Marquette Catholic High School has made their selection for Hoosier Boys State 2013 that will be held at Trine University from June 16th until June 22nd.
The members of Marquette’s class of 2014 that were selected are: William Connelly, the son of Mr. & Mrs. W. George Connelly; Jack Disser, the son of Mr. Peter Disser and Ms. Leigh Ann Flora; Luke Salyer, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Darin Salyer; Phillip Shikany, Jr., the son of Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Shikany, Sr.; and Ian Smith, the son of Mr. Don Smith and Mrs. Staci Smith.
The mission of the Hoosier Boys State program is to provide young men an opportunity to learn how politics impact our daily lives. From the very afternoon delegates arrive until the time they go home they will experience, first-hand, how Indiana’s government process works by actively participating in a simulated government setup. By the time they leave, they will know more about our state government than 90% of their fellow Hoosiers.
This is not your normal classroom study session. They will have an opportunity to run for offices of their choice from the local up to state level positions. To win an office delegates will have to interact with over 600 peers and earn their votes, compromise and negotiate to get bills passed, and follow laws and procedures set up by their own establishment. Just like in real life.
Marquette’s Principal Mr. Jim White states, “I am proud that these five young men will be representing Marquette Catholic High School at this year’s Boys State program. Students who attend this program have always come back with a better understanding and appreciation of our government. It is an excellent program and we are thankful to be able to participate in it. We are fortunate every year to have American Legion members, ladies auxiliary groups, sororities, civic groups, and private individuals cover the cost of attendance for our students.”