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"Missouri Boys State was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I truly believe that Boys State has changed the way I think about government, the world, and my own life!"

-- Wyko ter Haar '06
Springfield, MO

2009 Democracy in Action

The 2009 Missouri Boys State Awards ceremony was held in the University of Central Missouri Multipurpose Building on Saturday Morning. This followed a demonstration of various governmental activities by the citizens that that parents and guests observed on a short tour. Citizens held city council meetings, county commissioner hearings, both the House and Senate were in session, the Supreme Court heard and decided a case, and there were various stations to represent the schools of instruction and other groups.

Citizen of the Week Scholarship

Benjamin Robert Salmon; Hermitage, MO
1st Runner Up: Scott Edward Skrabal; Columbia, MO
2nd Runner Up: Clayton Travis Buback; St. Charles, MO

  


Citizen of the Week

Citizen of the Week Award Winners

 

Boys Nation Delegates:

Boys Nation Delegates

 

 

Boys Nation Delegates
Joshua Mitchell Davis; Poplar Bluff, MO
Sidhant  Misra; Columbia, MO
1st Runner Up: Scott Edward Skrabal; Columbia, MO
2nd Runner Up: Jackson Ross Hobbs; Lee's Summit, MO   

Jerry L. Litton Model County Award
Frank County
Gamble County (1st Runner Up)
Bradley County (2nd Runner Up)

Harry S. Truman Model City Award
Crowder City
Carnahan City (1st Runner Up)
Richardson City (2nd Runner Up)

Athletic Competition
Gambrel (1st Place) - 170 points
Richardson (2nd Place) - 150 points
Boone (3rd Place) - 146 points

2009 Staff Scholarship
Kyle Adam Nettesheim
Julian Anthony Nicks

 

Governor's Cup Challenge Winner
2009 Missouri Boys State Staff...70 years in a row!

Governor's Cup

Governor's Cup: 2009 MBS Staff after winning the Governor's Cup Challenge

2009 MBS Staff after winning the Governor's Cup Challenge

2009 MBS Staff after winning the Governor's Cup Challenge

 


Staff Scholarship:

Staff Scholarship Winners Kyle Nettesheim and Julian Nicks

 

 
Model City Award

Model City Award: Crowder City Mayor Eric Watkins and Dean of Counselor Dale Wright

   
 
Model County Award

Model County Award: Frank County Presiding County Commissioner, Michael Steven Mountain and Dean of Operations Tim Miller

     

"Outstanding Awards"

 

Outstanding Judge

               

Outstanding Attorney

Michael Alan Huddleston: Potosi

Kevin Austin Manley: Wentzville

Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer

Outstanding Legislator

David Mahlon Kerby: Kirksville

Benjamin Robert Salmon: Hermitage

Outstanding Business

Outstanding Treasurer

Duggan City Cleaners

Garrett Glenn Pitts: Kirksville

Max Andrew Banerjee: Rockville

Outstanding Lobbyist

Willie Joe Crusha:St. Louis

John Loren Brookman: Warsaw

Outstanding Journalist

Outstanding Political Party Chairman

Noah Alexander Lennon

Benjamin Robert Salmon  

 

 

 

     

Outstanding Journalist: Noah Alexander Lennon

Outstanding Legislator: Benjamin Robert Salmon

Oustanding Attorney: Kevin Austin Manley

Outstanding Judge: Michael Alan Huddleston

 

 

 

Outstanding Political Party Chairman: Benjamin Robert Salmon

Outstanding Treasurer: Garrett Glenn Pitts

Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer: David Mahlon Kerby

Outstanding Lobbyist: John Loren Brookman

The Legislative Leaders:  Jeremiah Hays, Speaker of the House,
Kenneth John Fox, President of the Senate;
Nii Kpakpo Ekow Abrahams, President Pro Tem
Legislative School Counselor: Justin Stephan

Outstanding Business: Max Andrew Banerjee &Willie Joe Crusha


 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know...
Parents are encouraged to attend Democracy in Action and the awards ceremony held on Saturday mornings at the UCM Multipurpose Building

 

 

 
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