Boys' and Girls' State

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American Legion Post 29 and the American Legion Auxiliary sent a record number of students from Siloam Springs and Gentry to Boys' State and Girls' State this year, according to judge advocate J.W. Smith. The high school juniors learned government by creating a mythical state through the election of public officials on local, county and state levels and then by carrying out the duties of these respective offices. Pictured above are Boys' State attendees David Kay (of Gentry) (left), John Heinrich, Hayden Smith, Kyle Snavely, Coby Roach, Kyle Comiskey, Legion judge advocate J.W. Smith, Zachary Adkins (of Gentry), Robin Norwood, Kruz Flesner (of Gentry), Matt Juillerat (of Gentry), Tyler Vass and Teague Broquart. The 75th session of Boys State began on May 31 and ended June 5. It was held on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

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Auxiliary president Carol Smith was pictured with Girls' State attendees Josie Tarin, Lauren Little (of Gentry), Haley Stewart, Abby Cox, Madison Stricker and Lydia McFarland. The 73rd session of Girls' State began May 31 and ended June 5. It was held on the campus of Harding University in Searcy.