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The Mountaineer Daily (Tuesday 6/11/2024)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width=”3″ css=”” grid_id=”vc_gid:1718084449613-3d0b74a9-90e0-9″ include=”5083,5084,5085,5086,5087,5088,5089,5090,5091″][vc_column_text css=””]Today’s Highlights at ALMBS: Leaders, Elections, and Future Pathways

As the sun rises on another eventful day at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State, we reflect on the moments that made yesterday truly special.

Inspirational Voices:

  • Jamie Summerlin: Sharing his journey of resilience and endurance, Jamie inspired us all to push beyond our limits and embrace the power of perseverance.
  • Patrick Morrisey: With a focus on service and integrity, Patrick imparted valuable insights on the role of leadership in public service.
  • E. Gordon Gee: E. Gordon Gee’s wisdom on educational excellence and community involvement left us with much to ponder and aspire towards.
  • Toni Caridi: The voice that echoes across West Virginia, Toni Caridi, graced us with his presence, bringing his trademark energy and enthusiasm that captures the spirit of our state.

Democratic Engagement:

  • Primary Election: Today marked a cornerstone of our democratic process with the primary election. The enthusiasm and participation were a testament to the vibrant civic spirit among us.

Career Aspirations:

  • Career Path Announcements: Many of you have taken the first step towards your future careers. Congratulations to all the career path hirees! Your ambition and talent are the driving forces that will lead us into tomorrow.

Special Events:

  • WVANG Helicopter Landing: The skies buzzed with excitement as the WVANG Helicopter made a spectacular landing, showcasing the precision and skill of our state’s aviation group.

Let’s carry the energy and lessons from today into the rest of our week. Remember, each day is a building block for the “Men of Tomorrow.”

Upcoming Live Schedule (Tuesday, June 11, 2024)

  • Tuesday Breakfast Speaker – 8:15AM (YouTube)
  • Tuesday Lunch Speaker – 12:45PM (YouTube)
  • Party Conventions – 1:30PM (YouTube)
  • Tuesday Dinner Speaker – 5:45PM (YouTube)
  • Tuesday Evening Assembly – 7:50PM (YouTube)

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Monroe & Webster County Official Ballot – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

LATEST COUNTY – NATIONALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (Charles Trey Hill) Charles Hill
  • ☐ (Grizzly Bear) Bear Metheny
  • ☐ (Greyson) Charles Swisher

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

  • ☑ (Dylan “Defender” Poston) Dylan Poston

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Brody Keller

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Charles Crossan

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

☐ Charles Hill

☐ Charles Swisher

☐ Brody Keller

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

  • ☐  (Action Jackson) Jackson Cogar
  • ☐ (Perk Up and Vote Perkins) Kaiden Perkins

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for four)

☐ Charles Hill

☐ Bear Metheny

☐ Jackson Cogar

☐ Charles Swisher

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (The Thrill) William Madden
  • ☐ (Noble miller) Noble Miller
  • ☐ (Perk Up and Vote Perkins) Kaiden Perkins

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

  • ☑ (Charles Trey Hill) Charles Hill
  • ☑ (Dylan “Defender” Poston) Dylan Poston
  • ☐ Write in, if any

LATEST COUNTY – FEDERALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Tyler Umbright

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ Brock Miles

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ Oren Sutphin

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

☐ Merrick Reddington

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

  • ☐ (Cozy Jonzy) DeAndre Jones
  • ☐ (Sutphin) Oren Sutphin

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for four)

  • Keon McClure
  • (Thing 1) Merrick Reddington
  • Jonathan Simms

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (David Hippchen) David Hippchen
  • ☐ (Cozy Jonzy) DeAndre Jones
  • ☐ (Zachary Plotner) Zachary Plotner
  • ☐ Jonathan Simms

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ (Sean Fagan) Sean Fagan
  • ☐ (Thing1) Merrick Reddington
  • ☐ (Brodie Triplett) Brodie Triplett

NONPARTISAN PARTY

CIRCUIT JUDGE

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (Sean Fagan) Sean Fagan
  • ☐ (David Hippchen) David Hippchen
  • ☐ (Zachary Plotner) Zachary Plotner
  • ☐ (Tevon Headen) Tevon Headen

MAGISTRATE

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (The Thrill) William Madden
  • ☐ (Noble miller) Noble Miller

BOARD OF EDUCATION

(Vote for three)

☐ Zachary Plotner

☐ Brock Miles

☐ Merrick Reddington

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State-wide Positions – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals (Vote for 5)

