; Catawba College will host the 66th annual session of Tar Heel Boys’ State June 19-25. This is the third consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and close to 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected to participate. Sponsored by the ... ;

Catawba College will host the 66th annual session of Tar Heel Boys’ State June 19-25.   This is the third consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and close to 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected to participate.

Sponsored by the American Legion, Tar Heel Boys’ State is directed by Roger Cooke of King.   Involving high school juniors who are academically in the top third of their class, the program is a weeklong practical study of the structure and operation of North Carolina State Government.   In a non-partisan atmosphere, participants take a hands-on approach to learning how state and local governments function.   Citizens, as the participants are known, develop an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by creating and living under their own mock government.

During the week, citizens are grouped into cities as they organize their own local government, elect officers, prepare a city charter and conduct city activities.   Citizens also assume the role of a senator, representative or lobbyist to research and write bills for their legislature.   Each citizen is also a member of a fictitious political party that will develop a party platform, campaign for party candidates and ultimately elect a slate of officers to govern.

Notable state leaders traditionally speak at sessions during Tar Heel Boys’ State. Past speakers have included the N.C. governor and lieutenant governor, the N.C. attorney general and secretary of state, as well as distinguished alumni from the programs.

This year, slated speakers include on Sunday, June 19, a keynote address by Congressman Patrick McHenry, a Republican representing the 10th District of N.C. at 3 p.m.; on Monday, June 20, N.C. Legislator Linda Johnson of the 74th District at 9 a.m., and at 10:10 a.m., Vice Chair of the N.C. Republican Party Linda Daves; on Wednesday June 22, local government officials, including Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz and High Point City Council Members Ronald Wilkins, Benita Sims and Bill Bellamy, at 1:30 p.m.; and on Friday, June 24, N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will speak at 10 a.m.

Boys’ State participants will also be involved this year in a “Teen Forum” radio show which will be broadcast live from Catawba’s campus to radio stations in N.C. and S.C. between 4 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22.   During the evening Friday, June 24, participants will be entertain each other during an All-Star Quiz Bowl Challenge, a chorus concert, a band concert, and a talent show.   The week concludes with a commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, in Keppel Auditorium.

Notable former Boys’ State participants include Catawba College Alumnus Phil Kirk ‘67,   chairman emeritus of the N.C. State Board of Education and president and secretary of NCCBI; professional basketball great Michael Jordan of N.C.; and N.C. Governors Jim Hunt and James Martin.   National program alumni of note include U.S. President Bill Clinton, U.S. Vice Presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw and NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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For more information about Tar Heel Boys’ State, visit their website at www.tarheelboysstate.com.   Between June 19-25, contact Scott McAbee, instructional coordinator for the program, on the Catawba College campus at 704-645-4518  and 704-645-4553, or Tonia Black-Gold, Catawba College communications officer, at 704-637-4393.

; Catawba College will host the 66th annual session of Tar Heel Boys’ State June 19-25. This is the third consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and close to 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected to participate. Sponsored by the ... ;

Catawba College will host the 66th annual session of Tar Heel Boys’ State June 19-25.   This is the third consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and close to 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected to participate.

Sponsored by the American Legion, Tar Heel Boys’ State is directed by Roger Cooke of King.   Involving high school juniors who are academically in the top third of their class, the program is a weeklong practical study of the structure and operation of North Carolina State Government.   In a non-partisan atmosphere, participants take a hands-on approach to learning how state and local governments function.   Citizens, as the participants are known, develop an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by creating and living under their own mock government.

During the week, citizens are grouped into cities as they organize their own local government, elect officers, prepare a city charter and conduct city activities.   Citizens also assume the role of a senator, representative or lobbyist to research and write bills for their legislature.   Each citizen is also a member of a fictitious political party that will develop a party platform, campaign for party candidates and ultimately elect a slate of officers to govern.

Notable state leaders traditionally speak at sessions during Tar Heel Boys’ State. Past speakers have included the N.C. governor and lieutenant governor, the N.C. attorney general and secretary of state, as well as distinguished alumni from the programs.

This year, slated speakers include on Sunday, June 19, a keynote address by Congressman Patrick McHenry, a Republican representing the 10th District of N.C. at 3 p.m.; on Monday, June 20, N.C. Legislator Linda Johnson of the 74th District at 9 a.m., and at 10:10 a.m., Vice Chair of the N.C. Republican Party Linda Daves; on Wednesday June 22, local government officials, including Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz and High Point City Council Members Ronald Wilkins, Benita Sims and Bill Bellamy, at 1:30 p.m.; and on Friday, June 24, N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will speak at 10 a.m.

Boys’ State participants will also be involved this year in a “Teen Forum” radio show which will be broadcast live from Catawba’s campus to radio stations in N.C. and S.C. between 4 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22.   During the evening Friday, June 24, participants will be entertain each other during an All-Star Quiz Bowl Challenge, a chorus concert, a band concert, and a talent show.   The week concludes with a commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, in Keppel Auditorium.

Notable former Boys’ State participants include Catawba College Alumnus Phil Kirk ‘67,   chairman emeritus of the N.C. State Board of Education and president and secretary of NCCBI; professional basketball great Michael Jordan of N.C.; and N.C. Governors Jim Hunt and James Martin.   National program alumni of note include U.S. President Bill Clinton, U.S. Vice Presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw and NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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For more information about Tar Heel Boys’ State, visit their website at www.tarheelboysstate.com.   Between June 19-25, contact Scott McAbee, instructional coordinator for the program, on the Catawba College campus at 704-645-4518  and 704-645-4553, or Tonia Black-Gold, Catawba College communications officer, at 704-637-4393.

