Arielle O'Neal, Ashley Eachus, Tanner Pinks
Three Bluffton High School juniors were selected recently to attend their respective Girls' State and Boys' State in June.
Selected to attend Girls' State are Arielle E. O'Neal and Ashley Eachus. Selected to attend Boys' State is Tanner Pinks.
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 and Bluffton Lions Club sponsor these students. American Legion Buckeye Boys State is held at Miami University, Oxford, June 10-17.
Boys and Girls State participants are exposed to the rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities of citizens. The training is objective, practical and non-partisan with city, county and state government operated by students elected to the various offices.
Activities included sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement, presentations, assemblies, a band and recreation. High School juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts.
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