  • Benjamin Simerman: 115 votes (12.92%)
  • Tyler Garbrick: 101 votes (11.35%)
  • Trenton Nupp: 84 votes (9.44%)
  • Jaxon Matheny: 76 votes (8.54%)
  • Noble Miller: 75 votes (8.43%)
  • Sean Fagan: 52 votes (5.84%)
  • Jake Dawson: 42 votes (4.72%)
  • Luke Tiu: 40 votes (4.49%)
  • Lucas Karpinski: 37 votes (4.16%)
  • Jaccob Avington: 36 votes (4.04%)
  • Isaac Schafferman: 36 votes (4.04%)
  • Hector Zavala: 36 votes (4.04%)
  • Johnny Michaels: 33 votes (3.71%)
  • Cole Whittington: 31 votes (3.48%)
  • Colin Goodman: 31 votes (3.48%)
  • Andrew Glofield: 25 votes (2.81%)
  • Collin Wyatt: 21 votes (2.36%)
  • Oren Sutphin: 15 votes (1.69%)
  • Write-In Totals: 4 votes (0.45%)

Nationalist for Governor (Vote for 1)

  • Nickita Aytac: 25 votes (24.27%)
  • Bear Metheny: 24 votes (23.30%)
  • Luke Parcell: 15 votes (14.56%)
  • William Madden: 14 votes (13.59%)
  • Owen Cosner: 11 votes (10.68%)
  • Gavin Knotts: 7 votes (6.80%)
  • Nixon Brown: 6 votes (5.83%)
  • Jackson: 1 vote (0.97%)

Nationalist for Secretary of State (Vote for 1)

  • Michael Niggemyer: 42 votes (41.18%)
  • Cooper Durst: 34 votes (33.33%)
  • Logan Hartley: 26 votes (25.49%)

Nationalist for Auditor (Vote for 1)

  • Ronan: 28 votes (27.72%)
  • Lukas Herrell: 21 votes (20.79%)
  • Alexander Irby: 20 votes (19.80%)
  • Quinn Brown: 16 votes (15.84%)
  • Corey Cheeks: 16 votes (15.84%)

Nationalist for Treasurer (Vote for 1)

  • Alexander: 69 votes (68.32%)
  • Kasey Parsons: 32 votes (31.68%)

Nationalist for Commissioner of Agriculture (Vote for 1)

  • Silas: 67 votes (65.05%)
  • Cooper: 36 votes (34.95%)

Nationalist for Attorney General (Vote for 1)

  • Hunter Miley: 33 votes (32.67%)
  • James Gianato: 25 votes (24.75%)
  • Travis Jenkins: 25 votes (24.75%)
  • Dylan Poston: 18 votes (17.82%)

Federalist for Governor (Vote for 1)

  • Haden Hodge: 46 votes (40.35%)
  • Joshua Love: 29 votes (25.44%)
  • Agustin Hall: 13 votes (11.40%)
  • Tyler Silva: 8 votes (7.02%)
  • Brayden Farrell: 7 votes (6.14%)
  • Joseph Farrell: 6 votes (5.26%)
  • Deandre Jones: 5 votes (4.39%)

Federalist for Secretary of State (Vote for 1)

  • Matthew Springston: 112 votes (100.00%)

Federalist for Auditor (Vote for 1)

  • Isaiah Irons: 113 votes (100.00%)

Federalist for Treasurer (Vote for 1)

  • Jonathan Simms: 62 votes (54.87%)
  • Zachary: 26 votes (23.01%)
  • Alexander: 25 votes (22.12%)

Federalist for Commissioner of Agriculture (Vote for 1)

  • Sean Bell: 44 votes (39.29%)
  • Cameron: 42 votes (37.50%)
  • Keon McClure: 26 votes (23.21%)

Federalist for Attorney General (Vote for 1)

  • Jack Burton: 65 votes (59.09%)
  • Brodie Triplett: 45 votes (40.91%)
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Lewis & Upshur County Official Ballot – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

NATIONALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

Luke Parcell

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

Luke Parcell

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ (Results you can trust.) Davin Richardson

☐ Levi Wright

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

Luke Parcell

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

Luke Parcell

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

Luke Parcell

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ (Jamey) James Gianato

☐ (Coolhand) Luke Parcell

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

☐ Aarshi Lamichhane

☐ (MJ) Michael Niggemyer

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

☐ (Jamey) James Gianato

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

☐ (MJ) Michael Niggemyer

FEDERALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

☐ Dawson James

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

Harris Holden

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ (Alexander) Alexander Hudgins

