Date: Fri 19-Jun-1998

Publication: Bee

Author: MICHEL

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Learning About Government

(with cut)

Colin Doniger and John Tamborino are attending Boy's State, an American Legion

sponsored program at Eastern Connecticut State University June 21 -26. This

program can prepare young people for high places -- President Bill Clinton

participated in Boy's State for the state of Arkansas.

Boy's State is a unique learning program designed especially for 11th grade

boys.

During the week, juniors study the branches of the state government, the

voting process, and development of good citizenship.

Participation in the legislative process will include attending forum

meetings, nominating representatives, debating issues, and in the end,

electing a governor at the student level.

Edward Nawrocki, member of the American Legion Post 202, said that there is no

Girl's State in Connecticut at this time. He said that Girl's State, a program

to teach junior girl's about government, is starting to become available in a

few states.

He cited another program, The Oratorical, which is offered for boys and girls

from 6th grade to 12th grade. This American Legion sponsored program, which

includes discussions on the constitution and public speaking contests, allows

boys and girls to compete for major scholarships in the spring.