Nominations and applications for the 2021 Wyoming Boys State session are now being accepted online at www.wyoboysstate.org. The session will be held June 13-19 at the University of Wyoming in Laramie,

Boys State, a program that aims to develop tomorrow’s leaders, is sponsored by the American Legion and is offered to boys who have completed their junior year and have at least one remaining semester in high school. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 session, high school seniors will also be accepted this year.

Applicants must be of good character and have an interest in government. Delegates will compete for a variety of scholarships and may earn three college credits for completion of the program. Two Wyoming delegates will have the opportunity to attend the Boys Nation program in Washington, D.C.

The cost of attendance at Wyoming Boys State is $300, and may be sponsored by local American Legion Posts or private sponsors. For information and an overview of the Boys State program, visit the website at www.wyoboysstate.org or contact your high school guidance counselor. Applications must be completed online and submitted to the high school student guidance office or local American Legion Post by March 15. Powell area youth can contact Hughes-Pittinger Post 26 for more information by emailing americanlegionposg26@gmail.com or calling 307-754-3411.

Important dates to know are:

• March 15: Application deadline

• April 16: Selections for 2021 delegates announced

• May 31: Deadline for delegates to complete registration (selected delegates will receive information via email)

• June 13-19: Boys State session

For further information, email info@wyoboysstate.org.