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ (“Rock Hard” Andrew Stone) Andrew Stone

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

☐ (Ben) Benjamin Estel

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

Harris Holden

Tyler Siva

Luke Tiu

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ (Sam) Samuel Goodwin

☐ (Hall) Agustin Hall

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

(“Silly” Tyler Silva) Tyler Silva

Luke Tiu

Alex Hudgins

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

☐ (Hall) Agustin Hall

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

☐ (Sam) Samuel Goodwin

NONPARTISAN PARTY

CIRCUIT JUDGE

(Vote for one)

(Luke Karpinski) Lucas Karpinski

Luke Tiu

Collin Wyatt

Conner Zastawniak

MAGISTRATE

(Vote for one)

☐ Travis McCullough

BOARD OF EDUCATION

(Vote for three)

☐ Trent Priester

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Kanawha County Official Ballot – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

NATIONALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

Rory Bailey

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

Evan Nieman

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ (Nixon Now) Nixon Brown

☐ Jack Gould

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

☐ Mason Derrick

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

FEDERALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

☐ Logan Walls

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

Logan Walls 

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

☐ (Cam the Ham Man) Cameron Rawson

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

☐ Henry Kennedy

☐ (Thing2) Maddox Reddington

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

☐ Samuel Lin

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

NONPARTISAN PARTY

CIRCUIT JUDGE

(Vote for one)

☐ Lucas Bower

MAGISTRATE

(Vote for one)

☐ (Courthouse Cooper) Cooper Holland

BOARD OF EDUCATION

(Vote for three)

☐ James Swift

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Marion County Official Ballot – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

NATIONALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

☐ Antonio Robinson

☐ Logan Russell

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ Ethan Bond

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ John Fletcher

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ Thomas Sibold

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

☐ Charles Crossan

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

☐ Brady Swiger

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ (Charles Bryant) Charles Bryant

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

☐ (Gav) Gavin Knotts

☐ (JUDY) Tyler Garbrick

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

☐ Antonio Robinson

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

☐ (“Judy”) Tyler Garbrick

FEDERALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

☐ Britain Hill

☐ Brayden Kirk

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ Ender Kelly

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ Devin Difiore-Sanger

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ Christopher Cox

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

☐ (Nick) Nicholas Taylor

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ Haden Hodge

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

☐ Thomas Sibold

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

☐ Thomas Sibold

☐ Haden Hodge

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

☐ Ender Kelly

☐ (Nick) Nicholas Taylor

NONPARTISAN PARTY

CIRCUIT JUDGE

(Vote for one)

☐ (“Judy”) Tyler Garbrick

☐ (Kase) Kasey Parsons

☐ Thomas Sibold

Magistrate

(Vote for one)

☐ Braden Kirk

BOARD OF EDUCATION

(Vote for three)

☐ Kaden Lhotsky

☐ Ryan Sigler

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Panhandle County Official Ballot – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

NATIONALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

☐ Corey Cheeks

☐ Dominick Robinson

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ Alexander Backes

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ Dominic Miller

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

☐ (Owen Cosner) Owen Cosner

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

☐ (Quinn Brown) Quinn Brown

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

☐ (Gabe) Gabriel Booth

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ Nathaniel Barack

☐ (Fence Gates Yates) Silas Yates

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

☐ Jacob Eddy

☐ (Shuga Sean) Sean Eggleston

☐ (Lillard for Liberty) Cooper Lillard

MAYOR

☐ Alexander Backes 

☐ Nathaniel Barack 

☐ (Quinn Brown) Quinn Brown 

☐ Corey Cheeks 

☐ (Shuga Sean) Sean Eggleston 

☐ (Lillard for Liberty) Cooper Lillard 

☐ Dominick Robinson 

☐ (Fence Gates Yates) Silas Yates 

FEDERALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

☐ Gage Martin

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

☐ (Isaiah Irons) Isaiah Irons

☐ Isaac Schafferman 

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

☐ Miles Frankenberger

☐ Samuel Cottrill-Barr

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

☐ (Matthew springston ) Matthew Springston

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

☐ (Future) Joseph Farrell

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

☐ (Zach Attack ) Zachary Cottrill 

☐ (BMF) Brayden Farrell 

☐ (Future) Joseph Farrell 

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

☐ Christian Anderson 

☐ (Matthew springston ) Matthew Springston 

☐ Gage Martin

NONPARTISAN PARTY

CIRCUIT JUDGE

(Vote for one)

