Evan Blackwood, Panhandle
Nathaniel T Booth, Braxton
Nathaniel Colebank, Panhandle
Cody Grimmitt, Randolph
Tyler S Heffner, Upshur
Christian Hushon, Panhandle
Sammy A. Jesmer, Gilmer
Ian V Mc Saughlin, Lewis
Parker T Onestinghel, Monroe
Dale L. Scott III, Marion
Ian Sparkman, Harrion
Preston Surface, Monroe
William L. Teufel III, Lewis
Mark W. Veach, Randolph
Josheph M. Wellman, Webster
Charles C. Whitney, Barbour
Wesley P Withrow, Kanawha
Jacob Work, Marion

Wednesday night, the American Legion West Virginia Boys State performed the annual formal review. All cabins marched and stood at attention in the pouring rain while proud parents watched the transformation of their children to the men of tomorrow. Citizens marched passed the governor when they were done with the field and marched straight into the cattle barn. Parents and citizens alike got settled in and watched Americanism ceremonies as well as two eloquent speakers. Buddie Curnette and Woody Williams both entertained and excite their respected crowd. After speakers were finished several presentations by the Boys State Choir and Boys State band to end the formal review. Once citizens and parents alike exited the livestock unit everyone caught up with the parents that attended and headed back to their jobs or assignments. The formal review revealed to the parents what Boys State is about and the life long experience gained from the camp.

Connor Moffatt

Five hours after arrival on the first day of boys state, every citizen is required to take the ALMBS bar exam. This test determines eligibility to run for a legal office such as a judge or lawyer. The most exemplified students and cottage are underscored by this article from staff reporter Gene Bailey.

Bar Exam Results Proves Boys State Citizens Are Judicious

By Gene Bailey

Of the 348 citizens at Mountaineer Boys State, one-third of the citizens passed the infamous bar exam. Monroe Cottage attained the highest average on the state’s campus overall. Additionally, two citizens tied for the highest scoring individual exam. Chad Hollandsworth of Kanawha Cottage and Jamie Austin Rose of Harrison Cottage received an astounding 82% on the exam. Considering Mountaineer Boys State is a haven for academically-gifted students statewide, it is an honor to be among the examiners that passed the fatal test nonetheless. Citizens at Monroe Cottage rightfully should be extremely proud of their accomplishment as a group. Mr. Hollandsworth and Mr. Rose also deserve acknowledgment for their uncanny scores as well. Congratulations!

After two sessions and a total of three hours of exciting caucuses, the Nationalists and Federalists finalized their platform. Both parties have similar ideas such as legalization of recreational marijuana and drug testing for citizens on welfare; furthermore, the parties did not have any conflicting planks between the two platforms. Below are the complete list of planks for each party from young men at the 2014 Mountaineer Boys State.

THE NATIONALIST PARTY PLATFORM

Greetings! The Nationalist Party has drafted a platform that can appeal to all Boys States citizens. Our party truly believe that by investing in our Boys State, we can accomplish common-sense objectives as set forth in our platform. Our party will remain unified moving forward, because we can only succeed when we all work together. Again, please review our platform and consider supporting our Nationalist candidates in the General Election.

With Regards,

Bradley Firchow

Nationalist Party Chairman

  1. Education
    1. A 10-point grading scale similar to that of colleges
    2. No-tenure system for teachers
    3. Optional life skills classes
    4. Comprehensive sexual education
    5. No toleration for Common Core State Standards
    6. Testing out of unnecessary classes

 

  1. Infrastructure & Job Creation
    1. Road and Bridge Maintenance
    2. Statewide mandatory pothole prevention and filling

 

  1. Energy
    1. Alternative and renewable energy sources
    2. Sustainable growth and energy independence
    3. Establishing acreage restrictions on mountaintop removal
  2. Farm Assistance Programs
    1. Subsidies for restaurants serving local food and small local farms in the state

 

  1. Punishment for Sexual Felonies
    1. Increase of jail time for child molestation and other sexual felonies

 

  1. Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
    1. Legal age limit of 21
    2. Allowances for religious use of marijuana under 21

 

