to read “high quality” educational
programs.
The bill was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives and then sent to the Senate where it was also unanimously
approved thus becoming a joint resolution.
The citizens of Boys State were given the opportunity of signing a petition supporting the constitutional amendment.
These hundreds of signatures will be sent to the citizens committee supporting the amendment.
IF YOU DID NOT HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN THE PETITION YOU CAN GO ONLINE AT
GoodbyeMinimallyAdequate.Com AND ADD YOUR SIGNATURE.
Nationalists Win State's Highest Office, Feds Well Represented
The citizens of the State of Palmetto have selected their representatives for the state offices. Nationalist
Nathaniel Madden has won the state's highest office, but the Federalists were finally able to break through and win the
majority of state offices. Click on "State General" on the left to view the results.
County Elections "Nat" So Close!
After a narrow victory in the Palmetto Boys State city elections the Nationalists used that momentum to establish a
stronghold over the six counties that make up the state. The electorate was apparently fed up with the Federalists and
elected Nationalist party members to 93 of the 151 available county offices. Will the Federalists be able to rebound with
a respectable showing in the state elections? Click on the county names on the left to see the results for each individual county.
Nationalists Get The Edge In City Elections
The members of the Nationalist party of Palmetto Boys State are celebrating today as they narrowly edged out the Federalists for
the most city offices won in our state. The Nats also held the lead in Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem race wins.
While the totals were
very close, the Nationalists have served notice to the Feds that they will need to bring their "A-game" with the county and
state elections looming. Hover over the counties on the left and select each city to view detailed election results.
The State Newspaper Feature on Palmetto Boys State
Columnist Bertram Rantin writes about the 'Life-changing moment' experience at Palmetto Boys State.
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Boys State In The News
WIS TV's Lucas McFadden paid a visit to Palmetto Boys and Girls State and became an honorary citizen!
Click here for video.