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BOYS STATE 2009
Boys State interview were conducted April 20, 2009 at the
American Legion Post 372 by Sr. Vice Commander Ernest G. Brosh
and his staff. Once again, Cherry Hill West Counselor Barbara
Mitidieri and C.J. Davis of Cherry Hill East are to be
congratulated for submitting outstanding candidates for ―Boys
State‖ consideration. The delegates began a week of classes at
Rider University on Fathers Day, June 21, 2009. Sr. VC Brosh had
an impressive array of veterans to interview the boys. Ernie
Linden, Dave Hartzell, Chester Malik, Tom Adams, Steve Spillane,
John Murphy, Art Capilli, Tim Kraft, Ron Colucci, Dave Larsen
and Russ Craft. Each veteran gave a brief synopsis of their
military experience and career. Fourteen delegates and one
alternate were interviewed on a cold, rainy and dismal
evening. Sr. VC Ernie Brosh broke tradition by inviting the
parents of the boys and received many complimentary comments
during informal discussions following the interviews. This was
the most impressive group of young men that I have ever
interviewed and the first time that each boy received a grade of
excellent. Fifteen ratings of excellent from twelve different
interviewers is unusual to say the least and to have such a
large turn-out and the help I received from my fellow comrades
restored my enthusiasm for the entire program which quite
frankly, had been waning. I was impressed with the parents. I
informed them ―Boys State‖ was only one of many programs
sponsored and conducted by the American Legion and strongly
emphasized that we are an organization of veterans continuing to
serve America. It was not our intent to persuade their sons to
join the military. Quite the opposite. Our fervent wish is by a
better understanding of our democratic principles they will be
able to prevent our nation from engaging in further military
conflicts. Thanks to Lisa, part owner of Johnny’s for providing
the pizzas. Johnny’s Restaurant has been our veterans choice for
many years because of the continued ―quantity and quality‖ of
their fare. Thanks also to all who assisted in cleaning and
preparing the hall after a week of unprecedented crowds while
hosting the Vietnam Traveling Wall.
Submitted by Senior Vice
Commander Ernest G. Brosh
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BOYS STATE 2008 |
Boys State Delegates for 66th Class at
Rider University
Cherry Hill East High School:
Alex Adler, Logan Marro, George Perilstein, Ross Silverberg, Amand
Vemuri, David Weinstock and Brian Zaun.
Cherry Hill West High School:
Matt Altieri, John Boswell. David Matlack, Marcus O’Leary, Cameron
Rotblat and Samuel Suender.
One of the questions asked the delegates was, what comes to mind
when you hear American Legion? Some of the responses were:
Veterans and the Army.
The youth baseball league that is associated with it.
A Government organization.
Country, patriotism, the building that is close to my school
The building behind our high school and U.S. veterans.
Veterans who are very patriotic and loyal to our country.
The Army. Discipline, brotherhood and unity.
Patriotism and devotion to what our American flag stands for.
A group of individuals who are leaders within a community.
I think of leadership, patriotism and experience.
Support for our country and patriotism.
The forces protecting our country and making it a beautiful place.
People who have served our country and are now veterans. |
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BOYS STATE (Feb.
2008)
Anyone wishing to make a donation to sponsor a delegate for Boys
State of New Jersey may do so by making check payable to "American
Legion Jersey Boys State" and mailing to American Legion Post 372,
1532 Martin Avenue, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Attn; Sr. VC Ernie Brosh. Checks must be received at Post before
February 1, 2008. The cost is $185.00 per delegate
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Boys State interviews were completed at American
Legion Post 372 by Vice Commander and Post Chairman Ernest G. Brosh and
his staff.