Catawba College will host the 72nd annual session of Tar Heel Boys' State June 19-25. This is the eighth consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and approximately 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected. Notable state leaders tradit...

Catawba College will host the 72nd annual session of Tar Heel Boys' State June 19-25. This is the eighth consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and approximately 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected.

Notable state leaders traditionally speak at sessions during Tar Heel Boys' State. Past speakers have included the N.C. governor and lieutenant governor, the N.C. attorney general and secretary of state, as well as distinguished alumni from the programs.

This year, slated speakers include on Monday, June 20, at 9:00 a.m., Representative Linda Johnson will speak about writing bills and at 10:10 a.m., a debate between Veleria Levy, Rowan County Democratic Party Chair, and Andrew Brock, N.C. Republican Party Senator; on Wednesday, June 22, at 1:00 p.m., Wake County Commissioner Tony Gurley and Pender County Commissioner Chester Ward will offer information to Boys' State participants about his role as an elected official in county government, while High Point City Council Member Bernita Sims and Durham City Council Member will discuss their role as an elected official in city government; also on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., NC Supreme Court Justice, Robert Edmunds will speak on the Judicial System. The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, Walter Dalton, will speak on the State Government on Friday June 24 at 10:00 am to the young men.

During the evening of Friday, June 24, participants will entertain each other with a chorus concert, a band concert, and a talent show. The week concludes with a commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, in Keppel Auditorium.

Sponsored by the American Legion, Tar Heel Boys' State is directed by Charlie Cleary of Hillsborough, an American Legion member and a Boys' State staffer for the last several years. Involving high school juniors who are academically in the top third of their class, the program is a weeklong practical study of the structure and operation of North Carolina State Government. In a non-partisan atmosphere, participants take a hands-on approach to learning how state and local governments function. Citizens, as the participants are known, develop an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by creating and living under their own mock government.

During the week, citizens are grouped into cities as they organize their own local government, elect officers, prepare a city charter and conduct city activities. Citizens also assume the role of a senator, representative or lobbyist to research and write bills for their legislature. Each citizen is also a member of a fictitious political party that will develop a party platform, campaign for party candidates and ultimately elect a slate of officers to govern.

Former Boys' State participants of note include Catawba College Alumnus Phil Kirk '67, chairman emeritus of the N.C. State Board of Education; professional basketball great Michael Jordan of N.C.; and N.C. Governors Jim Hunt and James Martin. National program alumni of note include former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Vice Presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, former NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw and NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong.

For more information about Tar Heel Boys' State, visit www.ncboysstate.org.

Between June 19-25, contact Christopher Byrd, instructional coordinator for the program, on the Catawba College campus at 704-637-4216, or Tonia Black-Gold, Catawba College communications officer, at 704-637-4393.

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Catawba College will host the 77th annual session of Tar Heel Boys' State June 19-25. This is the eleventh consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and approximately 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected. Notable state leaders trad...

Catawba College will host the 77th annual session of Tar Heel Boys' State June 19-25. This is the eleventh consecutive year that the weeklong event has been held on campus and approximately 300 participants, all rising high school seniors from North Carolina, are expected.

Notable state leaders traditionally speak at sessions during Tar Heel Boys' State. Past speakers have included the N.C. governor and lieutenant governor, the N.C. attorney general and secretary of state, as well as distinguished alumni from the programs.

This year, slated speakers include on Monday, June 20, at 9:00 a.m., Representative Linda Johnson will speak about writing bills and at 10:30 a.m. Senator Jeff Jackson and Senator Andrew Brock will speak about the Political Parties; on Wednesday, June 22, at 1:00 p.m., Representative Carl Ford  will discuss his role as an elected official in county government.  Karen Alexander, Salisbury city mayor will discuss her role as a city official and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., NC Supreme Court Justice, Robert Edmunds will speak on the Judicial System.  United States Congressman Bob Inglis will speak on issues facing the US Government on Friday June 24 at 10:00 am to the young men.

During the evening of Friday, June 24, participants will entertain each other with a band concert, and a talent show.  The week concludes with a commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 25, in Keppel Auditorium.

Sponsored by the American Legion, Tar Heel Boys' State is directed by Roy Pressley of Waynesville, NC, an American Legion member and a Boys' State staffer for the last several years.  Involving high school juniors who are academically in the top third of their class, the program is a weeklong practical study of the structure and operation of North Carolina State Government.  In a non-partisan atmosphere, participants take a hands-on approach to learning how state and local governments function.  Citizens, as the participants are known, develop an understanding of the responsibilities of citizenship by creating and living under their own mock government.

During the week, citizens are grouped into cities as they organize their own local government, elect officers, prepare a city charter and conduct city activities.  Citizens also assume the role of a senator, representative or lobbyist to research and write bills for their legislature.  Each citizen is also a member of a fictitious political party that will develop a party platform, campaign for party candidates and ultimately elect a slate of officers to govern.

Former Boys' State participants of note include Catawba College Alumnus Phil Kirk '67,  chairman emeritus of the N.C. State Board of Education; professional basketball great Michael Jordan of N.C.; and N.C. Governors Jim Hunt and James Martin.  National program alumni of note include former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. Vice Presidents Al Gore and Dick Cheney, U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, former NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw and NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong.

For more information about Tar Heel Boys' State, visit www.ncboysstate.org.

Between June 19-25, contact Christopher Byrd, instructional coordinator for the program, on the Catawba College campus at (704) 637-4216, or Tonia Black-Gold, Catawba College communications officer, at (704) 637-4166.