NY Boys’ State delegates receive honors from Post 376
OXFORD – Fort Hill American Legion Post 376 Commander, Darlene Ardron held a small ceremony on February 1 at the Oxford Academy High School for three boys. These students were 2017 delegates to the 81st annual New York American Legion Boys’ State last summer. Commander Ardron presented them with framed certificates of appreciation and medals. The delegates for Post 376 were: Mark Drewniak Jr., Zachary Ford, and Jacob Loughren. Oxford Academy High School principal Mike Waters was there to congratulate the boys.
The Fort Hill American Legion sponsored the juniors through their treasury’s special fund with support from local organizations including this American Legion Squadron 376, Sons of the American Legion. Ranked at the top of their class, and nominated by the school, these boys have impressive resumés.
Mark Drewniak Jr., son of Mark Drewniak Sr. and Karen Covell, led the Pledge of Allegiance on Memorial Day for the American Legion. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has an Academic “O”. Mark has been active in his community such as being a member of the Oxford Fire Department and an Eagle Scout. Mark has also been the Class Treasurer for the last four years.
Jacob Loughren, son of Ray and Elizabeth Loughren of Oxford, read a poem on Memorial Day for the American Legion. He has an academic “O”, won and attended the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference award, the CCC award, and the High School Art award.
Zachary Ford, son of Michael and Patricia Ford of McDonough, read the Gettysburg address on Memorial Day for the American Legion. He is a member of the National Honor Society, has an Academic “O”, as well as an Academic First and Second Bar. Zach has been awarded the Eagle Scout rank for the Boys Scouts of America. He has been on the Golf team for the last five years. Zachary also serves at St. Joseph’s Church.
Boys’ State is a week-long program that immerses high school youth (who are currently completing their junior year) in self-government, citizenship and leadership mentoring. Now going into its 82nd year in New York, Boys’ State broadens the understanding of American governance and instills a sense of patriotism in participants through interaction with peers, a cadre of American Legion counselors, and a squad of active duty U.S. Marines. Starting the last Sunday in June at SUNY Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY, the program impresses upon the boys the fact that their government is what THEY make it.
The three delegates enjoyed, with nearly 1,000 other students, top-notch speakers that headlined their general assemblies, team-building activities, sporting events and other extracurricular activities. During the program, they practiced military drills, participated in legislative sessions, and learned about county caucuses and state party conventions.
For more about Boys’ State, visit: http://boysstateny.org/ The historic Fort Hill Post #376 is located at 17 South Washington Avenue. For inquiries, contact the Legion at (607) 843-8166 or email Oxford107@Frontier.com or AmerLegion@stny.rr.com . For more about the Oxford Post 376, visit OxfordLegion.com.
Pictured: Jacob Loughren, Zachary Ford, and Mark Drewniak Jr., 2017 NY Boys' State delegates, received honors from Post Commander Darlene Ardron (far left) and First Vice Ernie Spicer (far right) and congratulations from Michael Waters, High School Principal (at right). (Photo by Melissa Gross)
The Fort Hill American Legion sponsored the juniors through their treasury’s special fund with support from local organizations including this American Legion Squadron 376, Sons of the American Legion. Ranked at the top of their class, and nominated by the school, these boys have impressive resumés.
Mark Drewniak Jr., son of Mark Drewniak Sr. and Karen Covell, led the Pledge of Allegiance on Memorial Day for the American Legion. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has an Academic “O”. Mark has been active in his community such as being a member of the Oxford Fire Department and an Eagle Scout. Mark has also been the Class Treasurer for the last four years.
Jacob Loughren, son of Ray and Elizabeth Loughren of Oxford, read a poem on Memorial Day for the American Legion. He has an academic “O”, won and attended the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference award, the CCC award, and the High School Art award.
Zachary Ford, son of Michael and Patricia Ford of McDonough, read the Gettysburg address on Memorial Day for the American Legion. He is a member of the National Honor Society, has an Academic “O”, as well as an Academic First and Second Bar. Zach has been awarded the Eagle Scout rank for the Boys Scouts of America. He has been on the Golf team for the last five years. Zachary also serves at St. Joseph’s Church.
Boys’ State is a week-long program that immerses high school youth (who are currently completing their junior year) in self-government, citizenship and leadership mentoring. Now going into its 82nd year in New York, Boys’ State broadens the understanding of American governance and instills a sense of patriotism in participants through interaction with peers, a cadre of American Legion counselors, and a squad of active duty U.S. Marines. Starting the last Sunday in June at SUNY Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY, the program impresses upon the boys the fact that their government is what THEY make it.
The three delegates enjoyed, with nearly 1,000 other students, top-notch speakers that headlined their general assemblies, team-building activities, sporting events and other extracurricular activities. During the program, they practiced military drills, participated in legislative sessions, and learned about county caucuses and state party conventions.
For more about Boys’ State, visit: http://boysstateny.org/ The historic Fort Hill Post #376 is located at 17 South Washington Avenue. For inquiries, contact the Legion at (607) 843-8166 or email Oxford107@Frontier.com or AmerLegion@stny.rr.com . For more about the Oxford Post 376, visit OxfordLegion.com.
Pictured: Jacob Loughren, Zachary Ford, and Mark Drewniak Jr., 2017 NY Boys' State delegates, received honors from Post Commander Darlene Ardron (far left) and First Vice Ernie Spicer (far right) and congratulations from Michael Waters, High School Principal (at right). (Photo by Melissa Gross)
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