Fontana Students to Attend Boys State

Three FUSD high school students will be getting a first-hand lesson in government.  American Legion Post 262 is sending Bryan Bennet of A.B. Miller High School and Darrell Comminey and Jonathan Arana of Fontana High School to the 70th session of the American Legion California Golden Boys State Program on June 16-23 in Sacramento.

Bryan, Darrell, and Jonathan were selected based on their outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service to their school.  At Boys State, the boys will learn about the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.

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 a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.  The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a similar program for young ladies called Girls State.