Wellsville's American Legion Post 70 have selected Juniors Nick DaLonzo, Jr. and Jacob Reed as their candidates to attend the 2011 American Legion Buckeye Boy's State. DaLonzo is the son of Nick & Jacki DaLonzo and Reed is the son of Cindy & Karl Reed, all of Wellsville. Both candidates are “A” Honor Roll students at Wellsville High School.
Since 1936 the annual Buckeye Boys State is the largest in the nation. Sponsored by the Ohio American Legion, it is an 8-day hands on experience in the operations of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio governments. Starting from day 1 two political parties are formed to elect and operate city, county, state and school offices. All Boy's State candidates will be in the summer between their junior and senior years in high school and come from all four corners of the state.
The 2011 American Legion Buckeye Boy's State will be held June 11 through 19 on the campus of Bowling Green State University. More information on Boy's State can be found on the web site www.ohiobuckeyeboysstate.com.
Since its founding American Legion Post 70 have always kept Wellsville area youth in their hearts sponsoring many programs for their benefit. In addition to sponsoring candidates to both Boy's and Girl's State Post 70 annually awards two $1,000 scholarships to WHS graduating seniors. Any graduating senior is eligible to apply, regardless if their parents are American Legion members or not. Applications for the scholarships are available in the High School Guidance Councilor’s Office.
From the left pictured above is Nick Sr. & Jacki DaLonzo, Nick Jr., Jacob & Karl Reed.
Congratulations to both Nick and Jake...
ole nib
3 comments:
Thank you Ole Nib. On behalf of myself, Jacki, and my Son, I want to say thank you for his selection to Boys State. I would also like to say thank you to Dane Dysert, and also to the Wellsville American Legion for all that they do for the kids and the community. We are very proud of Nicholas, and we know he is looking forward to his trip to Boys State. What a great opportunity for him, and again, I say Thank You.
Nick DaLonzo
Nick - don't thank us. Thank your son. He did all the work and we're sure you must be proud of him. He made our part easy. Don't want to give him a big head so we'll just say enjoy Bowling Green.
nib
Congratulations Nick and Jake! You are both fine young men!
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