Chinook high school juniors (L-R) Tate Niederegger and Kade Friede have been selected to attend Boys State in Helena.

American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.

It is a participatory program where each participant becomes part of the operation of his local city, county, and state government.

The American Legion organized Boys State in 1935 to counter the fascist inspired Young Pioneer Camps. Participation in Boys State exposed boys to the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of a...