☐ Jake Dawson 

☐ (Jaxson (with an ‘X’) Matheny) Jaxson Matheny 

☐ Johnny Michaels 

MAGISTRATE

(Vote for one)

☐ Christian Anderson

☐ (Zach Attack ) Zachary Cottrill

BOARD OF EDUCATION

(Vote for three)

☐ (Super) Cooper Durst

☐ (BMF) Brayden Farrell

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Randolph County Official Ballot – Primary Election 2024

In this engaging activity, citizens are encouraged to fulfill their civic duty by participating in the Primary Election, where they have the opportunity to choose representatives who will advocate for their interests. The message emphasizes the importance of each vote in shaping the future of the community and invites citizens to carefully consider the candidates before casting their ballots. It also highlights the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as the next step in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community engagement and responsibility.

Below are the Primary Election Results; winners are highlighted in bold font.

NATIONALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ (Irby) Alexander Irby
  • ☐ Andrew Glorfield
  • ☐

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

  • ☐ (Mike) Michael Romano
  • ☐ (LetsGoRo) Ronan Bartosevich

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ Nickita Aytac
  • ☐ (Big H) Hunter Miley
  • ☐

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (Irby) Alexander Irby
  • ☐ (Lukas Herrell) Lukas Herrell
  • ☐ (LetsGoRo) Ronan Bartosevich

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ Logan Hartley
  • ☐ (Irby) Alexander Irby
  • ☐ Hunter Miley

FEDERALIST PARTY

SHERIFF

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Shane Walker

COUNTY CLERK

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Gavin French

CIRCUIT CLERK

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Nick Okore

ASSESSOR

(Vote for one)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

COUNTY COMMISSIONER

(Vote for three)

NO CANDIDATES FILED

STATE SENATE

(Vote for two)

  • ☐ (JLove) Joshua Love
  • ☐ (Ring Dat Sean Bell) Sean Bell
  • ☐ (Alex Ringkamp) Alexander Ringkamp

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ Jeremy Horne

MAYOR

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (Ring Dat Sean Bell) Sean Bell

CITY COUNCIL

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ Jeremy Horne

CIRCUIT JUDGE

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ (Andrew Glofield) Andrew Glorfield
  • ☐ (Landon Murdock) Landon Murdock
  • ☐ Cole Whittington

MAGISTRATE

(Vote for one)

  • ☐ Hector Zavala

BOARD OF EDUCATION

(Vote for three)

  • ☐ (Lukas Herrell) Lukas Herrell
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Empowering Future Leaders: Keynote WVU President E. Gordon Gee Address ALMBS

Dr. E. Gordon Gee, currently serving his second term as the President of West Virginia University, is a distinguished leader in higher education with a career spanning over three decades. Born in Vernal, Utah, Dr. Gee graduated from the University of Utah with an honors degree in history and earned his J.D. and Ed.D degrees from Columbia University. He has held more university presidencies than any other American, including at The Ohio State University (twice), Vanderbilt University, Brown University, and the University of Colorado. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the top 10 university presidents in the United States. Dr. Gee’s commitment to education extends beyond administration; he is the co-author of over a dozen books on law and education. Today, we are honored to have him as our keynote speaker at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State.

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Voice of the Mountaineers: A Keynote by Tony Caridi at ALMBS, Followed by an Enlightening Presentation on Americanism and the U.S. Flag Code

Tony Caridi, known as “The Voice of the Mountaineers,” is a renowned sportscaster for West Virginia University’s Mountaineer Sports Network and West Virginia Radio Corporation’s Metronews Radio Network. Born on September 8, 1962, in Lockport, New York, Caridi’s passion for sports broadcasting was sparked by listening to the NBA’s Buffalo Braves, the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, and the NFL’s Buffalo Bills1. He graduated from Syracuse University’s S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1984. Caridi arrived in West Virginia in 1984 and has been a vital part of the state’s sports broadcasting scene ever since. In addition to his broadcasting career, Caridi is also a children’s book author. Today, we are honored to have him as a keynote speaker at the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State.

Tony Caridi’s presentation is followed by the ALMBS Americanism Team for a presentation on the United States Flag Code and Flag Etiquette. Today, we delved into the significance, the respect, and the protocol associated with our nation’s flag. The Stars and Stripes is not just a piece of fabric; it’s a symbol of our nation’s history, values, and unity. Understanding the Flag Code and proper flag etiquette is a way for us to show our respect and gratitude for our nation and those who have served it. So, let’s embark on this journey of learning and deepen our appreciation for the Star-Spangled Banner.

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