Once again, Cherry Hill West School Counselor Barbara
Mitidieri and newcomer C. J. Davis of Cherry Hill East submitted
excellent candidates for Boys State consideration. Those selected from
Cherry Hill West were Clark Brown, Kurt Knecht, Nicholas Redman, Andrew
Sturner, Vincent Voiro and from Cherry Hill East Ethan Goldstein, Andrew
Polonsky, Jason Wander, Steven Whalen, Howard Furman and Kevin Noon. The
delegates will begin a week of classes at Rider University on Fathers
Day, June 17, 2007. I would like to thank my staff which included two
SAL members, Marty Flynn a retired history teacher of 34 years in the
New Jersey school system and Tom Wright a newly elected SAL Chaplain.
The General Members on my Staff were Ernie Linden, Al Walker and Dave
Hartzell. I ask each of my staff, including myself to make a few
introductory remarks to the candidates who were especially impressed by
the comments of Dave Hartzell, WWII, Ernie Linden, Vietnam and Al
Walker, Korea.I would like to acknowledge and thank our co-sponosrs in
this worthwhile endeavor. They are the Cherry Hill High School West
Parent Teachers Association, the Cherry Hill High School East Parent
Teachers Association, Board of Education East Student Activites
Association, Cherry Hill Zone Parent Teachers Association and the Board
of Education Township of Cherry Hill.
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Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:14:37 -0400
(EDT)
Subject: Boys State 2007
To: "Ernest G. Brosh"
Dear Mr. Brosh and the members of American Legion Post 372,
On behalf of my fellow classmates, I would like to thank the
Legion for sponsoring the statesmen from Cherry Hill HS West at
ALJBS '07. We all had a good time and made many new friends. More
importantly, however, we will carry the lessons we received about
government and politics throughout the rest of our lives. One of
the biggest lessons that the staff and speakers tried to impress
upon us was the importance of getting involved and becoming
invested in everything we do. Without involvement and passion,
nothing would ever get done. Everything is a choice, and it is
truly up to us to make this country stronger and wiser.
Thank you for giving us this inspiring opportunity to learn about
ourselves and about our country.
Sincerely,
Andrew Sturner, Cherry Hill West |
BOYS STATE 2007
Boys State interviews were completed at American
Legion Post 372 by Vice Commander and Post Chairman Ernest G. Brosh and
his staff.
Once again, Cherry Hill West School Counselor Barbara
Mitidieri and newcomer C. J. Davis of Cherry Hill East submitted
excellent candidates for Boys State consideration. Those selected from
Cherry Hill West were Clark Brown, Kurt Knecht, Nicholas Redman, Andrew
Sturner, Vincent Voiro and from Cherry Hill East Ethan Goldstein, Andrew
Polonsky, Jason Wander, Steven Whalen, Howard Furman and Kevin Noon. The
delegates will begin a week of classes at Rider University on Fathers
Day, June 17, 2007. I would like to thank my staff which included two
SAL members, Marty Flynn a retired history teacher of 34 years in the
New Jersey school system and Tom Wright a newly elected SAL Chaplain.
The General Members on my Staff were Ernie Linden, Al Walker and Dave
Hartzell. I ask each of my staff, including myself to make a few
introductory remarks to the candidates who were especially impressed by
the comments of Dave Hartzell, WWII, Ernie Linden, Vietnam and Al
Walker, Korea.I would like to acknowledge and thank our co-sponosrs in
this worthwhile endeavor. They are the Cherry Hill High School West
Parent Teachers Association, the Cherry Hill High School East Parent
Teachers Association, Board of Education East Student Activites
Association, Cherry Hill Zone Parent Teachers Association and the Board
of Education Township of Cherry Hill.
BOYS STATE UPDATE (April
2006)
The
following candidates for the 61st Boys State Conference to be held at
Rider University beginning Sunday, June 18, 2006 have been submitted to
American Legion Post 372 for orientation by Vice Commander Ernest G. Brosh
and his staff.
CHERRY
HILL HIGH SCHOOL EAST:
Mitchell Lowenthal, Gautam Sawhney, Darayus Toorkey,
Joshua Weinstock, Joshua Wirtshafter.
