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Friday, June 19th Press Secretary Conference
At Dorsey Hall, at around 9:30am on Friday morning, ALBBS Office of the Governor Press Secretary Benjamin O’Leary delivered a statement detailing Governor Nicholas Jenvold’s recent actions. Of the topics discussed, O’Leary brought distinct attention to the Governor’s...
State Highway Patrol Cadets Honor Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and American Legion Buckeye Boys State Highway Patrol (BBSHP) held a Memorial Program on Thursday evening for those who have died in the line of duty. This service commemorated those who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting...
Delegates Fight Hard To Win The Flags
The delegates at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) have been truly inspired to unite for a bigger cause: the city flags. The city flags are given out by ALBBS Legionnaires in consultation with other ALBBS staff within the City Section. These Legionnaires and...
Konold County Mayor Charged on Five Accounts
On Thursday afternoon at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), a trial began in which a Mayor of a city in Konold County, Brady Lampman, was put on trial for several counts of speeding, fleeing from officers, and one count of distracted driving that had...
Boys State 5K Gives Back
On Friday, the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Department of Development Service Agency (DDSA) is hosting the first ALBBS 5K race to promote community involvement while raising money for the American Red Cross. According to DDSA Director Alexander Sands,...
Mock Trial Court Sketch
Nikhil Hariharan (left) testifies in front of Judge Benjamin Kecian (right). Hariharan is representing the Brindle Falls Board of Zoning against Hawthorne Coffee Company, whose owner has displayed a military helicopter on his front lawn.Related ArticlesStay Up to Date...
A Closet Filled With Opportunities
At American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), leadership is about much more than holding an office or giving a speech. It is also about confidence, and sometimes confidence begins with something as simple as a clean shirt, a tie, or a well-fitting pair of pants. The...
Department of Development Unveils Economic Stimulation Package
Alexander “Xander” Sands, of Estepp City and the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Director of the Department of Development Service Agency (DDSA), recently introduced an initiative on July 17, issuing, for the first time in our state’s history, permitting...
Diving into the Journey of a Boys State Legislative Bill
Each day at the Farmer School of Business, Senators and Representatives alike hustle and bustle about the legislature, briskly shifting from room to room. In order to keep the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) government as close to its delegates as it can,...
Nobody Gnomes What’s Going On
On Wednesday morning, Zulch City witnessed a mysterious garden Gnome appear in the dorm hall. It is engulfed with a mossy coat, holding a flickering lantern in one hand, and in the other one, a spade. It is unclear why this figure has popped up, some speculate it is a...
Counties Racing for the Flag
Counties race to win a County Flag each day when the American Legion Buckeye Boys State government is operational. This political cartoon was hand-drawn by Jay Liette.Related ArticlesStay Up to Date With The Latest News & UpdatesReceive Hetuck Alerts Enter your...
The First University Presidents of American Legion Buckeye Boys State: A New Road
On Tuesday afternoon, the applause of the crowd echoed throughout Millet Stadium as five young adults made their way up, one-by-one to be officially recognized as University Presidents of the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) 88th session, a job that has...
Writhing Weather: Tornado Causes Chaos
On Thursday at 12:00 A.M., sirens on Miami University’s campus began screaming and American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Counseling Staff began directing and filing delegates downstairs to their tornado safe zones. Half-asleep and confused, many started wondering...
Weldon City Faced with a Budget Crisis
On Wednesday afternoon, the government of the city of Weldon was forced into a fiscal crisis over the passage of a budget due to ongoing disputes between the Mayor and the city council. The city mayor, Griffin Dunbar, has been accused of unreasonably increasing his...
GOVERNOR JENSVOLD DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER TORNADO
On Thursday at 3:00pm, the governor of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) officially declared a state of emergency. The declaration arose from a tornado that swept the state, killing 7 people, injuring 45 people, and pulverizing over 100 homes. Thankfully,...
Can You Pass the Bar Exam?
Hundreds of American Legion Buckeye Boys State delegates completed their bar exam this week but only some could pass. Who were the talented few? This political cartoon was hand-drawn by Justin Rench. Related ArticlesStay Up to Date With The Latest News &...
Lineup Law Gains Momentum
On Thursday at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), Jordan City officially passed a new ordinance known as the “Lineup Law,” designed to reduce delays and improve organization during program activities and public gatherings. The policy sets expectations for how...
