Bluffton American Legion Post 382 recently recognized Bluffton High School students who participated in Buckeye Boys State and Girls State this summer.

Misha Groman and Jack Burrell attended the American Legion Buckeye Boys State at Bowling Green State University. Kenzie Braden attended Buckeye Girls State at the University of Mount Union. 

The students participated in an eight-day education program on Ohio government for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of a mythical 51st state, local, county and state government.

Students were exposed to the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of a U.S.  citizen.The training is objective, practical and non-partisan with city, county and state government operated by students elected to the various offices.

Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement, presentations, assemblies, a band and recreation. Local American Legion posts select high school juniors to participate between their junior and senior year in school.

Bluffton American Legion Post 382 and the Bluffton Lions Club sponsored the students.

Kenzie is the daughter of  Beth Hauenstein and Dan Braden. Misha is the son of Darrell and Irina Groman. Jack is the son Sean and JoLynn Burell.

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From left, Dennis Morrison chair of Boys and Girls State, Kenzie Braden, Misha Groman and Jack Burrell.