American Legion Post #17 to sponsor Meza, Uhlir at Boys State this summer

SIDNEY - Two Sidney High School juniors were selected to represent American Legion Post #17 at the American Legion Cornhusker Boys State Program this summer. 

Jonathan Meza and Luke Uhlir will join nearly 230 other high school juniors from across the state from June 4-10 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The annual citizenship program is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how city, county and state governments operate.

Cornhusker Boys State is set up as a functional “51^st state” and each selected student learns how government subdivisions operate by actually doing the job.  Participants campaign for offices, hold elections, take part in band and chorus, compete in athletics, and are involved in other various activities as part of the citizenship training program.

Special lectures and addresses will be delivered by experienced public officials and professional leaders from throughout Nebraska.  Invitations have been sent to the Governor and Secretary of State offices for special appearances at this year’s program.  Nationally acclaimed motivational speakers are also scheduled to address the entire group.

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The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of “Veterans Strengthening America.” Chartered by Congress in 1919, the American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to service members and veterans.  Legionnaires in more than 12,500 posts across the nation and regions overseas serve their communities with a devotion to mutual helpfulness.