Aviation Licenses Are Very Useful
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The Quietly Brilliant Delegates of the Legislative Service Commission
Many people throughout the states are under the impression that bills are both drafted and moved along the floor by the House and the Senate alone. In reality, a third party, the Legislative Service Commission (LSC), works from the shadows to ensure the quality and...
AI vs Humans: Which comes out on top in the electoral process?
With the rampant use of AI nowadays, it was only inevitable that some delegates would utilize it in their campaigning, but how does it compare to human ads? This political cartoon was hand-drawn by Justin Rench.Related ArticlesStay Up to Date With The Latest News...
Legislation Station: Environmental and Aviation bills
Thursday morning, two bills regarding the environment and aviation were passed onto the House committees at 9:50 A.M. and 9:56 A.M., respectively, becoming one step closer to becoming official laws. The first bill regarding the environment allows representatives of...
Crowding Up the College Fair
A sensational surprise is coming to American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) this Thursday afternoon from 3:00-5:00pm: the College Fair. This fair will hold over 60 colleges and military organizations. However, it isn’t just the colleges that are interesting; it is...
Making Every Conversation Count – Campaigning Beyond Posters
At the 88th session of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), campaigning is about more than just posters and speeches. For many candidates, success comes from meeting people, shaking hands, and making lasting impressions. Maximus Deaton, of Jordan City and a...
Chapman City Three-Way Tie Settled by Coin Flip
On Tuesday, the annual elections of American Legion Buckeye Boys State were firing on all cylinders, and a plethora of positions were secured by many of the delegates present. In the House of Representatives, a three-way tie emerged from Chapman City of Koppin County....
Hetuck Social Media Management Turns Into a Hands-On Learning Experience
Running The Hetuck social media page has been an exciting and rewarding experience that blends creativity, communication, and leadership in a fast-paced digital environment. It has allowed me to engage with a wide audience, share important updates, and represent the...
Governor Jensvold’s First Big Steps In Office
Since Nicholas Jensvold, of Pennell City, has now been officially sworn in as governor of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), he has been working nonstop on his plans for a brand new department of government. One of the things Governor Jensvold has been...
Residents Frustrated After Water Advisory Instated in Koppin County
On Wednesday afternoon, correspondents at The Hetuck were contacted by the ALBBS Environmental Agency (EPA) and informed of a water advisory being set in place in Koppin County. Samples analyzed by the ALBBS EPA in wells near the North Fork Hauling & Excavation...
Welsh County Mayors Work to Raise Tourism
The mayors of the cities of Welsh County are cooperating to bring together new policies and procedures to align their cities and bring profit to the county. The cities within Welsh County have been coordinating plans ranging from construction to law and order to...
How do Delegates Manage their Time in Band?
The American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) band, now composed of both a traditional concert band and string instruments, is a great time commitment: musicians practice twice a day and perform at evening assemblies. Since members of the band still must comply with...
Kirouac’s Campaign Bares It All
Jace Kirouac, a delegate from The American Legion Buckeye Boys State, began a very ambitious campaign on Sunday for his Senatorial run in the City of Chapman with a rather direct yet comprehensive campaign poster. The campaign proved to be incredibly effective, as it...
Federalists Take Control of State
Following the Tuesday elections, the Federalists ended up taking the majority of state offices, leaving Nationalists in the minority. This has led to some conflicts and many conversations about how this will affect the coming days. It had also brought up many...
Monumental First Governor and University President in Pennell Elected
On Tuesday, the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) annual election took place and Pennell City of Koppin County saw two positions filled for their respective first times in the city's history. Federalists Nicholas Jensvold and Miles Wiegand were elected for...
Legionnaires Influence Delegates at Boys State and Beyond
Around the Miami University campus and throughout the recent days, American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) Legionnaires have proved to be of great resourcefulness for delegates, aiding them in their diverse endeavors. Esteemed, honorable veterans, Legionnaires are...
Delegate #0001 of the 2026 ALBBS Has Honor of Carrying the BBS Colors
Throughout the week at the American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), delegates are being hand-selected for the honor of working with the color guard to carry flags and participate in evening assemblies in front of all other citizens. For Wednesday’s assembly,...