Meanwhile, Teachers and Counselors at Cherry Hill High
School West were continuing their selection process as this issue of the
Scoop went to Press. As in the past, some five or six West Lions will be
chosen based on a number of academic and leadership factors to represent
their school wearing the Blue and White at the upcoming Boy's State
College in June
For the arduous selection process we again offer our
Post thanks to
Mr. Thomas L. DeLuca,
Coordinator of Student Activities for Cherry Hill High School East and
Mrs.
Barbara Mitidieri,
Director of Student Activities for Cherry Hill High School West for the
fine work they do each year in submitting outstanding candidates.
We would also like to acknowledge and thank our
co-sponsors in this worthwhile endeavor.
They are: the Cherry Hill High School East Parent Teachers
Association, Cherry Hill High School West Parent Teachers Association,
Board of Education Township of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill Board of Education
East Student Activities Association and the Cherry Hill Zone Parent
Teachers Association.
Ernest G. Brosh
Boys State Chairman
Boys State UPDATE (2/06)
- Boy’s State will commence
Father’s Day, June 14th, 2006. Post #372 expects to have at least 11
delegates along with three alternates attending the Convention!
Last year, two of the alternates were able to attend the annual
convention at Rider University.
Many notables have participated in the Boy’s State Program, an American
Legion tradition bringing young men in from all over the country for a
week-long “Legislative Session.” The delegates ultimately elect a
“President” to lead the “Boy’s State.”
Among the luminaries who have attended the Boy’s State are Al Gore, Dick
Cheney, George Bush and Bill Clinton.
Representatives from more than 70 colleges and universities are in
attendance on graduation day to review the troops.
As usual, we are always on the lookout for charitable persons willing to
help us provide the $185.00 fee it takes to submit each boy’s
application.
If you are interested in learning more about this tax-deductible gift,
please call me at the Post as we try to perpetuate our type of
government through these fine young men.
Thank You!
Ernie Brosh
Vice Commander
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- BOYS STATE INFORMATION (1/06)
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- I have often been
asked to briefly explain the Boys State program. For me to do so, albeit
briefly, would require far more space than the confines of this
newsletter. Here goes.
- The concept of Boys
State began in 1935. At that time the Communist Party was promoting a
project called “Young Pioneer Camps”, meant to show the uselessness of
Democracy and advocate the virtues of the Communist system. We had to
counteract and the Illinois Department of The American Legion approved a
program that was the brainchild of Mr. Hayes Kennedy a Professor at the
Loyola University School of Law in Chicago. The program quickly spread to
Legion Departments across the country. Today, there is a Boys State
program in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
- Candidates for Boys
State must be in the 11th grade of High School, with at least
one semester left. The boys are selected by counselors and/or teachers at
their schools and interviewed by the Post boys State Chairman and his
staff. The boys that make it past the Post committee are then invited to
attend Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with registration
beginning at 8:30 A.M. on Sunday (Father’s Day). Approximately 900 boys
will study the form of government that made our country what it is today
and they will run for various political offices. Two outstanding citizens
of Jersey Boys’ State are elected as US Senators and awarded a trip to
Washington, D.C. to represent New Jersey in the week long American Legion
Boys’ Nation program which draws together representatives from across the
country to experience and learn the workings of Government at a national
level.
- The program at this
point will culminate with the election of the President of Boys’ Nation.
The Nation program is conducted at Marymount College, Arlington, Virginia.
- The cost per delegate
for this 61st convention at Rider University is $185.00 per
boy. This includes just about everything the boy will need except for
incidentals. The boys will be away from home, some of them for the first
time, a microcosm of basic military life. The program is meant to educate
and perpetuate our form of government. It is a privilege and an honor to
be selected and to complete this program.
- The Boys State
Chairman of each Post will work closely and coordinate activities of each
boy under his jurisdiction. If you would like to sponsor a boy you can do
so by contacting me at the Post. 856-665-3889.
- Sincerely,
- Ernest Brosh
- Vice Commander/Boys
State Chairman
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