  1. Drug Testing for Welfare
    1. Requirement of drug testing in order to receive unemployment assistance
    2. Requirement that welfare recipients accept any job offer

 

  1. Removal of Death Tax and Inheritance Tax
    1. Seeks to limit the government in post-mortem involvements
    2. Seeks to limit the already insurmountable grief faced by the family of the deceased

VOTE NATIONALIST | COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS

 

FEDERALIST PARTY PLATFORM

VOTE FEDS

NOT REDS

  1. Increase in teacher salary, and required technology classes for teachers and students.
  2. Beautification of the state of WV to increase population, tourism, and to attract more business.
  3. To have required drug tests for all citizens on food stamps, welfare, and those who are unemployed.
  4. Have West Virginia legalize recreational marijuana.
  5. Lower the legal voting age to 16 instead of 18.

 

 

 

President: Omar Salem

Vice President: Nic Cheuvront

Loan Officer: Sam Tonkovich

Teller: Casey Martel, Dakota Null, and Parker Boughton

Branch Bankers: Tyler Johnson (Barbour), Dominic Muttillo (Braxton), Ryan Kunis (Panhandle), Michael Atkinson (Gilmer), Levi Masters (Calhoun), Andrew Armstrong (Lewis), John Wilfong (Upshur), Jamie Rose (Harrison), Ricky Willis (Kanawha), David Crupe (Marion), Demitrius Servicz (Randolph), Andrew Lyons (Monroe), and Killian Coyne (Webster)

Broadcast Manager: Franklin Norton

Assistant Broadcast Manager: Kevin Stryker

Staff Reporters: Jake Boice

Anchormen: Matthew Conner, Isaac Carroll, and Joseph Severino

Cameramen: Corey Knollinger and Matthew Groves

Website Coordinator: Connor Moffitt

Newspaper Editor: Quentin Squires

Assistant Newspaper Editor: Nathan Wilson

Staff Reporters: Jacob Evans, Gene Bailey, Trenton Barnhart

Photographer: Glen Smakula and Kole Hopwood

Cottage Reporters: Zack Hineman (Barbour), Christopher Bell (Braxton), Braden Barr (Calhoun), Nate Dehmlow (Gilmer), Ethan Carrico (Kanawha), Andrew Armstrong (Lewis), Adam Shackleford (Marion), Robert Stickular (Monroe), Evan Blackwood (Panhandle), Charles Rowe (Randolph), Tom Kotol (Upshur), and Dakota Roach (Webster)

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Sheriff Jeffrey Dexter
County Clerk Ike Tan
Prosecuting Attorney Seth Underwood
Circuit Clerk Matthew Conner
Assessor Alexander Cleland
Circuit Judge Evan Blackwood
Magistrate Jordan Petrice
State Senate Derek Zelkowski
Jacob Hanni
House of Delegates Samuel Martino
Nick Strogen
Chad Morrison
Ethan Hall
County Commisioner Ryan Streets
Ryan Kunis
Kieran Damm
City Results 
Mayor Zach Fahey
 

City Council

Malachi Hawkins
Eli Aberegg
John Buagi

 

Patrick Compston
Benjamin Holden
Arryn Tennant
Ron Humberson
Shandy Kuzava
Lucas Pannett
Cameron Daiss
Ethan Miller
Colin Kelly
Tyler Vernick
Nicholas Carrier
Matthew Schwarz
William McKinney
Trevor Tucker
James Lares
Ethan Goldcamp
Thomas Napier
Simon Taylor
Jacob Russell
Cody Adair
Joshua Roberts

Jalyn Cade Bond (Marion)
Andrew Neal Daugherty (Randolph)
Michael Jared Duez (Braxton)
Justin Ray Elliot (Harrison)
Zachary Kyle Morris (Panhandle)
Ryan James Nottingham (Randolph)
Sam Skinner (Monroe)
Keith Marshall Stevens III (Kanawha)
Matthew Strand (Barbour)
Austin Brody Swiger (Panhandle)
Noah John Taylor (Calhoun)
Bryan Van Noman (Webster)
Levi Edward Whitt (Lewis)