Mayor John Gutkuh Brings Fun and Unity to Pennell City Without Losing Focus
Federalist Mayor John Gutkuh of Pennell City in Koppin County has done a remarkable job taking on the hefty responsibilities that awaited him during his campaign. He has kept in mind some of the core principles of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), such as...
Unemployment Services Prove to be Vital for Delegates
On Wednesday, the unemployment services in Dorsey Hall opened for business. From a distance, at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), the election and campaign process may certainly read as intense. At all government levels, whether city, county, or state,...
Koppin County Delegate Nominates Self at County Caucus to Promote Gubernatorial Run
On Monday, the counties throughout Buckeye Boys State held their annual county caucuses. In Koppin County, Federalist City Secretary Nicholas Jensvold from Pennell, put valuable hours of campaigning time on the line to promote his gubernatorial run to his entire...
Boys State Band Breaks Tradition, Welcoming New Members
Twice a day, after lunch and after dinner, Buckeye Boys State musicians gather at Millett Hall to rehearse. These musicians form a traditional concert band, comprised of brass, woodwind, and percussion sections. Notably, the ensemble typically lacks string...
The Shouts That Echo Throughout Miami University
Sunday at American Legion Buckeye Boys State before the evening announcements, a loud roar could be heard right outside the Millet Stadium, a chant in unison from the city of Estepp. “EeeeeeeeSTEPP. EeeeeeeeSTEPP. EeeeeeeeSTEPP. Take a step for Estepp, take a step,”...
Campaign Mania: Delegates Make a Name for Themselves
Throughout the day on Monday, many campaign posters at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) began to cover the walls of every city. Some creative ones have stood out and successfully boosted campaigns. For example, origami swans were seen sitting around Flower...
Peltier Roommates Overcome Political Rivalry
After entering Buckeye Boys State as rivals from opposing parties in a contentious mayoral race, roommates Alex Miller and Topher Billups, both members of the city of Peltier, have overcome their early hostility and developed a mutual respect for each other heading...
Excitement Arises With The Senators’ Rallies
At the rally on Monday night taking place in Millett Hall, the nominees for senator and many other positions brought high intensity which in turn, created an atmosphere that brought the crowd together, cheering and applauding as each person gave their individual...
Committed Governor Candidates Have A Clash Of Titans
While there are several powerful duos in the running for this year's American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS) governor’s election, two of these duos are beginning to stand out from the rest. “Ben and Ben on the Ballot,” a duo made up of Benjamin O’Leary, of Weldon...
Nationalists Adopt “Better Education, Better Economy” Platform
On Monday night at the 2026 Nationalist State Party Convention, in a remarkable victory for the advocates of technical education, a plank was introduced increasing funding for trade schools. The proposal, authored by Elijah Harriman, of Chapman City and the...
A New Roadside Presence
American Legion Buckeye Boys State Highway Patrol (ALBBSHP) cadets were sworn in at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Millett Hall. Many cadets stated that they joined the ALBBSHP because of their interest in helping people through a career in law enforcement or the military....
Does Debate Sway Voting?
The county debate is a popular outlet for upcoming state and gubernatorial candidates to show off their charismatic expertise and win delegate votes for their position. The most anticipated is the debate for governor, which is between Nicholas (Nikki) Jensvold, of...
AI Vs Handmade Campaigns
At the 88th session of American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), delegates are using various methods to create campaign materials. Some candidates are turning to artificial intelligence, while others prefer to design their materials themselves. The growing use of AI...
Campaigning Candidates
Monday, the first full day of American Legion Buckeye Boys State was very busy for the delegates, all having their hands full running for city, county, and state job positions. Along with all of these events, one of the biggest is candidate campaigning. For all...
Defeated Candidates Find Success at State Job Fair
On Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM, the State Government Job Fair opened in Farmer Hall to all unemployed Boys Staters, with many of those defeated at elections and rejected from interviews using the event to explore new opportunities for non-elected job positions. Created...
A Hero Among Us
A Hero Among UsThis week at American Legion Buckeye Boys State (ALBBS), we have the privilege of learning from Nathan Winkleman, a proud U.S. Army veteran and member of the American Legion. Nathan served in the Army from 2004 to 2015, following a family tradition of...